Here you will find resources to help you and your community observe Break The Silence Sunday. There are complete liturgies as well as stand alone prayers, videos, and other materials. If you have trouble opening any of the files, please be in touch at breakthesilencesunday@gmail.com Documents will open in a new browser tab which will allow you to download them.
Unless otherwise specified, all materials are written by the Rev Moira Finley. You are welcome to adapt materials for use in your own community, but please give in some form as follows:
adapted with permission from resources by the Rev Moira Finley and breakthesilencesunday.org
Calendar Of Prayer ~ Coming Soon!!
We have recruited a group of writers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to write prayers for Break The Silence Sunday. Some of them are liturgical, others deeply personal, and all of them are an incredible way for congregations, faith communities, and individuals to engage with the work of Break The Silence Sunday throughout the year. We plan to debut the calendar at the 2023 General Synod of the United Church of Christ in Indianapolis, IN at the end of June. Look for a link here in the next few weeks!
Stand Alone Prayers & Liturgies
BTSS Clergy Commitment
This is a statement clergy can use to make it clear they are working towards being a person who can be trusted with survivor stories, who will not meet those stories with judgement and abusive theologies, but with openness and the welcoming love of God. Clergy are invited to post this by their offices, on their social media, in their newsletters, and in all places where folks might need to know their story, and their experience can be shared. If you are interested in the document in another format please email us at breakthesilencesunday@gmail.com
Video Resources
During the shut-down time of the pandemic we produced a few videos that you are welcome to use in your communities and congregations, and on social media, with proper attribution given
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