Services and Practices of Lament and Mourning

This is not exhaustive, but previously a working list of resources established prior to 2022. This list is no longer updated. 
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Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Service of Lament based on Psalm 13
Five Phases of Jewish Mourning
Chabad.org – Shiva and Other Mourning Observances
Mennonite Mission Network- A Service of Lament
by Leo Hartshom, Minister of Peace and Justice
A Call To Worship: Standing in Solidarity​
One Church Liturgy - Litanies of Lament
ICTG Tip Sheets for Services of Lament and Vigils
Free ICTG Tip Sheets

Worship after Natural Disaster

This is not exhaustive, but a working list of resources, and it continues to be updated. 
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African-American Lectionary
Worship Resources, Providing Aid During Natural and Manmade Disasters 
Calvin Institute for Christian Worship
Songs of Comfort and Trust in Times of Natural Disasters 
Episcopal Relief & Development
Worship Resources 
Evangelical Lutheran Disaster Response
Congregational and Worship Resources
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 
Materials for Worship
Presbyterian Office of Theology and Worship 
Service of Pastoral Care after the loss of a home
Reform Judaism
ReformJudaism.org - Prayers and Blessings during Natural Disasters
TextWeek InterFaith Resources
Worship & Prayer Resources following Natural Disaster
Union for Reform Judaism
Prayers, Reflections, and Resources in the Wake of Natural Disaster

Worship after Violence

This is not exhaustive, but a working list of resources, and it continues to be updated.
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African-American Lectionary 
Worship Resources, Providing Aid During Natural and Manmade Disasters 
Domestic Violence Bulletin Insert (Ecumenical)
FaithTrust Institute 
Episcopal Relief & Development
Worship Resources 
FaithTrust Institute - 2009 National Sermon Contest Winners
(Rev. MarQuita Carmichael Burton, Imam Khalid Latif, and Rev. Glencie S. Rhedrick) 
FaithTrust Institute - Sermon on Domestic Violence 
by Rabbi Cindy G. Enger, Former Director of the Jewish Program 
Lutheran Disaster Response
Congregational Resources 
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Materials for Worship 
Reform Judaism
ReformJudaism.org - Prayers and Blessings after Violence
TextWeek InterFaith Resources
Worship & Prayer Resources following Acts of Violence, Terrorism & War
Union for Reform Judaism
Prayer for Times of Conflict

Worship with Youth

This is not exhaustive, but a working list of resources, and it continues to be updated.
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Children Disaster Services
Church of the Brethren 
How to Talk to Children about Community Tragedies
Reformed Judaism 
KidzMatter
Christian-based tools for building/rebuilding Children and Family Ministry 
Ministering to Children after a Disaster Grades K-5 
Episcopal Relief & Development 
Ministering to Youth After a Disaster Grades 6-8
Episcopal Relief & Development 
Ministering to Teens After a Disaster Grades 9-12
Episcopal Relief & Development 
Talking to Children about Death
article by Rabbi Edythe Held Mencher, LCSW, from ReformJudaism.org 
Tips for Parents in Helping Children & Youth Cope
Episcopal Relief & Development 
Together We Triumph: Youth Response to Disaster (Leader's Manual)
Joint Task Force of United Methodists & PCUSA 
Spiritual Care in Disaster Response for Church, for Families, for Children
United Methodist Committee on Relief 
Strategies for Pastors Concerning Children's Messages for the Sunday after a Shooting 
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PCUSA) 
Caring for Children after Acts of Terror and Community Violence
a blog post by Dr. Kate Wiebe, Exec. Dir.​​