Northwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA

	September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack

Bishop Rolf P. Wangberg message

Resources to help members cope following the September 11 Attack (General coping resources, Children's resources, Youth resources, Resources for both children and youth)

Worship resources for our country's mourning (following the Sept. 11 attack)

A special devotion for those serving our Country after the Sept 11 attack on America ~ "At Risk"

A video news release, "Lutherans respond to New York relief effort," is now available on the ELCA's Web site at
www.elca.org/co/news/video.index.html

Bible Study to Help Cope

Teaching Moments, Poems, Etc.
Letters people have sent regarding the Sept 11 Attack, including a Canadian letter entitled "America, the Good Neighbor!"; a letter from Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, Pr. of Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem stating "Palestinians Grieve Over US Tragedy"; and "What to Say to the Children: One Mother's Response"

6 New Hymns for Churches Responding to Sept 11, 2001 Terrorist Attack Shared

litanies and prayer services
from member churches

Youth Group Study/Discussion Ideas for Tuesday's Terrorist AttackSept. 11 Disaster

Worship Resources
"A Light to Lighten Our Darkness" - A Service of Prayer, Hope, and Remembrance after the Events of September 11, 2001

Sept. 11 Survivor registry & ways to help. Connect with a variety of relief organizations like the American Red Cross, The September 11th Fund, World Trade Center Relief Fund, Salvation Army Disaster Relief, Firefighter 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund, and Mercy Corps.

World Trade Center Survivor List and NYC Information

ELCA Domestic Disaster Response:
How you can help
Update Page

ELCA September 11 Attack Disaster Response (including a Disastergram for congregations to reproduce)

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear."

"And He will raise you up on Eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun and hold you in the palm of His hand."