Claiming Common Ground: A March Against Gun Violence

On Sunday, June 28, the Bishops United Against Gun Violence sponsored the "Claiming Common Ground" march from the Salt Palace Convention Center to a park several blocks away.

The New Hampshire Deputation participated, wearing our Jonathan Daniels t-shirts.

Marchers assemble beside the Salt Palace

Gay Jennings, President of the House of Deputies

Bishop Sutton of Maryland

Bishop Hayashi of Utah, gunshot victim

New Hampshire on the march

 

Nearing the park

This sign was seen throughout Convention

At the park, several speakers addressed the crowd

Formerly a police officer, now a clergy person

SLC gunshot victim whose daughter was shot in front of her

Our Bishop listens to powerful testimony

Presiding Bishop-elect Michael Curry, the final speaker

The march was inspiring, the stories shared were eloquent evidence to the destructive and deadly effects of gun violence in our communities. Thanks to Salt Lake City officials (15 permits were required in advance) and to law enforcement for blocking the streets so we could march peacefully through the city, in silent or in singing witness.