IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO
JOIN US IN COLUMBINE!
Plan to Walk In Love with EPF this weekend! On April 26-28, we will make a pilgrimage to Columbine, Colorado to commemorate the horrible school gun massacre which happened at Columbine High School twenty years ago, and will rededicate ourselves to eradicating gun violence in America. We will partner with advocates against all forms of gun violence, which includes the daily loss of lives in communities across the country due to domestic violence, urban violence, workplace violence, mass killings, suicide and accidental shootings. Preaching on the Sunday of our commemoration will be Lutheran pastor Don Marxhausen, who was forced out as pastor of his congregation when he dared eulogize, humanize and preside over the funeral of one of the young gunmen. I hope if any of you are able, you will join us in Columbine for what we hope will be a transformative and empowering remembrance.
More details and registration at https://give.classy.org/epfcolumbine.
COLUMBINE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, April 26
1:00-3:00pm
Iliff School of Theology
2323 E. Iliff
Denver, CO
(paid parking available in south lot B)
Chapel presentation with audience dialogue to include seminarians, faculty, and interested public focusing on underlying causes contributing to violence in contemporary culture.
Panelists include:
The Rev. Kym Lucas, bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado
The Rev. Jasper Peters, pastor of Belong Church, United Methodist
The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Leath, Asst. Prof. of Religion and Social Justice
3:00-5:00pm
Viewing of Bowling for Columbine, the 2002 documentary film written and directed by Michael Moore will be shown for any wishing to remain in the Chapel
Saturday, April 27
11am-1pm
St. Timothy Episcopal Church
1401 E. Dry Creek Rd
Centennial, CO
Over 12 organizations involved in national and local efforts to address gun violence prevention will present their mission and opportunities for participation. Catered lunch provided with RSVP to frbobdav
1-3:30pm
St. Timothy Episcopal Church
1401 E. Dry Creek Rd
Centennial, CO
Educational and Policy Workshops on topics ranging from history of gun violence and gun laws in Colorado; organizing the faith community around gun violence prevention; public health implications of gun violence; keeping kids safe from guns; gun violence contributing to suicide and domestic violence; communicating with others on gun violence prevention.
Workshops will repeat twice from 1:15-2:15, 2:30-3:30 for opportunity to hear two topics
4-5:30pm
Columbine Memorial
Clement Park
7306 W. Bowles Ave
Littleton, CO
Enter park from Pierce Ave between Bowles and Coal Mine, driving west to parking lot closest to memorial (within softball field complex). Take walking path approximately ¼ mile to memorial. During vigil narrators will lead participants in remembrance of the students and teacher memorialized through readings and responses. Opportunity for quiet reflection and hearing readings of hope and inspiration will mark the time of vigil.
6:00-8:00pm
Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church
6724 S. Webster
Littleton, CO
(1/2 mile south of Vigil)
A simple meal will be provided by members of the church during which vigil participants will be invited to reflect on the impact of the vigil, the events of the day and group sharing around hope for a more peaceful future. Music and facilitation will be offered for participants.
Sunday, April 28
10- 11:30am
St. Timothy Episcopal Church
1401 E. Dry Creek Rd
Centennial, CO
Morning worship service to include speaker, the Rev. Don Marxhausen, Lutheran pastor who presided over one of the funerals of a Columbine student and his personal story as a result.
4-5:30pm
St. Andrew United Methodist Church
9203 S. University Blvd
Highlands Ranch, CO
A Service of Remembrance and Renewal to offer personal stories from those impacted by gun violence, grounding the faith response to gun violence within the Judeo-Christian-Islamic tradition, and inspiring participants with hope and renewal through music and worship.
Read Episcopal News Service coverage of our event here:
https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/2019/04/09/episcopal-groups-plan-gun-violence-action-weekend-in-colorado-20-years-after-columbine/ |
