Supporting Your Children in Times of Tragedy
We live in a world broken in many places.  Yet, the Holy Spirit is always moving among us to restore and make all things new.  This page will direct you to resources that can help you help your children find God's presence in difficult times.

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Yet again, we find ourselves grieving and outranged by the shootings in Uvalde, Texas. The resources below offer parents support in helping your children through such times. God is always with us - even in times when we have no words and are broken by grief and fear. We are never alone for God is with us.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to Pastor Chris or Dr. Elizabeth if we can help in anyway.


The invasion of Ukraine is frightening for both children and adults. It can be very difficult to talk about this with children and teens because we, too, are fearful. The Rev. Jenny Valentine at First Church in Sandwich, Ma has put together this helpful piece called: Talking to Your Children about War & Peace in Light of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. Don't hesitate to reach out to me or to Pastor Chris if you would like to talk with us or if you would like us to speak to your children.

MGH child psychiatrist, Gene Berinsin wrote an article particularly in response to the Boston Marathon bombings with helpful advice for helping toddlers, children, teens and adults deal with complicated emotions following tragic events. This is still good information.

Fred Rogers, 'Mr. Rogers" wrote a gentle, wise piece on helping children deal with crisis and tragedy.  It is as helpful today as when it was originally written.

PBS offers some helpful guidelines for talking with children about events in the news.

A Children's Chaplain offers this helpful article for What Not to Say to Children.