Wear Orange Prayer Service

Friday, June 2, 2023, 6:00 PM

The community is invited to a "Wear Orange Prayer Service of Remembrance and Lament" on Friday, June 2, 2023, to remember the victims of gun violence and to pray for a better future.

The Rt. Rev. Deon Johnson, Bishop of the Diocese of Missouri, will lead the service, which will take place at 6 p.m. at Humboldt South pavilion in beautiful Tower Grove Park in St. Louis.

Along with the prayer service, we will enjoy fellowship, refreshments, and have an opportunity to learn about gun violence prevention efforts around the Diocese.

This program is organized by the Rev. Mary Haggerty, our diocesan missioner for Gun Violence Prevention. It is part of National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, which encourages people wear the color orange to honor the more than 40,000 people who are killed with guns and approximately 85,000 who are shot and wounded every year.

Our faith compels us to love one another as Christ has loved us. We who follow the Prince of Peace must commit ourselves to work for peace in our communities. All are invited to wear orange in support and join us for this community event.

Wear Orange Prayer Service

Friday, June 2
6 p.m.
Tower Grove Park - Humboldt South Pavilion (download map here)
4257 Northeast Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110