Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - NJ was well represented today!Movin’ forth to the 4th!
Much love & respect to all y’all who showed up & glowed up to share the LOVE at our Thank you for PRIDE * Welcomin' the Community Breakfast this mornin’ at beautiful Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice HQ~
This is indeed the absolute epitome of chosen family that we are honored to gather together here, not only on every first Friday at this extraordinary event but indeed each & every freakin’ day at our quintessential Queer Safe-Space, open to all our fab folx across that all-inclusive rainbow spectrum…
Today, we honor the memory of the Emanuel Nine and continue to commit ourselves to the work of justice, reconciliation and faith.
"Creator God,
You lovingly created every person in Your beautiful image. We confess that we have not loved and protected Your beloved creation well. Racism and hate continue to blossom, disfiguring Your beautiful and divine plan for human life.
Help our unbelief, O God, in the realities of racism and oppression; remove the scales from our eyes and our hearts. Forgive us for our participation, both knowingly and unknowingly, in its flourishing. Give us the courage to remember and share these true stories of cruelty and injustice, and those who, because of it, lost their lives and freedom. Grant us determination and an accountable community to interrupt these unjust systems. Help us to use our voices, our agency, and our faith to advocate for justice.
Amen."
We invite you to reflect on their story at LivingLutheran.org.
"Praise God for our life in Christ, which sets us free from the darkness and despair of sin and death, and for the Spirit, which dwells in us and keeps us focused on what pleases God — faith, humility, love, mercy and caring for our neighbors in need." —Prayer Ventures, June 15
This World Refugee Day we recommit to standing with our neighbors seeking refuge. Find the full social statement at cdn.elca.org/cdn/wp-content/uploads/PeaceSS.pdf and urge Congress to reaffirm America’s commitment to protect people fleeing persecution by visiting the ELCA Action Center linked in the comment below.
ELCA Ammparo
At the HND we are committed to providing a safe space for difficult conversations. Parents and grandparents of the LGBTQIA+ Community are invited to Communicating Love.
Dr. Charles Frantz Piano Recital - Part 2 of 2
(The livestream prematurely terminated during the concert. Part 2 resumes the livesteam and lasts until the planned end.)
Dr. Charles Frantz Piano Recital - Part 1 of 2 -
Today's performance is a gift to you. If you are able please Donate to St. Bartholomew's Food Pantry by visiting the following web address. Any amount will do.
www.stbartlutheran.net/donate
Look what blossomed the morning after Pastor Peter’s retirement celebration! Prince of Peace, keep “practicing resurrection with gratitude and grace.”
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