June 6, 2007

Dr. Timothy Nonn, coordinator of the International Campaign for Justice in Sudan, will speak in Hood River on Saturday, June 9, at 6 p.m. at Riverside Community Church.

Nonn’s visit to the Gorge is part of a national tour to raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur and the case against Sudan at the International Criminal Court.

“This is the first time in history that a sitting government will be tried for crimes against humanity,” Nonn said.

“For too long, people have neglected the injustice and suffering that ravage people’s lives in Darfur. The situation cries out for a response from us all,” said Rev. Vicky Stifter, pastor at Riverside Community Church.

“International support for justice in Sudan is growing,” stated Rev. John Boonstra, pastor of Bethel Congregational Church in White Salmon, Wash. “We invite the faith community and other concerned people in the Gorge to learn more about the crisis in Darfur and help provide moral leadership in this critical hour to stand up for the dignity of its people.”