September 11
September 11th is a time to pray for God's guidance and reflect on the meaning of life, human aspirations, and the power of sin. It is also a time to renew our commitment to ministries of peace, reconciliation, and restoration around the world.
Being Repurposed by Grace: A 9/11 Anniversary Reflection
by Glory E. Dharmaraj
The 12th century story about the quest for the legendary grail, the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper, is about chivalry and soldiery. At a deeper level, it is about a quest for inner healing, wholeness of the land and renewal. Read more ...
Managing the Past in this Human Place: A Meditation for the Anniversary of September 11, 2001
by Glory E. Dharmaraj
2007: Sixth Anniversary of September 11
Some events are tied to places. September 11, 2001 is one such event. Read more...
JustUs Youth Group Leads 9/11 Worship Service in New York City
Global MinistriesJustUs Youth Group leads worship service on anniversary of 9/11. Read More...
Devotional Prayer
2006: Fifth Anniversary of September 11Eternal God, amidst all the turmoil and changes of our world, we know that you are constant. Read more...
Women Charting a Course in the Midst of Terrorism
Gracious God, we come before you this morning seeking your presence. As one body of Christian workers, we gather around you with our young grief and old grief. Read more...Noel's New York (Drawing)
September 8, 2004In art class at Victory Christian School in 2001, the young people were asked to draw something regarding the terrorist actions in New York. This was part of their own healing. This was what my son [Steven Noel Sikes, Jr.] drew... He was 15 years old then. Read more...
The World Changed Today
by Andy SmithSeptember 2001
The world changed today
it was captured on videotape
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Grief
by Sandra K. Hester
I wish I had the words to comfort you,
In all your pain and grief.
Read more...
Global Ministries Archives
- Love in the Midst of Tragedy: UMCOR's Response to 9/11 and Its Aftermath, 2001-2004
- September 11: We Remember, General Board of Global Ministries
Mission Executive Sees September 11 As Day for Sober Reflection and Prayer
September 10, 2004
September 11th is a "date of infamy" that reminds the world of the horrors and pains of violence, according to the chief executive of The United Methodist Church's international mission agency, the Rev. R. Randy Day. Read more...
Resources on Other Web Sites
- Family Devotional Guide for the Fifth Anniversary of 9/11, General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church
- Reflections and a Hymn for the Fifth Anniversary of September 11, 2001, General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church
- Remembering 9/11, General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church
- Prayer Resources, General Board of Discipleship, United Methodist Church
- September 11: A Nation Remembers, A Nation Recovers Photo Gallery, FEMA
- September 11, 2001, New York Times
- September 11, 2001, Upper Room reflection by Sarah Parsons
- Resources in Response to the Events of 9/11/01, The Text This Week




