Be SMART is a program developed by Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund to bring together parents and all adults concerned about kids, gun, and safety. It is a non-partisan program. On Sunday, March 5 after the 10 a.m. service, Lenette Johnson and Tara Bennett from the Committee for Peace and Justice presented this program at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kansas City.

There were over 30 people who attended this presentation which lasted for 20 minutes. The audience listened attentively and was responsive.

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This program is available to all congregations and adult groups in the Diocese. Please email Tara Bennett at peaceandjustice@diowestmo.org for details and a possible visit.

Lenette Johnson is a retired educator and a member of the Diocesan Peace and Justice Committee. She is a member of St Mary’s Episcopal Church and Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City.