Resources for the Anniversary of 9-11-01:
(see also resources for Proper 19 / Ordinary 24 / Pentecost +13, September 11, 2011)
- Clip Art/Multimedia:
- ON Scripture, Barbara Kay Lundblad, Exodus 14:19-31, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos.
- Beyond Hate resources from Odyssey Networks.
- Presentation to be used at Mephis Theological Seminary, 2011. (.ppsx)
- When the Towers Rise Again, A September 11th Tribute, Rev. Anthony Siino, Long Valley, NJ, 2011.
- September 11 Digital Archive, Saving the Histories of September 11, 2001. Stories, images, special collections, guide to websites.
- 9/11 Tributes and Sept 11 Tributes - multimedia presentations - includes downloadable song, "Heaven".
- List of Flash/Video Presentations (red, left-hand column index), World Trade Tribute.com.
- Noel's "New York" (includes terms of use information).
- The Americans, Steve Shaw, You Tube, 2011.
- Preaching & Worship Resources:
- Textweek Facebook page, threads about resources, discussion of how to approach this day.
- A Litany for the tenth anniversary of 9/11, Prayers of the People for September 11, 2011, , Rick Morley.
- ELCA resources, 2011. (Links in right-hand index.)
- Remembering 9/11 - UMC GBOD - 2011.
- Worship on September 11, 2011, Taylor Burton-Edwards, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- 9/11 Plus 10: Between Hope and Memory, United Church of Christ, 2011.
- September 11, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2011.
- OneLight, Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, 2011.
- Spiritual Practices for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, Spirituality and Practice, 2011.
- Official communication from Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), in New York. (.pdf)
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 19, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- Special Edition 9/11 anniversary, Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2011.
- Observing the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, free print resource, shipping charges.
- Preaching the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2011.
- September 11 Remembrance is the Presbyterian Church (USA) collection of online resources in areas of Education, Liturgy, Theology, Interfaith Witness, Pastoral Care, Devotional, Remembrances, Bibliography and other links.
- A Litany of Remembrance, Penitence, and Hope, National Council of Churches.
- Remembering September 11, 2001 - Worship/Prayer Resources, Congregational Resources, "How to Mark the Anniversary," etc. ELCA.
- Bidding Prayer in the Aftermath of the Events of September 11, 2001, Richard M. Burgess, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, West Haven, CT.
- Liturgy for September 11, 2002, Seekers Church.
- Hymns, Video & Music Resources:
- "O God, Our Hearts Were Shattered," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011. This interfaith hymn is written for the tenth anniversary of September 11th. Tune: LLANGLOFFAN 7.6.7.6 D (“Lead On, O King Eternal”). Alternate Tune: PASSION CHORALE ("O Sacred Head, Now Wounded").
- "O God, Our Words Cannot Express" an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2001, revised for 2011. This very popular, interfaith hymn was written during the day of September 11th and sung in many churches that evening and in the days that followed. Tune: ST. ANNE 8.6.8.6 (“Our God, Our Help in Ages Past”).  YouTube has the Church World Service music video by Emmy winner Pete Staman of this hymn being sung by Noel Paul Stookey (of "Peter, Paul & Mary") with the Northfield Mount Herman School Choir.
- "God, We've Known Such Grief and Anger," an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2002. This hymn of lament lifts up Christian hope in face of disaster; it was commissioned by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance for the first anniversary of 9/11. Tune: IN BABILONE 8.7.8.7 D (“There's a Wideness in God's Mercy”).
- "How Lonely Now Sits the City" is an easy two-part anthem, accessible to most choirs for a first-Sunday-back piece. It is based on the book of Lamentations, and is mostly in a minor key, but for the middle section that affirms that God's love is new every day. Congregations may use the piece free of charge, but are asked to contact paulgjanssen@verizon.net for purposes of documentation. Acknowledgement should be printed as follows: "Words and music © 2011, Rev. Paul G. Janssen. Used by permission." (.pdf file)
- "There Is Hope," Dave Pettigrew. Download, lyrics & sheet music.
- "Children Keep Asking Why," Greg Ledbetter.
- Our Faith Lives On, Paul Janssen. (No charge for use. Please contact author when used.)
- "God Remains Our Source of Courage," Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos, Mercer Island, WA, 2011.
- "When Sudden Terror Tears Apart," Carl P. Daw, Jr..
- Additonal verse to "The Old Rugged Cross" based on the cross found in the WTC rubble, Paul Bellan-Boyer, 2011.
- "Interfaith Prayer for Peace," the 13-page PDF file includes congregational music insert pages and organ harmonizations for its three hymn tune options. Â Composer Howard Maple is granting permission to make free copies for one-time use at services on September 11, 2011."
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com.
- Articles, Sermons, and other resources:
- Textweek Facebook page, threads about resources, discussion of how to approach this day.
- ON Scripture, Barbara Kay Lundblad, Exodus 14:19-31, 2011. Commentary and association with current news events, links and videos. Beyond Hate resources from Odyssey Networks.
- Remembering 9/11 10 Years Later, Patheos, 2011. Articles and reflections from many faith perspectives.
- Small Leaps of Faith, Laura Goodstein, New York Times, 2011.
- National Tragedies in Light of Spiritual Truths, Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2011.
- "Faith, Forgiveness, and 9-11," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "Interfaith Understanding Remains Elusive 10 Yeras after 9/11," Adelle M. Banks, Huffington Post, 2011.
- Deciding to Forgive, Dean Feldmeyer, Ronald H. Love, George Reed, SermonSuite.
- "Across the Great Divide," Aaron D. Taylor, Sojourners, 2011.
- "9/11," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "Texts of Terror and Transformation: A 9/11 Sermon," Jim Burklo, 2011.
- "How the 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero Would Benefit fromteh Presence of Clergy," Christopher Gudger-Raines. Response to CNN article "9/11 Ceremony won't include clergy or formal prayers."
- "Interfaith Strides: Moving Forward Together Since 9/11," Susan Strouse, Patheos, 2011.
- "Fighting Islamophobia with Information," "Reading the Bible after 9/11," "Information, Misinformation, and Missed Information: A Decade after 9/11," Greg Garrett, Patheos, 2011.
- "Stories of Loss and Chaos: The Ninth of Av and the 10th Anniversary of 9/11," Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster, Huffington Post Religion.
- "Peace Be Upon Them," Bob Smietana, Sojourners, 2011.
- Faithful Living in a Time of Violence and Terrorism A study guide by a gifted educator on the Resolution on Violence, Religion, and Terrorism adopted by the 216th General Assembly (2004) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Christian Understanding of War in an Age of Terror(ism)Â This study guide is based on a paper developed for the 2011 Ecumenical Centennial Gathering of the National Council of Churches and Church World Service held in New Orleans.
- Deny Them Their Victory: A Religious Response to Terrorism A broad spectrum of the U.S. religious community, including Evangelical, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant Christians —as well as Muslim and Jewish leaders — have joined their signatures to this interfaith statement.
- Reflections by Bruce Epperly and Greg Garrett at Patheos, 2010.
- "Seven Years Later: Remembering 9/11," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
- "Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero," companion website to NPR film.
- "Remembering 9/11: Political Blowback or Divine Judgment?" (lectionary 2007 text reflection on 9/11), The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
- "The Arithmetic of Forgiveness," (lectionary 2005 text reflection on 9/11), The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
- Commentary on the crisis by Nobel Peace Prize winners.
- Eleven Days in September, Rabbi Arthur Waskow, The Shalom Center.
- 9-11: Looking Back...Moving Forward Discussion Guide. In The Mix, PBS.
- "Searching for God at Ground Zero," Real Audio file of an interview with Father James Martin. National Public Radio's Fresh Air.
- An updated list of resources in response to 9-11-01. Some contain material appropriate for anniversary commemoration.
If you know of other links and/or if you have resources to share,
please
e-mail me at jeneewd@dmci.net .
