An Invitation from Bishop Goff and Bishops Against Gun Violence
Please join in tomorrow evening (Tuesday, June 28) for deep learning about how we Episcopalians can respond to gun violence in our communities and states. This event, hosted by Bishops Against Gun Violence of which your bishops are members, will offer concrete information and ideas in light of the recent, seemingly contradictory actions of Congress and the Supreme Court.
Tuesday, June 28 at 8 p.m. Eastern on Zoom
Bishops United Against Gun Violence will host
Doing Our Part: How Episcopalians Can Respond to Gun Violence in Our Communities and States.
This event is for bishops and all Episcopalians who are concerned about gun safety to learn about what we can do in our states to: limit the damage of the recent Supreme Court ruling; realize the promise of the proposed new federal law; and respond when gun violence happens in our communities and states.
Please register to join the Zoom meeting:
When we gather on Tuesday evening, we will:
- Learn about advocacy for state laws that further strengthen gun safety and take advantage of the federal bill’s funding for state red flag laws, which let judges take weapons from people who pose a threat to themselves or others.
- Review four General Convention resolutions sponsored by Bishops United Against Gun Violence that can help the Episcopal Church strengthen its advocacy for common sense gun reform. (Resolutions B003, B006, B007, B009)
- Lament the beloved children of God who have died from gun violence by praying a new liturgy developed by bishops for responding to gun violence in our communities.
Speakers will include Bishops United co-conveners Bishop Bonnie Perry of Michigan, Bishop Ian Douglas of Connecticut, and Bishop Daniel Gutiérrez of Pennsylvania. Bishop Deon Johnson will lead our prayers; Bishops Rayford Ray and Prince Singh will join Bishop Perry to discuss common sense gun law advocacy happening in the four Michigan Episcopal dioceses; and Bishop Sean Rowe of Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania will share a first-hand story about responding when gun violence happens in a community. Bishop Glenda Curry of Alabama will also speak. Everyone is welcome to participate.