Prayers for Peace

On October 7, 2024 we will gather for a time of prayer in front of Castlegar City Hall from noon to 12:30 pm to mark the one year anniversary of the start of the most recent armed conflict between Palestine and Israel. The fighting began began with the Hamas-led attacks and kidnappings of October 7, 2023 followed by the brutal retaliation back and forth between the two nations, which has left so many civilians, especially Palestinians, dead or displaced. We mourn all loss of life in this war and pray for peace to come quickly to the area. People of all faiths are invited to join. This event is held in cooperation with the Kootenay Region Branch of the United Nations Association.