Described as a way to "reaffirm our values of dignity, justice, and peace with people of all faith traditions," the Episcopal Diocese of New York is co-organizing a post-election interfaith vigil for the public to come together for reflection and community.
On Wednesday, November 6 beginning at 7pm, the vigil service will take place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights. It welcomes attendees to come together to pray, sing and "share creative expressions of hope for our collective futures."
The service will feature prayers and readings by Pádraig Ó Tuama, Dr. Simran Jeet Singh, Rabbi Hilly Haber, the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Imam Dr. Ebad Rahman, Nell Gibson, Rev. Doyeon Park, the Rev. Chloe Breyer, the Rt. Rev. Lawrence Provenzano, Rabbi Joe Potasnik, and Rev. Al Sharpton. Bishop Matthew Heyd, the Very Rev. Patrick Malloy, and the Very Rev. Lydia Bucklin will host.
Musical guests include the Paul Robeson Ensemble from Mother AME Zion Church, Jeannine Otis, Larry Marshall, Dorian Lake, Bobby Harden, Dr. Sandra teresa soledad Montes vela, Amir Vahab, Arvind Theodore, Nina Stern, and Tamer Pinarbasi.
There will be time during the service for everyone to light a candle.
If you can't make it in-person the service will be live-streamed on the Cathedral's YouTube page.