Interfaith vigil for Orlando shooting victims’ families

Havurah Shir Hadash will host an interfaith vigil at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18, for the families of the victims of the mass murder in Orlando, Fla. The program will include teachings, prayers, silent meditation and songs.

Presenters include Gina DuQuenne, President of Southern Oregon Pride; Shirley Patton of First Presbyterian Church, Rabbi David Zaslow of Havurah Shir Hadash, Rev. Norma Nakai Burton of Unitry in Ashland, Father Tom Buechele of Trinity Episcopal Church, Bruce Borgerson of Ashland United Methodist Church, Rev. Nan L. White of the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Rev. Ruth Kirby of Rogue Valley Interfaith Ministries, Bryce Ennis and Alice Di Micele.

A freewill donation box will be at the front door and all proceeds will be given on behalf of residents of Ashland to the families of the victims in Orlando. Havurah Shir Hadash is located at 185 N. Mountain Ave. in Ashland.