The Focus on Palestine group of First United Church is planning to host a 9-hour (come and go) vigil in our chapel on May 24th, Pentecost Sunday, to commemorate those killed in the Israeli genocide in Gaza. There will be lots of silence, candles to light, meditative music, periodic pauses for short prayers, readings and the reciting of names. If you are interested in sharing in the leadership of this vigil as a reader, pray-er or simply as a supportive presence for one or two of the nine hours, please let me know. As the planning proceeds and a proposed schedule emerges, we can be more specific about possible times and voices/presence needed.
If your interest should extend to being involved in the overall planning, I would happily send you the Zoom link for the Wednesday evening meeting.
In solidarity and with thanks for considering this request, Glenys Huws
On behalf of the Focus on Palestine group, First United Church