The Greater Santa Barbara Clergy Association will hold an interfaith community vigil titled Vigil for Lament, Peace and Solidarity, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara, 21 E. Constance St.

“This event is intended to offer a compassionate space for our community to lament the pain, violence, and uncertainty affecting our world today,” organizers said. “This includes the wars and conflicts unfolding across the globe as well as the struggles faced by our neighbors here in Santa Barbara, especially within the immigrant community.”

“Many local residents have expressed a desire for the faith community to be more supportive, encouraging, and vocal. This vigil is a response to that call.”

The service will focus on the voices of those most directly affected, with clergy present for support.

All elements of the evening will be offered in Spanish and English, and music will be provided by the Resistance Singers. The guiding spirit of the event is expressed in the simple invitation: “Come As You Are.”
 
Program elements:

Prayer and silence

Personal sharing from community members, including representatives from La Casa de la Raza and SB Resiste

A Communal Lament Practice inviting participants to write their laments on index cards and release them in their own way and time, whether by burning, shredding, burying, or another meaningful act

A Litany of Solidarity, Encouragement and Hope

One-on-One Prayer and Support with clergy available for personal prayer and optional anointing with oil.

For more, contact First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara at fpcsb.org.