Youth Working to End Gun Violence

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High school students from across the Episcopal Church who are called to be advocates and witnesses against gun violence in their communities. The Episcopal Diocese of Maine will bring a group and youth from other dioceses are invited to join us.  Youth will learn from experienced community organizers in the gun violence prevention movement, spend time with participants in Bishops United Against Gun Violence, and experience the 81^st General Convention of the Episcopal Church, June 25-27, 2024. We’ll be at Christ Church Cathedral in Louisville, Kentucky for both lodging and most activities. Households will be invited to contribute toward the cost of a participating youth, but we recognize that that amount will vary between households. The true cost of the event is about $500 per participant.  If you are interested in participating, please be in touch with Emily Keniston, Director of Faith Formation, at [email protected].

Current Agenda:

• June 25: Community Organizing 101
  • Foundational tools to advocate with local government and boards for gun violence prevention, with an emphasis on advocating from a faith-based perspective.
• June 26: Experience General Convention
  • Participants will have the opportunity to observe the General Convention of the Episcopal Church, learning about governance and advocacy in the church and welcoming the 28^th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church.
• June 27: BUAGV Public Witness
  • Continuing organizing training and a lunchtime witness with participants in Bishops United Against Gun Violence, which will center youth voices.