Support & Action in These Troubling Times
Suddenly our government doesn’t feel protective to us any longer. We fear for ourselves and for our neighbors and friends. So many of us feel helpless to make any kind of meaningful change. At Immanuel we are holding forums on Saturdays in which we can support each other and think of ways we can help. Senator Chris Murphy just held a rally locally and we hope he will do it again soon. And, we are holding a rally at the corner of Farmington and Woodland so that others driving by can see that we are protesting the unfair and illegal actions being taken by the new administration. The power we have is fueled by God’s abundant love and the LOVE we have for each other. And that’s a mighty powerful way to affect the world.
This page has been created to hold resources for plans in the future to continue our Stand Outs, our Support & Actions Groups, and any other information.
FROM THE PRESS
Senator Chris Murphy recently held a Citizen Meeting at Duffy School in West Hartford CT. Here is the replay of that event.
And here is a We-Ha news story about that same meeting. (Photo credit for above.)
STAND OUT VISIBILITY ACTION
This Friday, February 14th, we will hold this event in front of our church, and we invite you to come.
As many of you know, we have been having gatherings on Saturdays, which began as an opportunity for people to come together to share their outrage, fears, sadness over the new administration’s executive orders, as well as space for people to figure out how we might provide support and help to those most vulnerable populations being targeted: immigrants, people experiencing poverty, and LGBTQ+ people, especially transgender and nonbinary people.
We will be holding a Stand Out Visibility Action this Friday, from 7:30am to 9:00am to show our support for those vulnerable communities, for the environment, and for other areas of concern. On street parking and behind Town & County on Woodland Street.
Here is a fact sheet regarding all aspects of this gathering.
SUPPORT & ACTION SATURDAYS
Our growing gathering will continue each Saturday morning through the month of February. Join us in Immanuel’s Fellowship Hall from 10am to 11:30am to support each other and to support the people and the laws at risk under the new federal executive orders and actions.
Come at 9:45am for refreshments and conversation. Please consider inviting a friend. All are welcome.
Questions: Contact Anne Stanback at annestanback@gmail.com or Dr. Jay Terbush at jayterbush@outlook.com
