There is a growing movement that you won't hear about in media for a while, if ever. But it is something to pay attention to and I am grateful for the very young people who are leading this charge. It is a faith based movement. It is being led by a group in Minnesota, ISAIAH, a coalition of faith communities in Minnesota. If you look at the team leading this group, you will notice the YOUNG faces. So what are they doing? They are starting a movement to fight back against authoritarianism. Plans are being made for a march on Palm Sunday, followed by action working with county boards to address the needs of the vulnerable, followed by a proposed march in Washington on the 4th of July. Their focus is on addressing the needs of the hungry, the poor, and the stranger. In Minnesota over 5,000 people will be gathering at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
"Saturday December 13th, “A Light in the Storm” Event: A Light in the Storm will be a gathering of 5000 people from across Minnesota and delegations from other states from 1pm - 6pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center. We will launch an agenda and plan a path for protecting our states, families, and neighbors in the face of rising authoritarianism. Clergy and teams of lay leaders will be trained in moving the Palm Sunday Path to the next phase.
And this is part of a national movement, started here, in Minnesota. It is our Civil Rights movement. Stay tuned for further updates as I plan to attend the December 13th meeting. It gives me hope.
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