McLean — Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, will host a free faith and public policy breakfast on “Gun Violence and Gospel Values—Possible Church Responses” on Saturday, June 15, with a simple breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by the program, ending by 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited.
The featured speaker is Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, director of the Office of Public Witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Washington, D.C. He will talk about the magnitude of gun violence in America, attitudes toward guns in American culture, constitutional issues, the politics and economics of gun sales, legislative efforts at gun control, and constructive action by the church.
A member of the National Rifle Association will also provide a perspective. For more information, contact Ray Martin, martinrs@aol.com, or 703-556-0123.