The UMC response to gun violence

“Prayers of mercy and comfort for those in Roseburg, Oregon.” But is that all we can do?

As United Methodist Christians, we mourn with the families of the teachers and students of Umpqua Community College who will never return home. We grieve with those who were wounded physically and emotionally. We pray for the family of the gunman who will wonder if there is anything they could have done to avert these heinous acts. But should we do more? Can we do more?

While we may not agree on a solution, many of us agree there is a problem. What can we do?

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