Gainesville Muslim Initiative

In remembrance of 9/11, the Gainesville Muslim Initiative invited people of all faiths to participate in acts of service in the downtown community plaza. Activities included a blood drive, a book drive, feeding those in need, providing dental and hygiene products for those in need, presentations by local community leaders, and a candle light vigil.

The Muslim Community of Gainesville respectfully ask that no congregation or individuals outside of North Central Florida arrange counter-protests or activities of their own in Gainesville. In the interest of public safety, we have been advised by local and national law enforcement agencies that Muslims outside of North Central Florida should engage in activities of support in their own communities.

Interfaith Prayer Service for Unity at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

Twenty religious leaders representing three faiths and a number of denominations stood together on the steps of Gainesville's City Hall at noon Thursday as a show of solidarity against a small church that has commanded worldwide attention for its plan to burn the Quran on Sept. 11.