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Global NUCLEAR PRAYER DAY
Sunday, August 6
United Religions Initiative, the Parliament of the World's Religions and other organizations are hosting a world-wide NUCLEAR PRAYER DAY, inviting you, your congregation, and all religions and walks of life to pray on this day.
This multifaith prayer is available, or create your own!
There is a live-stream event featuring Bishop William E. Swing and others with prayers, reflections and actions steps for a world free of nuclear weapons. Two Zoom events are planned with space for discussion, reflection and community. Local gatherings are being hosted around the globe.
See MVPJ's webpage for more full, multifaith prayer and more information.
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Peaceful Presence
Friday, August 11, 7-7:30pm
In-person & on Zoom
Hosted by St. Mark's Episcopal Church with contributions from diverse faith traditions. Click here for details.
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Oppenheimer film
from director Christopher Nolan
During World War II, J. Robert Oppenheimer directed the super-secret Manhattan Project that created the three atomic bombs that ushered in the Nuclear Era.
MVPJ joins Physicians for Social Responsibility, Ploughshares Fund, Back from the Brink and others in encouraging this "teachable moment" for us all to grapple with the reality of nuclear weapons.
Click here for MVPJ's webpage with links to trailer and theater schedules,
Physicians for Social Responsibility publicity, and
an interview with Christopher Nolan in recent issue of Wired.
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