National Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence

we Come together to remember the 30,000+ lost each year and pray for hope, peace, and love in their honor. december 12, 2013 3:45–5 pm National Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence december 12, 2013 3:45–5 pm washington national cathedral

calling bells The Bourdon Bell is tolled for three minutes. Each minute represents ten thousand of the approximately 30,000 lives lost to gun violence last year.

call to prayer Rabbi Steve Gutow - President of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs Dr. Rajwant Singh - Founder and Chairman of the Sikh Council on Religion and Education (SCORE) The Rev. Mel Kawakami – Sr. Minister, Newtown United Methodist Church, Newtown, CT

opening hymn: the angel’s lullaby written by James Selway World Children’s Choir, Sondra Harnes, artistic director

welcome The Very Rev. Gary Hall – Dean of Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC Please stand.

voices of remembrance Immediate family members of loved ones who have been lost to an act of gun violence.

After each testimony please respond in unison: “We will remember”

prayer of remembrance The Rev. Sam Saylor – Pastor - Blackwell Memorial AME Zion Church in Hartford, CT

musical meditation: imagine John Lennon, composer piano, Christorpher Betts violin, Sonya Hayes

speaker introduction Nardyne Jeffries The Hon. Eleanor Holmes Norton – U.S. Representative for the District of Columbia Please stand.

voices of resolve Those who have been victims or those who have lost a loved one to gun violence, who are now dedicated to ending this epidemic

After each testimony please respond in unison: “We will not be silent!”

prayer of hope Rabbi Stephanie Aaron – Head Rabbi, Congregation Chaverim, Tucson, AZ hymn: in the name of love Carole King

voices for hope Conversations with young people who have been impacted by gun violence The Rev. Kathleen Adams-Shepherd, Rector Trinity Episcopal Church, Newtown, CT

prayer for the future The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Samuel, Sr. Minister, Victory for the World Church, UCC, Stone Mountain, GA

words of gratitude and grace Mr. Warren Hardy Jr. – Connecticut Center for Non -Violence, Hartford, CT Rev. Matthew Crebbin – Sr. Minister, Newtown Congregational Church, UCC, Newtown CT

closing hymn: my beautiful town Jim Allyn, composer introduction Muadh Bhavnagarwala - Al Hedaya Islamic Center, Newtown CT performed by World Children’s Choir violin solo performed by Melody Flores

candle lighting As the hymn is sung, volunteers will move through the nave to light candles. To pass the light, please hold lighted tapers upright and allow others to light their wicks from the flame.

sending Dr. Sayyid Syeed - Director of Islamic Society of North America - Office of Interfaith and Community Alliances The Rev. Anthony Motley – Co Founder and Pastor of Redemption Ministries, President of Inner Thoughts Inc. Washington, D.C. The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde – Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C.

sending hymn: this little light of mine written by Harry Dixon Loes Gently extinguish your candles. Please depart the building, following the platform party, while singing: This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine; This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Ev’rywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine, Ev’rywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine Ev’rywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine; This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. departure As you depart, please take a heart from the baskets at the rear. These hearts were made by people across the nation on behalf of victims of gun violence. Used tapers may be left in the baskets provided. the newtown foundation strives to provide comfort, education, support, and other resources to people and communities impacted by, and living or growing up among or in the aftermath of gun violence in American society; and helping them to lead the way toward positive cultural change. Learn more at newtownfoundation.org.

washington national cathedral is called to serve as a spiritual home for the nation, promoting spiritual harmony, renewal, reconciliation, and compassion. As a focal point for faithful advocacy against gun violence, it calls national leaders to action and supports them as they take it. Learn more at www.nationalcathedral.org.

special thanks

Joyce Foundation Sandy Hook Promise Mayors Against Illegal Guns Faith’s United Against Gun Violence Carole King World Children’s Choir McDowell-Jewett Communications Connecticut Against Gun Violence Education Fund Temple of Praise D.C. Metropolitan Police Department All program participants, performers and members of the Clergy The many friends, supporters and partners who inspire everyday

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