Redeemer BLM Coalition Statement 2015
In our God-given holy imagination, we proclaim that Black Lives Matter. Redeemer stands in continued solidarity with the community in strength and love, against an oppressive system of sanctioned violence and mass incarceration because we serve a God whose son was killed by the state for standing up for peace through justice.
During this time of Advent we invite all people to join us in prayer, study, and action to bear witness to a truly beloved community.
As we continue to live into our mission of being a Beacon of Hope in the Harrison Neighborhood, we plan to have ongoing conversations about our public witness to the issues highlighted by the recent protests in North Minneapolis, which coincide with many of our values as a congregation. We proclaim the value of God's creation in all that we do, from marching and protesting to singing and worshiping. Proclaiming that "Black Lives Matter" is one such expression as a congregation - a reality we aim to uphold through our ministries and programs.
-Written by members of Redeemer Lutheran Church, on the 1st of December, 2015 in solidarity with community action in North Minneapolis following the death of our neighbor, Jamar Clark. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
During this time of Advent we invite all people to join us in prayer, study, and action to bear witness to a truly beloved community.
As we continue to live into our mission of being a Beacon of Hope in the Harrison Neighborhood, we plan to have ongoing conversations about our public witness to the issues highlighted by the recent protests in North Minneapolis, which coincide with many of our values as a congregation. We proclaim the value of God's creation in all that we do, from marching and protesting to singing and worshiping. Proclaiming that "Black Lives Matter" is one such expression as a congregation - a reality we aim to uphold through our ministries and programs.
-Written by members of Redeemer Lutheran Church, on the 1st of December, 2015 in solidarity with community action in North Minneapolis following the death of our neighbor, Jamar Clark. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
