Monday, July 31, 2006

Interfaith Prayer Service This Tuesday 7:00 p.m. at Jewish Federation



Our community is invited to attend an interfaith "Service of Hope" Tuesday night, August 1st, 7:00 p.m. at the offices of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, 2031 Third Avenue, to remember the victims of Friday's shootings. The entire community is invited to attend and to offer prayers.
"Service of Hope" is a program begun by the Church Council in 2004 to gather people of faith at the site of violent deaths in order to offer a presence of peace, reconciliation, and hope. These services sometimes attract over 500 and sometimes as few as three people for prayer, words of faith, and a ritual of spiritual cleansing of the site.
People of all religious faiths, as well as those without a religious background, are invited to attend. No signs or leaflets are allowed, as this is not a political event. Clergy are asked to wear vestments as appropriate to their traditions, and those who inform us in advance of their participation will be offered an opportunity to share in spoken prayers.
Our community continues in prayer for all the individuals affected by this tragedy as well as their families and communities.

Invitation by Rev. Dr. Sanford "Sandy" Brown, Executive Director
Church Council of Greater Seattle
info@thechurchcouncil.org
206-525-1213 4 Nickerson #300, Seattle WA 98109

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