Today at noon St. John the Divine will toll their bell in remembrance of the Las Vegas victims .
The following is a statement from the Bishops United Against Gun Violence:
"On Tuesday, October 3 at 9 a. m. Pacific time, churches across the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada will toll their bells in mourning for the victims of the shooting in Las Vegas. Bishops United Against Gun Violence invites congregations across the country to toll their own bells in solidarity at the same time: 9 am Pacific/10 am Mountain/11 am Central/Noon Eastern. The number of times the bells are rung will be based on the number of dead as reported at that time including the perpetrator of the violence. Watch for updates on the Episcopalians Against Gun Violence Facebook page. "
A Prayer Attributed to St. Francis
Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let us sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is discord, union;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we born to eternal life.
Statement from Bishops United Against Gun Violence Following the Las Vegas Shooting | Bishops Against Gun Violence
The Reverend Kathleen Killian
Priest-in-Charge
The Episcopal Parish of St. Andrew and St. John
(207) 244-3229
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