Press Release -- our Earthday Standout

The Greater Fall River Committee for Peace and Justice, along with the Somerset Chapter of the Massachusetts Clean Air Coalition, announce an Earth Day Vigil on Wednesday April 22nd beginning at 4 p.m. near the Somerset side of the Brightman Street Bridge.    The Earth Day Vigil, announced the event spokesperson, Rev. James Hornsby, will focus on the need for renewable fuels which do not contribute to global warming, environmental pollution and war to gain control of oil and gas.   “We are encouraging anyone to come, bring signs or not, and simply spend an hour so on Earth Day thinking, praying or meditating about our planet and how we may improve our environment. We chose this location because it so close the two coal-burning power plants, but we hope that we reduce sharply the use of all fossil fuels.”   “The idea began with the Greater Fall River Committee for Peace and Justice, which sees competition for oil and gas as a contributor to war and injustice; the folks in the Clean Air Coalition, who in March held a demonstration against coal plants, readily agreed to join us and co-sponsor the event,” he added.  Parking is available at the Somerset Park ‘n Ride at the intersection of Routes 6 and 138 (Riverside Ave); people will gather at the public park, then go to the sidewalk. The general public is invited.

info from    The Rev. James H. Hornsby, licsw   Rector Emeritus   Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church   Office and home: 260 Lake Avenue, Fall River, MA 02721-5423   Tel. 508-672-6607 fax 508-676-1876 email jjhornsby@aol.com