Thursday, February 28, 2013

Community Conversation on the Death Penalty

A forum on issues surrounding capital punishment will be held on Sunday, March 10 from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., in Stewart Hall at St Andrew Church of Christ, 6908 Beneva Road, Sarasota, Florida. Featured speakers Mike and Pat Coughlin, members of Pax Christi USA, Cleveland, Ohio, West Chapter, will discuss their personal experiences with the death penalty focused on the topic; "Why We Chose To Live Nonviolently." Also speaking will be attorney Adam Tebrugge, who will give an update on recent developments in the Florida legislature and the courts. The event is sponsored by Pax Christi USA, Manasota Chapter, in cooperation with the congregation of St. Andrews. Light refreshments will be served and any interested persons are welcome to attend.