Mid-term election results!

Dear Congregation,

I know that many of you share my joy and hope in the majority of mid-term election results. It seems that many U.S. citizens “Voted With Love” as we encouraged in our slogan on our church sign out front. I also know that many prayers were lifted in faith for a good outcome. Let us continue praying for a future in which peace and justice are present for all.

As you can see in the picture below, on Monday I represented CCC at the Day of the Dead National Days of Action across from the Miramar ICE -Enforcement and Removal Operations Center. There was a colorful altar created to recognize and honor the 60+ detainees who have died in ICE custody. It was a powerful experience.

Various speakers from immigrant justice organizations spoke during a televised press conference, and clergy offered prayers. People are being held for days at the facility amid reports of deeply concerning conditions before being transferred to other detention centers. The crowd present  made their feelings known with the chant “Shut It Down” just as we did at Alligator Alcatraz.

“There is a lot of work to be done in the world” as I frequently say. Working for justice for our neighbors is clearly what Christ has called us to do. May we continue to do that work as individuals and as a church, buoyed up by the feelings of joy and hope we have post-election!

See you in worship on Sunday!

In Christ’s love,

Pastor Candy