A Community Letter Regarding ICE Event
/Hello everyone. You have likely heard there was an incident Wednesday morning between peaceful protesters and ICE/para military personnel at the entrance to the Coast Guard Station on Alameda Island. What you may not know is that my UCC clergy colleague, Rev. Jorge Bautista, the Minister of our sister church, College Heights UCC in San Mateo was shot with pepper balls and rubber bullets in the face. He is ok physically. But shaken. He was also assisted by Rev. Deb Lee and Rev. Terri Echelbarger who were also traumatized by the event.
Our NCNC UCC Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Davena Jones sent out a community letter this morning that I'd like to share with you. Please keep Rev. Jorge, College Heights, and all of us who are standing in the values of Jesus by supporting our immigrant neighbors in peaceful protest in your prayers in coming days.
Here is Davena's letter:
