THIS EVENT IS BEING POSTPONED.

Due to the severe weather being experienced and expected across the island, we have decided to postpone our community vigil out of an abundance of caution and desire for our communities to safely access and participate in the gathering.

Marking the Deaths of Those Killed in Gaza

This interfaith service will center around a speaking of the names of children killed in Gaza, interspersed with prayers and readings by representatives of various faith traditions. Children make up a large percentage of the death toll in Gaza which surpassed 75,000 a year ago and is rising still, even after a ceasefire was declared last October. While focusing on Gaza, there will also be wider calls for peace and justice in the world.

We are called to “Weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).

All people of conscience are welcome.

Please join us in solidarity on Saturday, March 14, from 3-6 PM in the Sanctuary or online. Come and leave as you need.

If you are coming in person and willing to help speak aloud some of the names (to be read from a provided list), there may be an opportunity to participate in this way.

May our grief be transformed into collective action for peace and justice.

Organized by Faith Action for Community Equity, Central Union Church, Hawai‘i Quaker Friends Committee on National Legislation.

Contact: kristen-young@centralunionchurch.org

NOTE: Severe weather is expected across the islands over the next few days. Heavy rain, possible flash flooding, strong winds, and thunderstorms are on the forecast through the weekend. We will monitor the storm and make the call to continue or cancel/reschedule the vigil on Saturday morning. Please stay safe.