Upper Dublin Lutheran Church (UDLC), located at 411 Susquehanna Road in Ambler, will host the ‘Souls Shot Portrait Project’ opening reception on Saturday, September 6 from 5:00 – 7:00pm.

The exhibition was created in partnership with Or Hadash Synagogue to provide a visual representation of individuals impacted by gun violence. The display is free and open to the public on Sundays from 12:00 – 2:00pm and Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm through September 30.  A closing reception will be held on Sunday, September 28 from 12:00 – 2:00pm.

“We are committed to keeping a spotlight on this significant problem,” said UDLC Advocacy Team Leader Chris Tranchida. “Seeing the real people impacted by this epidemic inspires us to keep working toward change in our local community and beyond.”

From UDLC’s announcement:

This unique exhibition connects families of gun violence victims with fine artists to capture the essence of the lives lost or tragically altered. The project uses the transformative power of art to memorialize their loved ones while increasing awareness and encouraging a call to action.  

The event is organized by the UDLC Advocacy Team, which supports the congregation’s desire to live faith in a meaningful way through action. The ‘Souls Shot Portrait Project’ follows the Interfaith Community Forum on Preventing Gun Violence and the Memorial to the Lost held at UDLC in 2024.

UDLC and Or Hadash invite the community to attend the opening and closing receptions and the exhibition during public visiting hours.  For more information visit www.udlc.org or call 215-646-7999.

Photo: UDLC.org