East County Faith and Community Leaders Host Walk Against Violence Sunday
Second monthly night walk to be hosted by Antioch Church Family
On Sunday, July 8th at 7 p.m., Antioch residents will gather at Antioch Church Family to stand up against the violence that threatens East Contra Costa County. This movement was launched last month and over 60 participants attended the first night walk. This Sunday, community and faith leaders will continue to walk to deliver their message of peace, unity and offer up a prayer to end the violence that has greatly impacted their communities.
Nearly a dozen congregations from the area have joined the movement that aims to bring hope and address the issue of violence in East County. The participating congregations include: St. John Lutheran Church; Antioch Christian Center, Antioch Church Family, East County Shared Ministry (Pittsburg Community Presbyterian & First Congregational Church of Antioch); International Christian Ministry; Grace Bible Fellowship; St. Ignatius of Antioch; Most Holy Rosary Church; Islamic Center of the East Bay; and St. George Episcopal Church.
After witnessing violence in their own churches and the impact it was having on their congregation members, the faith leaders were determined to do something to address the critical issue of violence. The night walks is only the first step in what they see as a strategy to decrease the violence in their communities.
The night walks will be held every second Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. in rotating church locations and all are invited to attend.
The Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization (CCISCO) is a federation of 25 religious congregations, seven different denominations, representing 35,000 families in Contra Costa County. CCISCO is an active member of the PICO National Network. For more information call (925) 779-9302 or visit them at 202 G Street, Suite 1 or online at www.CCISCO.org
