Southwest Connecticut faith and community groups are uniting to host an ecumenical day of worship and action to end gun violence. This event will be held at 59 Church Rd. Christ Church Easton and will seek to provide an opportunity for all to come together across religious, political, racial and geographic divides to tackle this critical issue.
An interfaith worship service with music, prayers, scriptures, meditation, and reflection will be held from 1-1:45pm. This service is open to everyone- all traditions welcome.
Following the service, from 1:45-3:30pm, a community fair will be held with tables and booths providing opportunities to learn more, take action, and find means of prevention and support.
Family friendly activities like the Swords to plowshares (making garden tools and jewelry from decommissioned guns), mural art, and books about big feelings will be hosted. Tables with action and prevention steps and information concerning domestic violence, suicide prevention, community violence, mental health, and gun safety will be hosted by local nonprofits, advocates, and mental health professionals. Free gun locks will be available for distribution.
Please come out to pray, learn more, connect, and/or support the area groups leading us as we seek to diminish and ultimately end gun violence in Connecticut!
For more information, contact Rev. Ally Brundige (reverendallyb@gmail.com), Christ Church Easton.
