The Downtown Cluster of Congregations condemns the Violence and calls for a Cease fire between Hamas and Israel
The Downtown Cluster of Congregations condemns the tragic violence committed by Hamas taking the lives of innocent people, separating families, and the uprooting of lives that has occurred. It also stresses the need for action to avert a humanitarian crisis in Gaa and ensure the protection and proper care of the Palestinians.
"There is never justification for violence that takes the lives of innocent people," says Terry Lynch, Executive Director. "Hostages should be released and an immediate cease fire occur to stop the humanitarian crisis. Our prayers and thoughts are with the thousands of victims of the violence, those who are held hostage and their families."
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The Downtown Cluster of Congregation's efforts have increased ecumenical cooperation in the city and built bridges between community groups. It will continue to provide a religious witness in the nation's capital on issues of human needs as well as city-wide revitalization.
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We at St. John's Church were shocked at the surprise visit from the President this evening and even more appalled at the violent clearing of Lafayette Square to make the visit possible. St. John's is a community that welcomes all-from powerful presidents to the homeless-to worship God. We fully espouse the words of our Baptismal Covenant, which says, in part, that we "will strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being."
Living that covenant, we stand with those peacefully protesting the tragic and unnecessary death of George Floyd, and the far too many who came before him.
We pray that our nation finally confronts its history of racism and, as a result, can fully embrace the peace of God that passes all understanding.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Daily-Reflection--A-Statement-from-St--John-s.html?soid=1103211030371&aid=5dYRY4D6K-g
In faith,
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