Resources for March 13-16 Gun Violence Sabbath may be found here: http://marchsabbath.org/671/
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/events/gun-violence-prevention-sabbath
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/events/gun-violence-prevention-sabbath
Statement from the Bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
On August 28, 1963 a quarter of a million people joined the March on Washington for freedom, equality, and human rights. That day, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired our nation with words of challenge, determination, and hope: "I have a dream..." That speech helped to set the tone and direction for the country, including The Episcopal Church's deeper engagement in the civil rights movement.
Dr. King confronted the racism and sin of our society with a deep faith in God's mission of reconciliation, a vision of a Beloved Community, and a conviction that all people are created in the image of God.
His profound commitment to non-violence became a most powerful instrument of social change.
Now, 50 years later, we can give thanks for the vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the dedication of millions of Americans who have worked for social justice following the principles of non-violence and the Gospel of Peace.
As much as we can rejoice in major strides for justice over these years, we are well aware that Dr. King's dream has not been fully realized. There is much more work for all of us to do to ensure the dignity of every human being and to secure basic human rights and opportunity for all people.
This week, across our country, there will be community observances of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. We encourage you to join these events to remember, to pray, and to look to the future. Each of us, right now, has the opportunity to recommit ourselves to the principles of non-violence and rededicate ourselves to the dream of a society that is truly the Beloved Community.
May God fill our hearts with thanksgiving and give us the strength and courage to carry forward the work and dreams of the brave women and men who have gone before us.
In the Peace of Christ,
Ian T. Douglas
Laura J. Ahrens
James E. Curry
Bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut
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Link here to challengingviolence.org, a resource website, which has new material including talking points and scripture readings on non-violence, offered by Black Women for Positive Change. (Direct link to that here.)
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Religion and Ethics Newsweekly:
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/by-topic/walk-the-way-of-the-cross/15415/
Kevin Eckstrom of Religion News Service - photo slide show.
http://www.religionnews.com/2013/03/25/photo-slideshow-holy-week-pilgrimage-against-gun-violence/
MSNBC: http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/03/25/episcopal-church-procession-aimed-against-gun-violence/
Channel 7 (ABC's Washington affiliate) report:
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/03/gun-opponents-march-to-put-an-end-to-the-violence-86665.html
Getty image w/ Bp Ahrens and Bp Curry
http://www.google.com/hostednews/getty/article/ALeqM5jhviA-lZO1gj2A_g0J_5P9NKXeGA?docId=164619346
Getty image w/ Bishop Johnston (VA):
http://www.google.com/hostednews/getty/article/ALeqM5hzbkFMj7YRACoSkA8-UqAFZndb8g?docId=164619350
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/episodes/by-topic/walk-the-way-of-the-cross/15415/
Kevin Eckstrom of Religion News Service - photo slide show.
http://www.religionnews.com/2013/03/25/photo-slideshow-holy-week-pilgrimage-against-gun-violence/
MSNBC: http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/03/25/episcopal-church-procession-aimed-against-gun-violence/
Channel 7 (ABC's Washington affiliate) report:
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/03/gun-opponents-march-to-put-an-end-to-the-violence-86665.html
Getty image w/ Bp Ahrens and Bp Curry
http://www.google.com/hostednews/getty/article/ALeqM5jhviA-lZO1gj2A_g0J_5P9NKXeGA?docId=164619346
Getty image w/ Bishop Johnston (VA):
http://www.google.com/hostednews/getty/article/ALeqM5hzbkFMj7YRACoSkA8-UqAFZndb8g?docId=164619350
BULLETIN INSERTS & LITURGICAL MATERIALS (see also Resources)
Lent & Easter Bulletin Insert Series created by the Episcopal Diocese of CT on challenging violence in our world, our society, our churches, our homes and ourselves. http://ctmissionconnect.org/page/bulletin-inserts
Prayer After Violence
Blessed God, who revealed the mysterious power of your love to us in the vulnerability of Jesus in the face of violence: uphold those whose lives have been broken open by violence in [Roswell]; calm the storm of their fear; rage and distress; comfort those who are in need of healing;and give us all a will and determination to repair your world with your tools of compassion and peace, by the power of your Spirit. Amen.
By Jennifer Phillips
Prayer After Violence
Blessed God, who revealed the mysterious power of your love to us in the vulnerability of Jesus in the face of violence: uphold those whose lives have been broken open by violence in [Roswell]; calm the storm of their fear; rage and distress; comfort those who are in need of healing;and give us all a will and determination to repair your world with your tools of compassion and peace, by the power of your Spirit. Amen.
By Jennifer Phillips
HANDOUTS
A Tool Kit for Action from Way of the Cross on March 25
https://www.ctepiscopal.org/images/customer-files//Take-home-handout.pdf
https://www.ctepiscopal.org/images/customer-files//Take-home-handout.pdf
WAY OF THE CROSS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Holy Week Witness, A Walk in DC to challenge violence on March 25th, 2013
https://www.ctepiscopal.org/Content/Holy_Week_Witness.asp
Link to the Liturgy that was used: https://www.ctepiscopal.org/Content/Holy_Week_Witness_Liturgy.asp
https://www.ctepiscopal.org/Content/Holy_Week_Witness.asp
Link to the Liturgy that was used: https://www.ctepiscopal.org/Content/Holy_Week_Witness_Liturgy.asp