From the Open-Publishing Calendar
From the Open-Publishing Newswire
Indybay Feature
Vigil and Program in Support of Gerard Jean-Juste | |
Date | Saturday December 10 |
Time | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
![]() |
|
Location Details | |
Trinity United Methodist Church of Berkeley - Chapel Enter at 2320 Dana (between Bancroft and Durant), Berkeley Street Parking -- Six blocks from Downtown Berkeley BART |
|
Event Type | Vigil/Ritual |
Organizer/Author | |
Haiti Action Committee & What If? Foundation
invite you to A Candlelight Vigil and Program in support of Father Gerard Jean-Juste of Port-au-Prince, Haiti Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005 -- 4 - 6 pm Trinity United Methodist Church of Berkeley - Chapel Enter at 2320 Dana (between Bancroft and Durant), Berkeley Street Parking -- Six blocks from Downtown Berkeley BART Prayers, Poems, Music and the latest news about Father Jean-Juste and Haiti’s political situation Music by Freedom Song Network Fr. Jean-Juste is one of Haiti’s most respected human rights advocates. November 21 marked four months since he was illegally arrested and imprisoned. The coup regime in Haiti refuses to release him, despite having no evidence of wrongdoing. December 10 is Human Rights Day. There will be a large demonstration in Miami on this day for the release of Fr. Jean- Juste and all of Haiti’s political prisoners. Please join us for this candlelight vigil in solidarity with our courageous brother, and with the Haitian community in Miami. Free will offering to support Fr. Jean-Juste’s work among impoverished children and the work of the Haiti Action Committee. Cosponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church of Berkeley. For more information call 510-483-7481 http://www.haitiaction.net http://www.whatiffoundation.org Be sure to continue circulating the petitions to the Catholic Bishops about Jean-Juste, sent separately. Prayers for Father Jean-Juste and all Haitian political prisoners will be said at various worship services in the Bay Area on the weekend of December 10 --joining these congregations, too, with this modest but important activity for Haiti on both coasts. |
Add Your Comments
We are 100% volunteer and depend on your participation to sustain our efforts!
Get Involved
If you'd like to help with maintaining or developing the website, contact us.
Publish
Publish your stories and upcoming events on Indybay.
Topics
More
Search Indybay's Archives
Advanced Search
►
▼
IMC Network