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NWSOFA GVP and Sikh Religious Society Interfaith Vigil ~ 5th National Vigil to #EndGunViolence
December 13, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Please join us!
The Sikh Religious Society, in partnership with Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action, will be holding an interfaith vigil to honor all victims and survivors of gun violence.
This interfaith vigil will be just one of the hundreds of vigils and events that are being held all across the U.S. during the anniversary week of Sandy Hook as a part of the 5th National Vigil to #EndGunViolence.
On Wednesday, December 13th, Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action (NWSOFA) will partner with the Sikh Religious Society, Chicago (1280 Winnetka St. Palatine, IL 60067), a local, non-profit religious community, to stage an interfaith, candlelight vigil from 7:00 pm to approximately 8:30 pm to #EndGunViolence in commemoration of the fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook School tragedy, as well as the 150,000 American victims of gun violence who have been killed since December 2012. The vigil will be part of the nationwide tribute also in partnership with Newtown Foundation, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown Survivor Engagement Network and the Women’s March. Your presence at the vigil will help give a voice to the tens of thousands of victims and survivors of gun violence and allow you to play a vital part to help #EndGunViolence. A langar (light vegetarian meal) will be served around 8:00 pm following the vigil. Coffee, tea and cookies will also be served. Please remember to remove your shoes in the coatroom after you enter the Sikh Gurdwara and consider wearing socks. Women and girls are asked to wear a head covering of some kind, such as a scarf, and men are also asked to wear a head covering, such as a bandana. If you happen to forget to wear a head covering, one will be provided for you. Also, please remember to leave any smoking material in your car before entering the Sikh Gurdwara.
Sign-in/Registration/Gathering: 6:30pm
Vigil: 7:00pm
Simple Vegetarian Meal/A Langar/Conversation/Reflection/Fellowship: 8:00pm