On Tuesday, December 31st, you and your family are invited to the Capital City for a stirring New Years Eve Peace Vigil. The event, hosted by the Trenton Meeting of Friends, will begin at 4pm at the Trenton Friends Meeting House, located at 142 E Hanover St, Trenton, NJ 08608. Inspired by the Quaker tradition of silent introspection, following a brief period of reflection, inter-faith leaders will be invited to the podium to discuss what “peace on earth” means to them. This heartfelt evening of discussion and reflection offers guests a wonderful opportunity to look within, convene with a diverse community, and connect on the common ground which brings us together.

Following the remarks, attendees will once again be invited to meditate in silence, giving those who feel so moved the opportunity to share from their personal and faith tradition. Later on, guests will be led to raise their voices in song with a well-known catalog of tunes centered on the topics of the evening. At the conclusion of the night, guests are invited to stay for fellowship and enjoy a light supper, which will be provided. As we work together to bring peace and prosperity to the Capital City, events like these remind us that while this the fight for peace is a mighty undertaken, it is never taken on alone.

If you are interested in attending the peace vigil, please RSVP on the Trenton Meeting of Friends website, linked here: RSVP – Peace Vigil. While the event does begin at 4pm, guests are invited to trickle in throughout the duration of the evening. If you are arriving late, upon your arrival, please be certain to enter quietly. For those unable to attend in-person but still hoping to be a part of the event, please be certain to RSVP on Zoom, linked here: Zoom – RSVP. The meeting ID for the upcoming vigil is 991 547 4009, and the passcode is 1739. This event is sponsored by Trenton Meeting of Friends and co-sponsored by the Coalition for Peace Action of Princeton.

If you have any questions or would like any help registering for the upcoming event, please contact the Trenton Meeting of Friends at 609-278-4551 or trentonquakers@gmail.com for further assistance. To learn more about this and other upcoming Patriots Week festivities, please check out their website, linked here: Patriots Week.

Far more than just a kind holiday sentiment, “peace of earth” is a noble calling placed upon each and every one of our communities. As we work hand in hand to pave the way towards a more peaceful future, the annual Peace Vigil offers Trentonians the perfect place to close out 2024 and set bold intentions for the exciting year to come. Do your part in protecting the peace this holiday season, be certain to RSVP today.

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