In the wake of the devastating shootings in Lewiston, Prince of Peace Parish is hosting a Concert of Hope, an interfaith collaboration of healing, hope and music.
The concert will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St. It will feature choirs from several churches in the Lewiston-Auburn area, including a performance from Chorale Notre Dame de la Paix, which is made up of members of the African community of central Maine.
The Maine Music Society also will offer music as well as readings from Scripture and poetry, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland.
“Our cherished friends and family within the Lewiston/Auburn community are currently enduring a challenging period,” said Fr. Daniel Greenleaf, pastor of Prince of Peace Parish. “Maine has always been about unity, family, tolerance and togetherness, and it is in this spirit that we extend a heartfelt invitation to join us for an uplifting Concert of Hope.”
Those who attend can take home or sign up to receive a soothing “blanket of healing.” The parish received 300 of the blankets from an anonymous donor. Seventy-five of them will be available at the church, and there will be order forms for those who wish to have one delivered free of charge.
“The overwhelming support from our colleagues and partners has been truly heartwarming. We have received contributions from various sources and an outpouring of love, prayers and kindness, including donations in excess of $20,000, as well as numerous individuals who have stepped forward with offers of meals and counseling for all involved,” said Jennifer Bussiere, Prince of Peace Parish’s director of communications.
There is no cost to attend the Concert of Hope.
For more information, call Tyler Nadeau, director of evangelization for Prince of Peace Parish, at 207-891-3945.