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Oct 16, 2023, 5:10 PM

Be SMART: Step Three - Ask about unsecured guns in other homes

There are approximately 4.6 million U.S. children living in a household with at least one loaded, unlocked gun. That’s why you need to Ask about firearms in other homes your child visits.

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Oct 11, 2023, 5:27 PM

Be SMART: Step Two: Model responsible behavior

Modeling responsible behavior means that SMART adults make sure that kids don’t have the opportunity to access guns.

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Oct 4, 2023, 5:14 PM

Be SMART: Step One: Secure your guns

Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in Missouri. We have the power to prevent these tragedies from happening.

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Sep 25, 2023, 5:20 PM

Be SMART: A campaign for gun safety

In the Diocese of Missouri we are committed to work to prevent child firearm tragedies. It is our responsibility as adults to keep children safe from accessing guns. Every adult can play a role in keeping our kids and communities safe by learning how to promote responsible gun ownership.

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May 26, 2023, 3:39 PM

Taking Action Against Gun Violence

From prayer vigils, to Sunday sermons, to marching in the streets, the Diocese of Missouri is engaging in efforts to end gun violence in our communities.

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Apr 25, 2023, 3:53 PM

Public Advocacy: So NO to Guns in Churches Bill

The Rev. Mary Haggerty urges us take a few minutes to call the members of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety committee to urge them to vote NO on HB 282.

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Apr 20, 2023, 3:59 PM

Wear Orange for Gun Violence Awareness Sunday

The weekend of June 2-4, 2023, Episcopal Churches across the Diocese of Missouri are invited to participate in “Wear Orange Day” in honor of victims and survivors of gun violence across our country.

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Mar 21, 2023, 4:05 PM

Gun Violence Prevention: A Call to Action

We are gathering Episcopalians across the Diocese to respond to legislative issues, provide education, and pray together.

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Feb 8, 2023, 4:08 PM

Promoting Gun Sense

Sadly, the issue of gun violence prevention has become a partisan issue. It is NOT for us, as followers of Jesus, a partisan political issue; it is an issue of the sanctity of every human life and how we structure our common life together.

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Jun 15, 2016, 4:13 PM

Bishop Appoints Deputy for Gun Violence Prevention

Bishop George Wayne Smith announces the appointment of the Rev. Marc D. Smith, Ph.D., as Bishop’s Deputy for Gun Violence Prevention.

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