Multi-faith, Multiracial Group of Faith Leaders Hold Prayer Vigil for Free, Fair and Safe Elections ahead of Election Day
FOR PLANNING PURPOSES
Monday, November 7, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT
Austin Schuler, aschuler@faithinpubliclife.org, 540-280-3393
Multi-faith, Multiracial Group of Faith Leaders Hold Prayer Vigil for Free, Fair and Safe Elections ahead of Election Day
*Faith Leaders Available for Interviews*
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, November 7, at 2:00 p.m. EST, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Sikh and Buddhist faith leaders from across the country will come together virtually to be in community and hold an online prayer vigil ahead of Election Day. In addition to holding time for prayer, faith leaders will be calling on our elected leaders to ensure voters are free from violence and intimidation at the polls.
Faith in Public Life has trained over 150 peacekeepers or poll watchers in Ohio, Florida and Georgia combined and will have faith leaders at polling places across those states on Election Day.
Co-sponsors of the event include: Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice, Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Interfaith Alliance, Faithful America, Wisconsin Council of Churches, National Council of Churches, United Church of Christ and Interfaith Power and Light
WHAT: Virtual Prayer Vigil with Multi-faith, Multiracial Faith Coalition
WHEN: Monday, November 7, at 2 p.m. EST
WHERE: To watch, register here.
WHO:
Jeanné Lewis, Interim CEO, Faith in Public Life
Vasu Bandhu, Arizona Faith Network
Emma Petty Adams, Co-Executive Director, Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Rev. Paul Raushenbush, President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance
Rev. Christian Watkins, NETWORK
Rabbi Bonnie Margulis, Wisconsin Faith Voices for Justice
Hajj Reza Nekumanesh, Executive Director, Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno
Rev. Dr. Amariah McIntosh, The Ohio Council of Churches
Sandy Sorseen, United Church of Christ
Sister Bridget Bearss, The Leadership Conference of Women Religious
Tarunjit Singh Butalia, Religions for Peace USA
Rev. Leo Seyij Allen, Georgia Campaigns Manager, Faith in Public Life
Rev. Dan Clark, Ohio Director, Faith in Public Life
Min. Shavonne Williams, Georgia Organizing Ambassador, Faith in Public Life
Rev. Rosie Washington, Leadership Development Director, Faith in Public Life
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