Some of the speakers: Rev Natalie Chamberlain, Interfaith Alliance of Central California and United Christian Church; Ghassane Habib, Islamic Cultural Center; Rev Dr Chris Breedlove, College Community Congregational Church; Beverly Fitzpatrick, Peace Fresno; Jean Hays, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom; Rabbi Rick Winer, Temple Beth Israel
On Thursday, December 20, 2012 the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno hosted a candlelight prayer vigil for the victims of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. A number of faith, peace, and community groups collaborated to organize the event. Dr. Su Kapoor was a chief organizer.
The gold candle represented hope. Participants each lit their candle from the candle of hope and then carried it into the world.
Dr. Su Kapoor & Babs Eskin, Unitarian Universalist Church and IACC. Once outside, everyone was asked to pray in a way befitting their tradition.
