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Content warning This page involves descriptions and discussion of the experiences and impacts of domestic and family violence. Some survivors might find its content troubling.
Bible studies
- Loving one another: A biblical discussion toolkit on gender-based violence by Christian Aid (UK)
- Hand in hand Bible studies to transform our response to sexual violence by Tearfund (UK)
- We Will Speak Out Prayer Resource by Episcopal Relief & Development (US)
- A gender based violence bible study by World Mission Council (UK)
- Church Resource Manual on Sexual Gender Based Violence by We Will Speak Out South Africa Coalition
- Resources for Churches on ending violence against women by Restored (UK)
- New Man, New Woman, New Life bible studies on marriage, gender, and family by Empower International (Australia)
- 40 days to end violence against women: bible study by the World Council of Churches
- Human Dignity and Gender Equality from a Biblical-Theological Perspective by Uniting World (Australia)
- First Man Standing: bible studies by Restored (UK)
Worship and liturgical resources
- Praying for an End to Violence Against Women for White Ribbon Day and Related Occasions by the International Anglican Women's Network
- Worship to end domestic violence by the World Council of Churches
- Worship Resources: On Domestic Violence by the Mennonite Central Committee (US)
- Worship Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Sunday by The Evangelical Covenant Church (US)
- Worship aids and resources by the Presbyterian Church (US)
- Service Remembering Victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse by Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago (US)
- Give Us Peace Beyond Our Fear: Resources dealing with the pain of domestic violence by the Christian Reformed Church (US)
- Domestic Violence Church Service by North Carolina Council of Churches (US)
- Women Against Violence Sunday by the Methodist Church (UK)
Recorded sermons
- Recent sermons by various Australian churches
Sermon outlines
- Sermon suggestions by Restored (UK)
- Sermon outlines by The Rave Project (USA)
- Troubling Texts: Domestic Violence in the Bible by Sojourners (US)
Prayer resources
- 16 Days of Prayer by Common Grace (Australia)
- Psalm 55: When I Call for Help by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (US)
- Prayers for comfort by The Rave Project (USA)
- Prayers for hope by The Rave Project (USA)
- Prayers for guidance by The Rave Project (USA)
- A prayer of my true self by The Rave Project (USA)
- A cry for those affected by domestic violence by Grace and Peace Community (US)
Posters
- Our Watch Know Your A-Z - Preventing violence against women poster.
- A Just Cause No Place for Violence posters
- Safe Ministry domestic abuse flowcharts
- Anglican Diocese of Newcastle service contacts flyer