Biddeford, Maine Weekly Community MultiFaith Prayer Vigil

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If you are moved, we welcome you to join us for a weekly MultiFaith Prayer Vigil.

All who feel connected to the intention of this gathering are welcome. We are comprised of many different faith backgrounds including Unitarian Universalist, Christian, Jewish, Quaker, Interfaith/Interspiritual and more. You will be invited to sing songs of peace and also to be in silent prayer which can take whatever form of “prayer” feels good for you.

Location: Mechanics Park at the intersection of Main and Water Street, Biddeford. There is a small paid lot nearby with some off street parking nearby as well. There is a paid lot next to the Police Station on Alfred Street within walking distance as well. 

What to Expect: 

• 5:15 arrive, park, gather at the Park
• 5:25  group introductions
• 5:30-6 Vigil led by rotating MultiFaith Clergy
• Opening Circle
• Singing and Silent Prayer* 
• Closing Circle  

This vigil IS an intentional spiritual gathering. Our intention is to gather as a community to pray, sing and send compassion and loving energy to heal the heart of this community in the wake of the death of Joan Sebastián Guerrero and to pray for all who are caught up in the system of injustice and ICE, including those detained as well as those working within the system. We are here to affirm what we stand for and provide support.

This vigil IS NOT a protest. This vigil does not make specific political statements. We are bringing spiritual intention to a complex and hurting system and the people within it during a complex time. Political/protest/divisive signs, chants, songs and language are not appropriate at the vigil. We do not share what we are against but rather what we are for. 

What to Bring:

• Anything that helps you to be in your version of a prayerful space such as mala or rosary beads, a prayer shawl, a pocket-sized crystal, or grounding rock, etc. 
• Signs are welcome but not required. We have a banner that identifies us and states our purpose (“Bearing Witness in Love”). But you are welcome to bring signs with messaging that are supportive and affirming for all. For example:
  • LOVE for Biddeford
  • ALL are loved. 
  • Welcome the Stranger
  • We affirm the dignity and worth of ALL people.
  • May all be free from suffering.
  • May the divides between us fall away.
  • All are worthy of safety and love.
  • Choose love over fear.
• Signs that are not appropriate for this: anti-ICE, resistance, or protest signs. You will be asked to put these signs away.