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Press Conference on Call to Prayer Against Victims of Gun Violence
WHEN: Thursday, February 14, 2013
10:30 AM WHERE: First United Methodist Church at The Chicago Temple 77 West Washington Street, Chicago James Parlor (2nd Floor) As religious leaders we share the deep concern and sadness of all those who grieve over the extraordinary gun violence that has permeated our communities, our schools and even our houses of worship This coming weekend, Friday, February 15, 2013 through Sunday, February 17, 2013, the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago is calling on all faith communities as they gather for worship to join in special prayer for the victims of gun violence and their families. We are asking all religious gatherings to remember the many lives lost due to senseless acts of violence and to pray for their families whose pain never ends. May their prayers also seek guidance in the ways in which together and as one, we may act to eliminate this scourge from our land. To announce this effort, the Council will hold a Press Conference tomorrow, Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 10:300 AM at Chicago Temple First United Methodist Church, 77 West Washington Street, Chicago. Mayor Emanuel has been invited to attend and bring brief remarks. New President of the CRLMCChicago, IL, January 25, 2012. The Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago (CRLMC) has unanimously elected the Very Reverend Donald Senior, C.P., as the new Council President for the years 2012 and 2013.
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