Stand Up Sunday: January 29, 2017
South Carolina's second 'Stand Up Sunday' will be observed on January 29, 2017.
Congregations are encouraged to participate in this effort by remembering victims of gun violence
on that Sunday, and by taking steps to draw attention to gun violence prevention.
Churches can formally register their participation by emailing: [email protected]
Congregations are encouraged to participate in this effort by remembering victims of gun violence
on that Sunday, and by taking steps to draw attention to gun violence prevention.
Churches can formally register their participation by emailing: [email protected]
Church resources:
Gun Violence Prayer
Litany for Gun Violence Prevention
Bishops Against Gun Violence website (with other liturgical resources)
ARM in ARM: South Carolinians for Responsible Gun Ownership
Stand Up Sunday is being organized statewide by Arm-in-Arm: South Carolinians for Responsible Gun Ownership, formerly Gun Sense SC. This independent nonprofit group adopted a new name on January 23. It seeks to address the public health crisis of gun violence by educating citizens, building awareness, and supporting nonpartisan legislation.
ARM in ARM 'Talking Points' (PDF)
Stand Up Sunday letter from ARM in ARM (PDF)
Sample letters to legislators from ARM in ARM (PDF)
Gun Violence Prayer
Litany for Gun Violence Prevention
Bishops Against Gun Violence website (with other liturgical resources)
ARM in ARM: South Carolinians for Responsible Gun Ownership
Stand Up Sunday is being organized statewide by Arm-in-Arm: South Carolinians for Responsible Gun Ownership, formerly Gun Sense SC. This independent nonprofit group adopted a new name on January 23. It seeks to address the public health crisis of gun violence by educating citizens, building awareness, and supporting nonpartisan legislation.
ARM in ARM 'Talking Points' (PDF)
Stand Up Sunday letter from ARM in ARM (PDF)
Sample letters to legislators from ARM in ARM (PDF)
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Stand Up Sunday 2016
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Episcopalians Against Gun Violence
Rally & March At the 78th General Convention in Salt Lake City June 28, 2015 
Bishop vonRosenberg was among the 79 bishops who marched in Salt Lake City to bring awareness to the problem of gun violence.
Members and friends of South Carolina's Deputation to General Convention wore tshirts honoring the Emanuel Nine at the Episcopalians Against Gun Violence Rally in Salt Lake City on June 28, 2015.
Michael Curry was among the bishops who spoke against gun violence at the rally on June 28, the day after he was elected as the 27th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church.
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