All are welcome to join two upcoming online events focused on gun violence:
Stop in the name of God: Multi-generational perspectives on gun violence
Saturday, May 4, 9 AM-1 PM Eastern
Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore’s 2024 Spring assembly will include youth and adult community members and gun violence prevention advocates sharing their perspectives on the causes and effects of gun violence and needed solutions.
Keynote speaker will be Rev. Graylan Hagler, a dynamic preacher and passionate advocate for justice and peace. He will speak on the culture of violence in this country and how to change it.
Rev. Hagler’s presentation will be followed by two pairs of breakout sessions providing perspectives from young people on the front lines, mothers bringing spiritual resources to bear, legislative advocates working for gun safety, and past Peacemaker of the Year award recipients recognized for their efforts to end gun violence. See this updated flyer for more information.
>>Use this link to register by May 1 for the May 4 event. Visit the Pax Christi Metro DC-Baltimore website for more details about the event.
Beating guns into plowshares: A challenging conversation with Shane Claiborne
Saturday, May 18, 1-3 PM Eastern
The Pax Christi USA Gun Violence Prevention Working Group will host a special online event on how to address the crisis of gun violence in our communities, with guest speaker Shane Claiborne, a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author. Shane is the founder of The Simple Way in Philadelphia and currently heads up Red Letter Christians, a movement of folks who are committed to living “as if Jesus meant the things he said.” He is deeply active in efforts to end the death penalty and help stop gun violence.