20 Things you and your congregation can do to prevent gun violence
1. Make ‘Hands Without Guns’ banners to display in your sanctury or in other parts of your house of worship.
2. Distribute ‘Hands Without Guns’ coloring books to families with young children.
3. Host a vigil or a reading of the names of gun violence victims in your chapel or sanctuary.
4. Study the Biblical basis for non-violence.
5. Study the problem of gun violence in your community, city, and state.
6. Study the problem of gun violence on the national level.
7. Incorporate prayers of confession and for victims into your worship.
9. Create a plan for home safety without the use of firearms.
10. Consider the impact of toys, games, TV and movies designed for children and youth.
11. Ask children and youth to write or draw reflections on the importance of non-violence.
12. Host a weekend of arts dedicated to the prevention of gun violence.
13. Practice forgiveness toward self and others.
14. Create a plan of peace for members to use at home, school, and work.
15. Include examples of peacemaking in your worship practice.
16. Advocate for local and national policies that would reduce gun violence.
17. Host a ‘Faith Leaders’ breakfast to invite other congregations to join you in the God Not Guns ministry.
18. Write a note of encouragement and appreciation to a friend or family that has been affected by gun violence. You don’t have to send it; just express your feelings.
19. Hold a bell ringing ceremony to honor lives lost to gun violence.
20. Pray for courage and guidance.
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