Over the past week there has been a series of severe weather events across the United States. This includes the flooding of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal in central North Carolina, and flash flooding in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

The Disaster Ministry Team at the National Ministry of the United Church of Christ has been in contact with the Conference Disaster Response Coordinators and the Conference Ministers for the impacted conferences to monitor the situation and determine how best to support communities as we learn more about the devastation from these storms.

We continue to hold all of those affected by the storms, and their loved ones in our prayers.

To support the relief and long-term recovery of those affected by these severe storms, and other communities that have experienced similar events across the US, click here, and select “Severe Storms” as the designation.

Prayer for Texas
Gracious God,
We find ourselves in difficult times as we sit in solidarity with our family in Christ that has been affected by the significant flooding in Kerr County, Texas and beyond.
We thank you for always being beside us as we continue to learn more about the devastation caused by this storm.
We pray for the families that have lost a loved one, we pray for the families that are facing uncertainty as they await news about their loved ones, and we pray for those who have lost their homes and businesses.
We ask that you provide us with strength as we grieve together, pray together, and rebuild together.
We trust in your greatness that you will bring peace to all those affected by this storm.
In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Revised July 10, 2025