Global Candlelight Vigil for PeaceOn Sunday, March 16, we have the opportunity to join with peace activists around the world and attend a 7 p.m. candlelight vigil for peace.
Co-sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee, Win Without War, Move On, Desmond Tutu and many other faith-based groups, this truly global effort will include almost 700 vigils in 48 countries. These will be peaceful vigils, not rallies. The power of this event lies in its numbers and its silence. The tone of these vigils is somber and strong.
Here are the local locations:
Washington, DC
Lincoln Memorial on the Mall, 6-8 p.m.
Folk singers Peter, Paul, & Mary are among the voices that will be lifted at an interfaith candlelight vigil for peace in the nation's capital. The American Friends Service Committee is a sponsor of the Washington, DC, vigil.
Dupont Circle, 7 p.m.
Fill the circle with the light of hope.
Glover Park, 7 p.m.
39th and Calvert streets NW
A peaceful gathering for peace, with candles and open hearts for the world.
Arlington, Va.
Corner of Columbia Pike and S. Joyce St., 7 p.m.
Meet on the grassy hill that faces the Pentagon across the intersection from the Navy Annex gas station. Park for free at Pentagon City Mall or take Metro to Pentagon City. Cross Army-Navy Drive and walk down S. Joyce Street under the 395 overpass. Pass the gas station and look to your left; the grassy hill is across Columbia Pike. Be mindful that this area is the property of the US Navy, so be respectful and don't make this a demonstration. DO NOT park in the parking lots in front of this area; those lots are restricted Navy property.
Alexandria, Va., Old Town, Market Square
King Street between N. Fairfax and N. Royal, 7 p.m.
Meet in front of City Hall, at the square with a large fountain.
Bethesda, Md.
Bethesda and Woodmont avenues, 7 p.m.
Regular Sunday evening vigils have been taking place here since Dec. 29, 2002
Wheaton, Md.
General Getty Park, 10000 Woodland Ave., 7 p.m.
Meet at the gazebo. Getty Park is one block north of Forest Glen Metro station on Georgia Avenue.
