Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons
Composed of dynamic voices from across the political, professional, spiritual, and geographical
spectra, united in a single purpose - to eliminate nuclear weapons once and for all.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Voices - Nuclear Prayer Day 2025
UNFORGETTABLE FIRE ONLINE EVENT
August 6th 2025. PROGRAM RUNS TWICE
11am EDT/ 8am PDT; 4:45pm EDT/ 1:45pm PDT
Join us for a powerful virtual gathering honoring the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima. This special event will include a Synchronized Global Silent Minute, and the presentation of Unforgettable Fire—a moving multimedia program inspired by U2’s iconic album and the artwork of atomic bomb survivors. Blending music, survivor testimonies, visual art, and historical reflection, this hour-long experience invites us to remember, reflect, and recommit to a peaceful future.
The Rt. Rev. William E. Swing will also present the Voices 2025 Youth Award, recognizing the next generation of peacebuilders.
Let us gather across time zones and borders to honor memory, awaken empathy, and kindle the flame of peace.
TRINITY TEST ONLINE EVENT
Impact of Nuclear Testing on Our Health and Planet
Recorded July 17. Voices and partners explore how nuclear testing poses devastating consequences.
Features speakers: * Mary Dickson, Utah Downwinder * Bob Dodge, PSR-LA * Maylene Hughes, PSR-LA * Brian Terrell, Nevada Desert Experience * Pegasus Blaise, UCAN (TBC)
Watch recording at this link to hear the powerful voices from frontline communities, health professionals, grassroots organizers and faith communities.
Nuclear Prayer Day June Assembly -
A MORAL CALL TO ACTION
Air date, June 23rd, 2025
Voices and Unity Earth hold a conversation devoted to peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons. Explore the moral and historical impact and be uplifted through the power of prayer and collective action.
Watch recording: Offered as a part of World UNITY Week.
VOICES - THREE AUTHORS. THREE PERSPECTIVES
WEBINAR RECORDING
On May 20, Voices hosted an inspiring webinar featuring three inspiring authors. Each talked about their personal stories about their connections with the movement to abolish nuclear weapons. Watch to experience their powerful stories and discover the humanity in the movement.
View the April NPD Assembly: Faith, Peace and Planet
In a world threatened by climate chaos and the presence of nuclear weapons, how can people of faith bring to this moment the power of hope, compassion and courage that come from the heart of our faiths?
Watch the webinar for a powerful conversation at the intersection of spirituality, peacebuilding, and planetary care, as part of the ongoing Nuclear Prayer Day Assembly series.
YOUTH VOICES FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE WORLD -
WEBINAR RECORDING
On Wednesday, March 26 Voices and the Charter for Compassion hosted an inspiring webinar featuring four Voices Gorbachev-Shultz Youth Award winners - young activists leading the charge for a nuclear-free future. Watch at this link to hear their powerful stories and discover how you can take action.
Learn more about the Gorbachev-Shultz Youth Award and find out how you or someone you know can be recognized for impactful advocacy.
WATCH THE RECORDING OF THE CHARTER FOR COMPASSION'S GLOBAL READ FEATURING "GOD AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS". On February 26, 2025, The Right Reverend William E. Swing was featured in a conversation about his latest book, "God and Nuclear Weapons." Bishop Swing's conversation with the Charter's Executive Director, Marilyn Turkovich, included his writing process for this timely book and the development of the Nuclear Prayer.
Watch the recording of the Global Read.
BISHOP SWING'S new book is now available! "GOD and NUCLEAR WEAPONS, Meditations a the End of the Atomic Age"
Click HERE to read the press release. The book can be ordered on this link for Amazon.
NUCLEAR PRAYER DAY: Held annually on August 6th. The details about the 2025 Nuclear Prayer Day are available on this page.
