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August 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

A Christian peace vigil in opposition to nuclear weapons takes place at the South Gate of HM Naval Base Clyde at 10:30am on Saturday 2 August.

It is an ecumenical service of prayer, reflection, readings, and hymns is organised by Justice & Peace Scotland.

The vigil will be led by Most Rev William Nolan, Archbishop of Glasgow and President of Justice & Peace Scotland; Right Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland; and Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Free transport

Anne-Marie Clements of J&P Scotland said: "We are keen to have a large and visible gathering at this year’s vigil to mark 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

"To make it easier for people to attend, free transport is being provided from Edinburgh and Glasgow by Justice & Peace Scotland and the Church of Scotland."

  • Edinburgh pick-up: Waterloo Place (beside Waverley Station), departing 7.45am.
  • Glasgow pick-up: Gordon Street (outside Central Station), departing 9.15am.

To book your free seat, please email: office@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk

Include the following details:

  • Your name
  • Your pick-up location (Edinburgh or Glasgow)
  • The number of seats you’d like to reserve

She added: "As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers and to uphold the dignity of every human life. Nuclear weapons are fundamentally incompatible with this call as their existence threatens indiscriminate destruction and a future built on fear and power-wielding rather than on fraternity amongst nations.

"We hope you’ll join us for this important and hopeful act of Christian witness. If you've never come along to one of our peace vigils before, why not make this your first one?"

Details

Date:
August 2
Time:
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

HMNB Clyde (Faslane)
Faslane
Helensburgh, G84 0EH United Kingdom
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Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh
Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh, Charity No. SC008540