Helping Our Children Heal from Violence

     Our theme for the 2016 Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil and National Observance of Children’s Sabbath is “Helping Our Children Heal from Violence.” Our children are not immune to the violence in our neighborhoods, cities, and shown in our media. But how do we reach out? How do we help them heal?
Join us in daily prayer and reflection September 11 – October 16, 2016 and consider observing Children’s Sabbath in your congregation on Sunday, October 16th.
Each day we will post a scripture and reflection, in addition to resources and tools for tackling these complex issues.

Follow our daily reflections & resources beginning September 11:
—Blog: lightacandle.blogspot.com
—Facebook: Light a Candle for Children Prayer Vigil Page
—Twitter: @pray4children
—You may also use our weekly scriptures and themes for reflection in your small group or Sunday service.
—For further reading on helping children heal from violence, check out Kate Epperly’s thoughts and resources on the Disciples Justice for Children blog.