** LOCATION CHANGE ** — We’re now gathering outside of the State House on the City Side (facing the mall)

On Thursday, June 12th, the Rhode Island State Council of Churches is gathering faith leaders from across Rhode Island’s diverse religious landscape to rally for the full passage of H5436, critical legislation that prohibits the purchase of assault weapons and that will help prevent future mass tragedies in the state.

Join us as we continue to advocate for a Rhode Island grounded in compassion, non-violence, and love.

Leaders who will be present include:

Rev. T. J. DeMarco — Presbytery of Southern New England

Rabbi Barry Dolinger, The Board of Rabbis of Greater Rhode Island

Rev. George Farley — President, Ministers Alliance of Rhode Island

Jim Jahnz — Secretary for Catholic Charities and Social Ministry, Diocese of Providence

Rt. Rev. Nicholas Knisely — Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of RI

Rev. Dr. Patty Kogut — Southern New England Conference United Church of Christ

Rebecca Leuchak — New England Yearly Meeting of Friends

Angela Howard-McParland — Justice Resource Manager, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

Rev. Heather Bailes Baker — Hearts for Social Justice & RI United Methodists in Action

Bishop Sandra Miller — Pastor, Shekinah Family Worship Center

Rabbi Howard Voss-Altman — Temple Habonim

Rev. Dr. Jamie Washam — First Baptist Church in America, American Baptist

Swami Yogatmananda — Vedanta Society of Providence