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78th Anniversary Remembrance of Hiroshima/Nagasaki Bombings: Springfield

Sun August 6, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT

Sunday August 6TH @ 2:30pm
the steps of the Springfield City Hall in Springfield, MA

Co-sponsored by: Greater Springfield Campaign Nonviolence, Pax Christi, JustFaith Ministries, and the Agape Community

Featuring:
– Dramatic reading of: “Original Child Bomb” by Thomas Merton
– Keynote Address: Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons/Back from the Brink/H.Res.77: Dr. Ira Helfand, PSR, IPPNW, ICAN
– Presentation: Jesse Lederman, Springfield City Council President
– Prayers for peace

The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine. Bring a lawn chair.

For more information contact Deacon Bill Toller (413) 478-5201

Details

Date:
Sun August 6, 2023
Time:
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm EDT
Event Category:

Organizer

Greater Springfield Campaign Nonviolence

Venue

Springfield City Hall
36 Court St
Springfield, 01103
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