Domestic violence vigil set for May 4


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The Rev. Kate Atkinson.
The Rev. Kate Atkinson.
The Rev. Michael Leuchtenberger.
The Rev. Michael Leuchtenberger.
The Rev. Virginia Fryer.
The Rev. Virginia Fryer.
The Rev. John Hopkins
The Rev. John Hopkins

What can faith communities do to help end the silent crimes of domestic and sexual violence? They can give women a safe place to tell their stories and hear, perhaps for the first time, these words: “We believe you” or “This is not your fault.”

More than nine faith communities in Merrimack County are banding together to say, “We will be silent no more.” On the weekend of May 2, these communities will hold discussions, provide information, give sermons and/or let it be known that scripture does not condone violence against women, men, children or teens. Additionally, on May 4 there will be a Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil and March. The vigil will begin at 7 p.m. at South Congregational Church (27 Pleasant St) with prayers and remembrances. At 7:30 p.m. the candlelight march will move down Main Street to the State House lawn.

Participating faith communities in Concord include Concordia Lutheran Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Temple Beth Jacob, South Congregational Church, Unitarian Universalist Church and Wesley Methodist Church.

Author: Keith Testa

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