In March 1965, the late Congressman John Lewis led the march to the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, but were violently stopped by sheriff’s deputies and state troopers on the other side of the bridge. It is now celebrated annually during the National Voting Rights Museum’s Bridge Crossing Jubilee. On March 3rd, after worship, GCORR staff and board members will join the march on the bridge to commemorate the 59th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” I invite you to please hold us in prayer as we participate in the march, remember the violence perpetrated, and stand UP in solidarity with our African American (Black) siblings.
We hope you will find various ways to commit to taking UP something that will make good difference in the world and in our communities! It might mean we speak UP and show UP! It might mean we pray UP for the end of gun violence and for peace in Gaza and our neighborhoods. It means anything else you can think of to do in this world!
Let us continue to follow Jesus who always addressed injustices, exorcised evil from communities and shared love with all people. Let us continue to commit ourselves to sharing the love of God with all people to the best of our ability, and become agents of hope in this world.
Beloveds, may we be blessed, and be a blessing to all we meet, and I look forward to seeing you all at church.
