Resources to Support Recovery from Hurricane Helene

Prayers and Liturgy:

Here are links and prayer resources for natural disasters, hurricanes, and some especially written for the one-year anniversary of Helene. These are from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, local pastors, and other sources

A prayer from our own Rev. Esta Jarrett - for the one year anniversary of Helene. Printed in the Presbyterian Outlook
Several prayers marking the anniversaries of Hurricane Katrina that can be adapted.
The words of a song - Boots and Gloves - by author and singer/songwriter David LaMotte. You can also see the YouTube video of the song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppFvBha0DeQ

Other resources:

https://pcusa.org/pda-resources-mid-councils
NRT Guide for Prayer
God with Us- Worship & CE after Disaster
A Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance (written for the anniversary of Hurricane Andrew in 1993, revised 2013, easily adaptable for Helene Anniversary
https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/a_service_of_thanksgiving_and_remembrance.pdf
Hymns for Use in Times of Disaster
Litany from Psalm 28
Mighty Wind and Fire hymn
Prayer after a Storm
Sample Post-Disaster Worship Service
Worship References and Hymns
https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/hymns-thoughts-and-prayers-for-hurricane-victims