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"MINNEAPOLIS (
RNS) — As she stood at the pulpit at Westminster Presbyterian
Church on Thursday (Jan. 22), the Rev. Rebecca Voelkel, a United Church of
Christ minister, looked out at the packed sanctuary with tears in her eyes.
Far from the typical flock of Presbyterian worshippers who frequent the church
on Sundays, the more than 600 people who filled the pews represented a wide
range of faiths — Christians of all kinds as well as Buddhists, Jews, Muslims
and Indigenous practitioners, among others.
All were religious leaders who had traveled to Minnesota on short notice,
spurred by their faith to oppose President Donald Trump’s mass deportation
campaign in the city.
“In the face of all the pain and suffering in our cities and our country, you
are a beautiful, beautiful sight,” Voelkel said.
Beneath her, on the pulpit, sat a sign that referenced Scripture from the
biblical book of Micah, but added a decidedly timely twist.
“Do justice. Love kindness. Abolish ICE.”"
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
