Enough is Enough! Help Put an End to Gun Violence!

Portland, Maine's vigil was attended by about 70 people. A number of organizations sponsored the event including the faith and medical communities. We also had "Silent Witness" cutouts to help us remember those who have died from gun violence. We held our vigil at noon which … [Read More...]

One of the U.S. Senate's most dedicated advocates for gun violence prevention, Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the shooting at a constituent event in Tucson, Arizona, where Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and … [Read More...]

From Twitter, U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) writes: "Saddened but inspired by victims of gun violence at Harlem vigil organizes by New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, the National Action Network and the Brady Campaign. On this Tucson shooting anniversary, time to remember … [Read More...]

As evening descended on a day of vigils in remembrance of the first anniversary of the Tucson shootings and all victims of gun violence, people of peace gathered at First United Methodist Church at Chicago Temple for an evening candlelight vigil and remembrance. The event … [Read More...]

Jim and I and our family held a private candlelight vigil in our home to remember the victims of the Tucson, AZ shootings and those who have been wounded and lost through gun violence all over this country. We know, better than we would like to, the suffering that so many … [Read More...]

Despite a sudden downpour that necessitated a move from the state capitol to a nearby Methodist church, about 50 people gathered for the Austin, Texas "Too Many Victims" candlelight vigil to pay tribute to those lost to or injured by gun violence. The diverse crowd offered a … [Read More...]

Historic Shiloh Baptist Church was host to a major vigil ceremony in Washington, D.C. The event, organized by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, featured a number of special guest speakers including Mayor Vincent C. Gray, Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, Rep. Jim Moran … [Read More...]

Joan A. Peterson posts on Facebook: "I lit a candle this morning at both of my church services and had a Mission Moment as a way to talk about our vigil this afternoon. My church's Peace and Justice Committee ( Peace UCC) in Duluth is co-sponsoring our event." … [Read More...]
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