August 6, 2023
St. Bartholomew's Episcopalian Church, New York
On August 6, 2023, the 78th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons and the United Religions Initiative observed The 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day. The event was held at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopalian Church in New York City and featured reflections, prayers, and action steps for a nuclear weapons-free world from guests including the Rt. Rev. William E. Swing, Audrey Kitagawa, Jonathan Granoff, and Michael Ramos. The observation included the announcement of the 2023 Gorbachev/Shultz Youth Award winner, a beautiful cello performance by Michael Fitzpatrick, and other remembrances of the sacrifices of the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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The 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day, August 6, 2023 – Full Event
Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons and the United Religions Initiative honored the 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day with prayers, reflections, and action steps for a world free of nuclear weapons.
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day – "Blowing in the Wind" with Peter Yarrow
Peter Yarrow of folk group Peter, Paul and Mary led a rendition of “Blowing in the Wind” by the group gathered at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopalian Church for Nuclear Prayer Day on August 6, 2023.
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day – The Rt. Rev. William E. Swing
The Rt. Rev. William E. Swing, Founder and President Emeritus of URI, announced the winner of the Gorbachev/Shultz Youth Award, Yogev Von Kundra, and shared his reflections at the 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopalian Church on August 6, 2023.
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day – Jonathan Granoff, J.D.
Jonathan Granoff, President of the Global Security Institute, shared his reflections on the horrors of nuclear weapons and offered his prayer for peace at the 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopalian Church on August 6, 2023.
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day – Audrey Kitagawa, J.D.
IAMC President and Founder Audrey Kitagawa offered her reflections and blessings on the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima at the 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopalian Church on August 6, 2023.
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day – Michael Ramos
Michael Ramos, President/CEO of the United Way of Tompkins County shared his reflections and offered his prayers at the 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopalian Church on August 6, 2023.
The 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day – Michael Fitzpatrick
Michael Fitzpatrick provided a moving solo cello performance honoring the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the 2nd Annual Nuclear Prayer Day at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopalian Church in New York City.
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