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First Parish Church will be sponsoring a candlelight vigil on Westford Common for victims of gun violence on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. The vigil is in remembrance of the fifth anniversary of Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, as well as the 500,000 American victims and survivors of gun violence since December 2012.
It will be part of a nationwide tribute in partnership with the Newtown Foundation, Newtown Action Alliance, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown Survivor Network, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Organizing for Action, States United to Prevent Gun Violence, St Marks Episcopal Church and Women’s March.
The First Parish Congregation is also partnering with local churches and organizations. Members of interested groups and organizations who would like to get involved can contact Beth Perkins or Tom Clay.
