Every year on September 21st the World Council of Churches encourages people of faith around the world to pause and pray that peace might prevail in our broken, war-torn world.

On Wednesday, Sept. 21st there will be an interfaith peace gathering on the front lawn of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, located at 800 N. A St. in downtown Richmond. Starting at 5pm there will be times of worship and prayer alternating with times of conversation, reflection, and fellowship. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic dinner, if you like. Drinks will be provided.

Anyone is invited to drop-in to attend and participate at any point in the evening

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Schedule and themes

5pm – Gathering worship & prayers

5:15pm – Conversation, reflection, and fellowship, Celebrating Peace of the Past

5:45pm – Worship & prayers

6pm – Conversation, reflection, and fellowship, Celebrating Peace Around Us

6:30m – Worship & prayers

6:45 – Conversation, reflection, and fellowship, Celebrating Peace Yet to Come

7:15 – Closing worship & prayers

This event is part of a series of peace events spanning the days between the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and the International Day of Prayer for Peace. It is coordinated through Children of Abraham, a local group focused on interfaith dialogue and relationship-building.