Atlanta – A group of theology students from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University will be leading two Interfaith Prayer Vigils for Troy Davis on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 12 Noon and 8:00 PM in Cannon Chapel.

“This is an opportunity for the Emory community and those in the surrounding area to come together and pray for justice for Troy and healing for the McPhail family,” says Kim Jackson, the student body president of Candler. “All too often we forget that prayer is a type of direct action and a very powerful way for us to be involved in the fight for justice.”

Troy Davis was convicted of murdering Officer Mark McPhail in 1989. Davis is scheduled to be executed on Monday, October 27, 2008 in Jackson, GA. Supporters of Davis believe that he is innocent and that the evidence used to convict him is unreliable and implausible.

This vigil is free and open to the public.

“UPDATE – Death Warrant Issued!

Execution date has been set for October 27.

The Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles denied clemency for Troy Anthony Davis shortly before 5 p.m. on Friday, September 12.  They did so despite overwhelming doubts of Davis’ guilt – and after stating last year that they would “not allow an execution to proceed in this State unless and until its members are convinced that there is no doubt as to the guilt of the accused.”  On September 23, The U.S. Supreme Court stayed Troy Davis’ execution “pending the disposition of [his] petition for a writ of certiorari.”  On October 14, the Court decided not to accept his petition.”

Stay tuned for more information on how we as the Candler Social Concerns Network are organizing to respond to in our area. Also, if you would like to take a moment and respond, there are two things you can do:

1. Pray.

2. Text “TROY” to 90999 to help spread the word with your cell phone.

May we all keep Troy and his family in our prayers at this time. And may we continue to act on his behalf!!

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