Toll the Bell Day

Join us as we “Toll the Bell”–A Call for Peace and Remembrance

We invite you to stand with us on Friday, June 5th as part of Penn Live Arts annual Toll the Bell, a city-wide sound installation honoring the memories of those lost to gun violence and raising awareness of the ongoing efforts to build a safer, more compassionate community.

At 1:00 pm sharp, Cranaleith Spiritual Center will ring its historic bell in solidarity with several sites across Philadelphia.  Together, we will honor the lives affected by gun violence and those working tirelessly to end it.  Our gathering will include song, prayer, and blessing of our city, as well as, personal stories of impact of gun violence shared by members of Mothers in Charge, an organization that advocates for, and lends their unwavering support to those affected by violence. 

Our historic bell –originally used during the “Troubles” in Ireland to warn villagers of approaching attack–now rings out with hope and urgency for justice and peace.  At Cranaleith, we are committed to raising awareness about non-violence, one of our Critical Concerns, through events like this and ongoing community programming.  

As part of our commitment, Cranaleith currently offers Women’s Healing Circles in collaboration with community partners as part of our Women Promoting Transformation and Healing (WPTH) grant* –a joint initiative with Women Empowered.  We’ve also partnered with The Peace Center of Bucks County and Just Listening to develop additional healing programs.

Stand with us.  Your presence matters.  Registration is encouraged but not required.

*This grant is funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) as part of a Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant award totaling approximately $115,0000 (annual award) and supported by an Office of the District Attorney of Philadelphia Forfeiture Fund Grant award totaling $25,000.