Gun Violence Prevention Training Aug 25 Deadline

Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Dear Friends, I'm following up because you indicated that you are considering attending the Atwood Institute for gun violence prevention ministry training, Sept. 15-18 near Kansas City, MO. I hope that's the case! ---and that you may have others on a team to attend. Below you can see the event schedule and faculty -- all top-notch. Our firm deadline to register is Aug. 25 and scholarships are still available. If you would like to visit by phone about it, please email me HERE and we'll get a time to talk. Many thanks, Jan Orr-Harter, Moderator, Gun Violence Prevention Ministry, Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Aug. 25 is the last day to register for gun violence prevention training at the Atwood Institute, Sept. 15-18 near Kansas CIty, MO. Whether you are a seasoned faith activist or want to explore gun violence prevention for your congregation, please join us in September for training in the practical, pastoral and prophetic calling to help save lives. Frequently Asked Questions HERE. See the Atwood Institute Schedule HERE. Meet the Faculty HERE. Why Come? Because we all need to learn how to effectively communicate about this issue, from the adult education class to sharing our own stories to the pulpit to the public square. Learn what's working in the urban centers of the midwest, including the role of congregations with community violence interruption programs. Learn how to help your community heal from the trauma and fear of gun violence. And, together, let's learn what steps can best prevent gun violence now. Plus, find a spiritual community to keep us all going --and transform a gun into a garden tool! Learn More & Register Here. See a 1 minute video HERE on what last year's participants took home to their churches. Find a recent news article on the Atwood Institute HERE Photos below from Atwood Institute 2024 and 2025. Thanks to Generous Sponsors, Scholarships are Available. 2026 Sponsors (as of 7/16/26) First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe, NM Wisconsin Council of Churches Webster Grove Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, MO Fellowship of Reconciliation, Atwood Family Doug and Cheryl Hunt, Jeff Wild, Doris Mabrey New Mexicans to Prevent Gun Violence Heartland Presbytery, The Presbyterian Outlook RAWtools South, Kansas City Guns to Gardens Wisconsin Guns to Gardens Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Sponsor/Donate Here/Atwood Institute 2026 presbypeacefellowship.org/gun-violence-prevention  Rev. Margery Rossi, Minister for Gun Violence Prevention margery@presbypeacefellowship.org Rev. Jan Orr-Harter, Editor & Moderator, Gun Violence Prevention Working Group gvp@presbypeacefellowship.org Presbyterian Peace Fellowship 845-786-6743 | presbypeacefellowship.org Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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