The Details: A Vigil
This is the type of IDOPP event to have if...
- Your church has done IDOPP before and knows how to put together a vigil.
- You have good contacts with other churches in your area or desire to reach out to other congregations/faith groups.
What is a vigil?
A vigil is typically a public event with 2 or more congregations or faith groups lifting up local visions of peace.
Things to think about...
- While one congregation can take the lead, a better plan would be to have participating churches collaborate and plan together. This type of IDOPP event is ideal for a local ecumenical group or ministerial association to sponsor.
- Allow 6-8 weeks of planning time.
- Consider including erecting a peace pole, either purchased or made locally, as a key component of your observance.
- Consider using the Kids as Peacemakers mural project as a way of involving children and youth.
- Consider using a very public venue for your vigil--a public park or auditorium--a place where everyone will feel welcome.
How we can help you...
- Access to the online resources & links of this web site
- Access to the member's forum where you can give and receive feedback from OEP staff and other participants.
- Listing in the online Participants List.
- Copy of the IDOPP Organizer's Handbook with step-by-step guidance about how to organize your event.
- Special media training via a free conference call.
- Camera-ready display ad copy for your local and/or regional newspapers.
- 2-3 telephone consultations with OEP staff at important times during your organizing process.
- You will be asked to complete an online report on your vigil midway through and at the completion of your event giving the highlights of your experience. This information will be used in post-event publicity in the Messenger and other denominational religious news sources.
