The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, UCC General Minister and President/CEO has released a statement and prayer addressing the recent incidents of violence in the United States. She calls the church to pray for the families and communities who have experienced grief and loss, and to pray for those dealing with the aftermath of these events. Her full statement is below.
Violence shall no more be heard in your land, devastation or destruction within your borders; you shall call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise… The Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of mourning shall be ended. Isaiah 60:18,20b