The Members of Midcoast Outreach and Peace Center, an initiative of the Midcoast Friends (Quaker) Meeting, are shocked and saddened by the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri on Aug. 9. We grieve for Brown as well as for his family and friends, but also for the larger context in which this shooting took place.

With heavy hearts and deep empathy for the suffering spirits in Ferguson and beyond, we invite all who share our concern: for the family of Michael Brown; for justice in the Brown case; about the need for constant awareness to counter the damaging effects of racism; about the need for humane policing practices; and, who believe that civic authorities must show respect to all citizens to join us for a service of remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. at the Friends Meeting House at 77 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta (off Route 1).

For more information or questions, please contact Sue Rockwood, Outreach Coordinator, at 207-563-3757.