Summary
Huffpost – US Edition – I Condemned Trump’s Bible Photo-Op And Went Viral. Here’s What That Moment Taught Me – “It seemed to others that I was being brave. It felt more like I was being summoned to stand with others who were being brave.”
The Journal – Cortez, CO – Dueling rallies held on Main Street in Cortez – Two rallies, one for Black Lives Matters and one for peace and justice.
Spectrum News 1 – East Longmeadow, MA – Granddaughter Creating Bracelets for Local Church in Memory of Grandmother – “I was absolutely devastated and my faith was really shaken,” Gartell said. Gartrell felt a sense of loss after her grandmother’s passing.
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Huffpost
US Edition
I Condemned Trump’s Bible Photo-Op And Went Viral. Here’s What That Moment Taught Me
“It seemed to others that I was being brave. It felt more like I was being summoned to stand with others who were being brave.”
’ve been thinking all summer about the power of decisive moments ― those times in our lives when we actively choose a particular path or way of being in the world, one that requires us to be brave. We all want to be brave when it counts, to be one who steps up, leans in, does the right thing when it matters most. While the more dramatic of those moments can catch us by surprise, in the sense that we may not have woken up that morning knowing such courage would be required of us, looking at those moments through the wider lens of time, we realize that they are not isolated events. […]
The Journal
Cortez, CO
Dueling rallies held on Main Street in Cortez
Hundreds participated in two rallies Saturday morning on Main Street in Cortez.
“Walk for Justice and Peace” was organized by St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and has been held every Saturday in July. Marchers carry signs calling for social justice, racial equality and police reform.
“Our congregation wanted an event to bring awareness to wider issues,” said Pastor Doug Bleyle.
JFargo’s Family Dining & Micro Brewery has organized the “Back The Blue” rally during the same time every week to support local law enforcement and first responders. The restaurant frequently h hosted events along with first responders.
“It’s about standing up for our freedom. We are a free country, and we want to keep it that way,” said Jeff Coulon. “We are showing support for our first responders and police. They are relied on by the community.” […]
Spectrum News 1
East Longmeadow, MA
Granddaughter Creating Bracelets for Local Church in Memory of Grandmother
“I was absolutely devastated and my faith was really shaken,” Gartell said.
Gartrell felt a sense of loss after her grandmother’s passing. She was on Facebook and stumbled upon a virtual service from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in East Longmeadow. She said through that, she found a sense of comfort and hope she never thought she’d feel again.
Father Peter Swarr, Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church East Longmeadow started virtual services back in March. The church has been able to expand and do night time prayers and services throughout the day.
“It’s good to know the babbling i do over there and the prayers I do over there are actually meaningful and touch people in the midst of this pandemic,” said Fr. Swarr. […]