Press Release
The following press released was prepared by AMOS (A Mid-Iowa Organizing Strategy).

Contacts
Rev. Dr. Brigitte Black, 317-979-0676
Rev. Frederick Gaddy, 314-494-5793
Rabbi David Kaufman, 515-491-1907
Faith Leaders & Community to Gather and Mourn the Tragic Events at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC

Faith leaders and community members will have the opportunity to gather and mourn the tragic shooting at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC at three separate events on Friday, June 19 in Des Moines:

  • Prayer Vigil from Noon to 1 p.m. at St Paul AME Church at 1201 Day St. in Des Moines
  • Interfaith Shabbat Service from 6 - 7 p.m. at Temple B'Nai Jeshurun at 5101 Grand in Des Moines.  Featured Speaker, Rev. Dr. Brigitte Black from Bethel AME in Des Moines
  • Community Worship Service at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel AME Church in Des Moines at 1528 E. University.

All events will take place tomorrow, Friday, June 19.  The events are free and open to the public.

 

Events sponsored by AMOS, the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines, the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, and the Des Moines Area Religious Council.
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