Ecumenical Advocacy Days, April 21-24, 2017, is just a
week and a half away, and it is shaping up to be a record year for
attendance and participation in our Congressional Advocacy Day! We
look forward to a great event focused on the theme "
Confronting
Chaos, Forging Community - Challenging Racism, Materialism and
Militarism."
For those who cannot come to Washington, join EAD's
new FaceBook Live Streaming, download the new EAD APP, and plan to
join participants in Washington in prayer,
and call-in to Congress with EAD's Congressional Ask.
An action alert with a 1-800 number will be sent next week.
Download the APP by clicking the button below for all needed
resources, or go to AdvocacyDyas.org.
As Christians, we are about to embark this evening for
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter prayers,
worship, reflection, public and family celebration and for some,
fasting. EAD 2017 will continue those traditions the following weekend
as we continue our Easter Time witness to the Good News of
Christ! At EAD, we have planned two new and special Prayer
Vigil opportunities for participants to engage and deepen and
strengthen our personal and public witness:
EAD Prayer Vigil at the Pentagon
Sunday, April 23, 5:30 pm
Join a solemn walk and prayer vigil at the Pentagon Sunday
night. Participants will gather in the foyer
of Lincoln Hall at the DoubleTree Hotel just following
the closing plenary at 5:30pm. Join us as we lift up prayers
for a shift in U.S. policy away from unrestrained militarism.
Prayer Vigil, Walk and Public Witness
Monday, April 24, Noon
United Methodist Building, Capital Hill
Join EAD participants, faith leaders and other
advocates for a prayer vigil in front of the United Methodist
Building (First St. and Maryland Avenue NE, next to The Supreme
Court) followed by a faith walk to and a public witness in the atrium
of the Senate Hart Building (Constitution Avenue, across the street
from the United Methodist Building). We will pray and read
scripture at both locations. For those who are able and feel
called, EAD participants are invited to fast from Sunrise to Sundown
during Monday's Lobby Day. Some are planning on direct
action at The Hart Building. No one is obligated to engage in
direct action and our collective witness will not be as
such. If any participant feels called to join in direct
action, s/he must attend a meeting on Sunday evening
at 8:00 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel. Meeting room will be
announced at EAD.
Blessings to All on the
Beginning of this Holy Weekend.
See you next weekend!
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