Gun Violence: Promoting Safety &
Preventing Misuse
Divine Love, guide us to deepen our love for you and one another. We mourn the immense harm wrought by gun violence. We earnestly pray for the transformation of hearts by your Holy Spirit, that righteousness may prevail, mercy may flourish, resources may be employed for holy purposes, and that violence may cease. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son and our Savior. Amen.
Message from Bishop Kym on Gun Violence Prevention
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Dear Beloved in Christ,
As we work together to engage, equip, and empower Godโs people to love and follow Jesus, we are reminded of our call to care for all of God’s creation. It is within this call, rooted in our Baptismal Covenant, that we turn our attention to the deep wounds inflicted by gun violence, a scourge upon our communities that tears at the very fabric of our common life.
The Episcopal Church is a strong advocate for common-sense gun safety policies. The Church works through its Office of Government Relations and through the Episcopal Public Policy Network to end our national epidemic of gun violence. The Churchโs positions on Gun Safety and Gun Reform have been approved by our General Convention.
In the Fall of 2023, Gun Violence Prevention became the fifth โrealityโ area of the Episcopal Church in Colorado. These five realities have been consistently named by Episcopal Churches across Colorado as areas of devastating brokenness in our communities and world that require healing and reconciliation in order that all people may live in justice and peace.
Who Can Help Us in this Work?
Mentors, Coaches, Advisors
The Rev. Gary Darress, Deacon, St. Michael’s, Colorado Springs
Formation Team
We welcome your comments, resource suggestions, and questions at any time. Please reach out to anyone on the formation team:
The Rev. Greg Foraker, Canon for Formation
Tracy Methe, Missioner for Baptismal Living
Elizabeth Cervasio, Missioner for Children, Youth, and Campus Ministry
Janet Choyce, Events Coordinator
Communications Support, including Websites
Mike Orr, Canon for Communications
Resources
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