About Us
Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence is mobilizing, strengthening, and partnering with faith communities to end gun violence.
Our vision is faith communities everywhere proclaiming God’s dream of human flourishing through meaningful and life-giving participation in gun violence prevention.
We are developing a national network of faith-led gun violence prevention, making it possible for faith leaders to connect with each other and to existing and emerging work in their communities.
Our Story
Faith leaders rally in D.C. for gun safety as survivors demand action from Congress
On June 08, 2022 – Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence organized a prayer vigil and a rally for gun safety afterwards at the U.S. Capitol.
Our Work
Connecting Faith-based Work
Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence is creating a unique and expansive national directory of churches, congregations, faith communities, and faith-informed organizations actively involved in gun violence prevention.
Helpful Resources
We provide and promote resources to help faith leaders and their communities explore and engage in a number of different approaches to gun violence reduction and prevention.
Vigils, Convenings, and Training
We are connecting and supporting faith communities and leaders who are interested in developing, hosting, or participating in gun violence prevention events and activities.
Our Team
The Rev. Hope A.J. Christensen
The Rev. Hope A.J. Christensen has been serving in non-profit organizations for nearly 20 years, most recently as the Executive Director of an ecumenical Christian leadership organization. She holds a Master of Divinity from Bexley Seabury Seminary and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
The Rt. Rev. Mark M. Beckwith
Linda Beza
Rev. Jason Carson Wilson
