Pathways to Discipleship
First Presbyterian’s Gun Violence Prevention Subcommittee intends this serie to ground us in the common desire for nonviolence, create awareness of the impact of gun violence, and envision a response that prioritizes the safety and well-being of individuals and communities. This series will not seek to advocate for or against gun ownership or align with any particular political agenda
OCTOBER 15 - FAITHFUL RESPONSE TO GUN VIOLENCE:
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A Faithful Response to Gun Violence- Rev. Pen Peery (recording of class)
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OCTOBER 22 - ACTUAL IMPACT
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Impact of Gun Violence - Rev. Lucy Crain with Leiteisha Carter, Counselor Westerly Hils Academy, and Cynthia and Stephen Lloyd, educators a Butler High School (recording of class)
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OCTOBER 29 - NAMING THE EMOTION
SEPTEMBER 24 - Prayer
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Naming the Emotion - (recording of class)
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Look at this Emotion Identification Chart and identify the emotions you feel around gun violence.
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How do you tend to express these emotions? Healthy or unhealthy?
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Are you tempted to numb out to avoid feeling emotions?
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How could understanding your emotional state help in the gun violence conversation?
OCTOBER 29 PANEL - THE WAY FORWARD
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Decide how you want to help reduce gun violence. Visit these websites who were represented at the panel for suggestions :
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