On January 5, 2024 FAN and Faith in Peace Concerts hosted the third annual Faith in Democracy Interfaith Vigil. If you missed any of the event, you can watch the recording here:
Our featured faith leaders (listed below) shared messages on unity in these divided times. Inspirational music from D.C. a cappella group Reverb and duo The Sweater Set accompanied the event.
Video Highlights
0:00: Opening Comments by Michele Dunne, Franciscan Action Network and David Searby, Faith in Peace Concerts and Prayer by Father Paul Lininger, Order of Friars Minor Conventional
8:00: Reverb sings the US National Anthem
10:25: Rabbi David Sapperstein of the Reform Action Center
19:00: Rev. Karen Brau, Luther Place
29:10: Reverb (Lift Every Voice and Sing)
31:45: Imam Talib Shareef, Masjid Muhammad
41:15: Sr. Bridget Bearss, Leadership Conference of Women Religious
51:35: The Sweater Set (Called)
55:30: Rev. Jeffrey Haggray, American Baptist Home Mission Societies
1:06: Rev. Jim Wallis, Georgetown University Center on Faith + Justice
1:12: Closing Comments David Searby and Michele Dunne
1:17: The Sweater Set (What’s so funny ‘bout peace, love, and understanding)
The January 6 insurrection was a wound on American society and democracy that still needs to be healed three years later. That healing is more important than ever as Americans head to pivotal national elections in November 2024. Three years ago right on the spot of this event, some Americans waved Bibles as they stormed and attacked the nation’s Capitol. This vigil sent a very different message: that people of all faith perspectives can be uniters, not dividers.
Thank you for being a part of the unifying presence of God. If you enjoyed our vigil, consider supporting more peace building work in 2024.
Featured Speakers:
Sr. Bridget Bearss
Associate Director for Transformative Justice for the Leadership Conference of Women Religious
Rev. Karen Brau
Senior Pastor, Luther Place Church
Washington, D.C.
Dr. Jeffrey Haggray
Executive Director, American Baptist Home Mission Societies
Rabbi David Saperstein
Director Emeritus and Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy of RAC (Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism)
Imam Dr. Talib M. Shareef, USAF-Retired
President, Masjid Muhammad, The Nation’s Mosque
Rev. Jim Wallis
Writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate, founder of Sojourners and the founding Director of the Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice.
Our Musicians:
We are grateful for the support of the following co-sponsors:
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