December 14 marks the 12th anniversary of the tragic Sandy Hook grade school shooting that was a turning point for so many of us. Colorado Faith Communities United to Prevent Gun Violence (CFCU) congregations have planned events around this date and invite anyone who would like to participate. All events are listed by date and there is a contact in case you have questions.
Tuesday, December 10
Denver Health
Belonging Park on the Denver Health Campus
777 Bannock St., Denver
We will be outside at Pavs D and E
4:30-5:30 pm
Candlelight Vigil to Remember Victims of Gun Violence
Contact Rebecca Scull, MA, BCC Rebecca.Scull@dhha.org
Saturday, December 14
Community UCC; Congregation Bonai Shalom; First Congregational UCC; St. John’s Episcopal Church
Boulder Public Library
1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
11 AM to 1:00 PM
We’ll be distributing handouts on safe storage, ERPO, and suicide prevention as well as free gun locks. Please stop by and see us!
Contact Stephanie Greenberg advocacy@cfcu-co.org
B’nai West (Highlands Church)
1700 South Grant St., Denver
10:00 -11:30 AM followed by lunch
Along with a special prayer and song, Havurah B’kavod Jose Diaz, the gun violence prevention group at B’nai Havurah, will host a brief presentation at services about the work of the congregation’s volunteers in Denver’s HIP (Handgun Intervention Program). HIP helps youth convicted of non-violent firearm offenses chart a new and safer path. Lunch will be provided after services along with table discussions about ways to help prevent gun violence.
For questions or to RSVP, contact alanaks@aol.com
Sunday, December 15
Green Mountain Presbyterian Church
12900 W Alameda Pkwy, Lakewood
10:00 AM Worship
We plan to include a remembrance of victims of gun violence. We will light a candle remembering those who have died as a result of gun violence and share a Litany of Remembrance (from Vigils Against Violence by Pat Long and Vandy Bradow, found in the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship’s Gun Violence Prevention Congregational Toolkit). Possibly sing. Come and Fill Our Hearts with Your Peace.
Contact Marcia Charlton mcharlton1952@gmail.com
Capitol Heights Presbyterian
1100 Fillmore St, Denver, CO 80206
9:30 Sunday Morning Service
The service will hold as a focus on those who have died from gun violence, as we ponder Advent as a Season to remember and hope.
Contact Rev. Mark Meeks mkenosha@aol.com
Monday, December 16
Most Precious Blood Parish
2200 S. Harrison, Denver.
December 16 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Prayer Vigil for Victims of Gun violence with a program on non-violent conversation techniques. Anyone attending is also able to sign a pledge of non-violence.
Contact Rita Niblack raniblack@icloud.com
