Four years have passed since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and countless people are still struggling with grief, fear, anger, and many other strong feelings.

This Web page contains stories, poems, prayers, hymns, and other resources that you can use for personal and group reflections over the 9-11 events which continue to unfold today. We have also recommended a number of books to help individuals and congregations be better equipped to care for those affected by this and other tragedies.

May the Spirit empower you as you care and lead others to care for those who are suffering.

Click on an underlined heading to read more about a topic.

Remember 9-11 Prayer*  A prayer you can use or adapt for worship services or for personal or group devotions.

Hymns in Remembrance of 9-11

“O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
“My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less”
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

O God, Our Words Cannot Express* A hymn asking for God's mercy, grace, and peace in the midst of tragic events.

How Congregations Can Care after a Disaster* Ideas for ways congregations can show care and compassion to the surrounding community in the aftermath of a devastating loss.

Recommended Resources* Here are recommended resources to help you more effectively minister to the needs of people coping with tragedy.

“How to mark the anniversary of a disaster with healing,”* an article in the July-August 2002 Seeds for the Parish that describes what often happens on the anniversary of major disasters and offers suggestions to help people cope with feelings and emotions that may arise

The November 2001 issue of The Lutheran* magazine had comprehensive coverage of the Sept. 11 tragedy, and the September 2002 issue* provides reflections one year later.

Samaritan Notes Newsletter* A two-page newsletter from the Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center in Naperville, Illinois offering suggestions for dealing with stress and emotional trauma in the wake of a devastating tragedy.

Lutheran Disaster Response of New York*(LDRNY) is a joint ministry of the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS)* and the Metropolitan New York Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA)*to aid those affected by Sept. 11.

		Ascension Lutheran Church  Austin, TX

Remembering 9/11