June 22, 2016
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Edina Morningside Church
All who have been affected by violence in our communities and our country, especially the murders in Orlando, FL, on June 12, are invited to attend this service. We will engage in Meditation and Prayer; a Healing Circle, the reading of names and lighting of candles for those killed in Orlando, Florida; readings and reflections on violence affecting all persons who are marginalized and those who have been killed by senseless murders in these times; expression of concerns and prayers for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community in Minnesota, Florida and beyond; and our Muslim community in Minnesota and beyond; and other healing practices and expressions of support.
People or groups who have agreed share leadership with music, word, and ritual are: Calliope Women’s Chorus; EMC “Instant Choir” directed by Alex Heetland; Rev. Shari Prestemon, Conference Minister, Minnesota Conference, United Church of Christ; Rev. Ron Moor of Spirit United, A Community Honoring Spiritual Transformation; Dr. Verna Monson, Phyllis Wheatley Community Center, Patty Strickler, member of EMC and coordinator of this service, and Rev. Howard K. Bell, Interim Minister, Edina Morningside Church.
All are Welcome.