Serve, Work and Transform: Gun Violence Prevention for Congregations News

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Gun Violence Prevention for Congregations News

Presbyterian Peace Fellowship

Gun Violence Prevention

News for Congregations

July 2024

First Presbyterian Church, Henderson, TX remembers gun violence victims June 7

Big News on Atwood Institute:

Scholarships & Sponsorships!

$10,000 Matching Gift Pledged for Scholarships! Give and have your gift matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000.

Apply for scholarships now!

Aug 22-25 Ghost Ranch, NM

Come to Ghost Ranch for continuing education and training for clergy and lay leaders to build deeper skills, courage and community for gun violence prevention mission.

Thank you to all who are registered already and to all who have contributed for the

James Atwood Institute for Congregational Courage

Learn More and Register HERE.

See the Institute Faculty HERE, including photo: Miranda Viscoli and Harry Eberts, Co-Presidents, New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence

Apply for a Scholarship HERE

Donate to Sponsor Scholarships HERE

Find a news update on the Atwood Institute HERE.

Atwood Institute SPONSORS ---THANK YOU!

Details:

Learn from top activists from across the USA.

Ecumenical, all are welcome.

Ghost Ranch offers many types of lodging, from private rooms to dorms to campground facilities. See www.ghostranch.org

For questions , contact gvp@presbypeacefellowship.org

The James Atwood Institute honors the legacy Jim Atwood, Presbyterian prophet of gun violence prevention for nearly 50 years.

Optional: Stay for Aug. 25-28 Presbyterian Peace Fellowship National Gathering. Learn more HERE.

Next Zoom Action Circles - Learn How to Do

Guns to Gardens

at your Church

Thursdays July 11- Aug. 8

Noon ET or 7:30 pm ET

One Hour Per Week, Plus One Hour of Preparation

Learn More & Register HERE.

PPF welcomes new Action Circle Leaders,

Nancy Halden, Utah

Leslie Williams, W. Virginia - Thank you!

News story on 6/30 Guns to Gardens at General Assemby HERE.

Local Spotlight - June -Gun Violence Prevention Month

Thank you to all who took action in June!

See a news Story on June GVP events HERE.

Photo: Danielle & Terry Shreve of First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater, OK on Wear Orange Weekend

Photo: Volunteers dismantled 21 guns on June 9 at Church of the Promise, Louisville, KY. Photos by Delvan A. Ramey

Photo: It takes many volunteers, with many different skills, to offer Guns to Gardens, Louisville, KY, on June 9

Photo: Hood Huggers International joins RAWtools South and coalition of congregations at First Baptist Church in Ashville, NC to dismantle 56 guns.

Be SMART for Kids Campaig n volunteers provided free gun locks and secure storage information.

Photo: Members of Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village, KS join in a proclamation of June 7 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day in their city.

Photo: At First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake CIty, a Guns to Gardens demonstration on June 30 introduced hundreds of Presbyterians at General Assembly to this practical service. The event was sponsored by the Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah, the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, RAW tools and Wasatch Forge. Find a radio broadcast from the event HERE.

Photo: Presbyterian News Service

General Assembly Update:

As of today, the vote is still pending at General Assembly on the overture, "Calling for Action that Children May Live Free from Gun Violence." Eight amazing local Presbyterians testfied by Zoom. Look for a full report in next month's ENEWS.

The Presbyterian Decade to End Gun Violence offers grants for action projects. Congratulations to those who have received grants! Be very specific about your project in your application. Apply HERE.