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Talking About Gun Violence With Our Kids

Kids are smart. They’re like teeny little philosophers, seeking to make sense of the world and always asking the pointed question I never seem to have the answer to on […]

A Litany to Pray in the Wake of Gun Violence

You created us in your own image, an image of love and grace.  You have called us to live in peace with one another, to be instruments of your peace […]

“Targeting Gun Violence with Gun Buybacks”

I’m a bit of an outlier among my young female clergy colleagues. I’m a gun owner and a hunter— I use my guns exclusively for hunting wild game. As a […]

On the day we had an active shooter drill…

On Sunday, September 15, Emily’s church had the first of three active-shooter trainings in the midst of its worship services. Members and friends were told about the training in advance. […]

Swords Into Plowshares

I would like to begin by sharing a bit of how I came to realize that gun violence is my problem, and not only can I be a part of […]

Marching for our Lives: Called and Named

Looking younger than her eleven years, Naomi Wadler stepped up to the microphone to address more than half a million gathered in Washington, DC. She recalled how she and a […]