John Pavlovitz, author of The Beautiful Mess blog and a former pastor, was the keynote speaker at the Grandparents for Gun Safety annual forum. He was excellent. He also participated in a panel with local clergy discussing what churches can do to fight gun violence.
These SM East seniors have re-formed the East Against Gun Violence Club in response to a frightening spring lockdown drill that they didn't know was a drill and an experience at the National Speech and Debate tournament in June when there was a suspected active shooter. They spoke to Grandparents for Gun Safety. A group from Sumner and Wyandotte schools also spoke and are organizing. When you get the youth interested in gun safety, I feel hopeful.
Judy Sherry, who founded Grandparents for Gun Safety after the Sandy Hook shootings, stepped down as chairman after 12 years. Thankfully she will continue to be actively involved.
I joined Grandparents for Gun Safety last week after the parade violence. Attended my first meeting (which is conveniently at Colonial) yesterday to learn how we proceed. You don't have to be a grandparent. More than 100 folks showed up, many becoming members.
