“Here I stand; I can do no other.” This is a famous quote from Martin Luther, theologian and priest, as he stood unapologetically defending his beliefs. People over the years have looked to this statement of conscience to guide them to likewise stand. Unapologetically. Firmly.
The Interfaith Welcoming Congregations group that meets monthly at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church is inviting you to stand with us on Sunday February 15 on the corner of 6th Ave. E. and 3rd St. (outside Gloria Dei) from about 11:30am to 12:30pm. We will stand in solidarity with those who perhaps feel unsafe to stand up publicly or unsure that anyone cares enough to stand with them. The unhoused, the immigrant, transgender youth, the illegally detained, the hungry.
You’re encouraged to make signs like “Here I stand with trans youth” or “Here I stand with immigrants,” or you may stand in silence. Duluth needs to know that people of faith aren’t just comfortable in our pews, but rather we’re uncomfortable with the current climate of intolerance and fear.
Several years ago, Gloria Dei member Harry Wick said, “I’m not sure what God is calling us to do, but I’m pretty sure that he’s not calling us to sit down.” Remembering Harry, I may not be sure what I’m being called to do, but I know that I’m not called to sit down.
Sue Anderson, Welcoming Ministries
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