JOIN: Our coalition's work |
Many thanks to everyone who participated in our work this year in any way—from planning to praying! Here are just a few highlights:- Our Lenten Fast engaged supporters in prayer and advocacy.
- Our June webinar Firearms & Faith: Navigating Catholic Social Teaching in a world of gun violence offered a Catholic perspective on gun violence prevention.
- We engaged in deeper extended prayer during our monthly meetings on first Thursdays, which we will continue.
- We helped congregations nationwide engage in the Wear Orange campaign surrounding National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
- We joined a coalition advocating to stop arms trafficking in Haiti, Latin America and the Caribbean; the work is continuing.
As the Nuns Against Gun Violence coalition, we are continuing to discern what we are called to do to prevent gun violence, especially in light of recent election results. If you would like to be part of our planning, please mark your calendar for our upcoming meetings on first and third Thursdays at 1pm ET / noon CT / 11am MT / 10am PT. |
The 2024 Election: Threats and Opportunities for Gun Violence Prevention |
Co-sponsored by Nuns Against Gun Violence |
After November’s election results, with an incoming administration and Congress that are expected to prioritize gun access over public health and safety, many gun violence prevention advocates—including those from faith communities—are asking, what comes next? Expert panelists from the gun violence prevention movement will discuss what we can expect the next Administration and Congress to do to try to weaken existing gun laws and regulations, what legal challenges will likely be heard by the courts, and what opportunities exist for enacting stronger gun violence prevention laws at the state level.
Thursday, December 19
7pm ET / 6pm CT / 5pm MT / 4pm PT
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WATCH️: Pray for an end to gun violence |
12th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence |
| Last night, Newtown Action Alliance, Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence and St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC held their 12th Annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence. Read more about the vigil |
December Nuns Against Gun Violence Prayer |
Have We Given Up on Guns: Yes, the regulatory approach to gun control has stalled. But Hudson Muñoz, of Guns Down America, offers a fresh approach: Mobilizing the vast power of consumers to disrupt the firearms industry. He explains to Bradley how that works and offers a simple way for supporters to start flexing their power right now — by making informed choices about where they shop for the holidays. "The gun industry's survival depends on us," says Muñoz, "not the other way around.
Listen to this episode of the Firewall podcast wherever you get your podcasts |
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