Mourning the Victims in Uvalde

In the wake of the horrifying shooting in Uvalde, Texas, we petition the Lord for comfort for the victims and a future where such evil tragedies no longer exist. May the Lord have mercy upon us all, and guide us on the path of righteousness and peace.

Below is an excerpt from a prayer written by Rev. Dr. Laurie Kraus, Director of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program, following the 2018 shooting in Parkland, FL. Let us join together in prayer:

Oh Christ who said, let the children come to me and do not hinder them, comfort these lost and wounded ones, shelter them and their grieving families under the shadow of your wings. Help us to find the way to free our children from fear that hinders their ability to grow, to thrive. Walk alongside families and friends who now enter the valley of the shadow. Amen.