After the initial heartbreak we felt after yet another school shooting, we decided to reflect to consider our response. We decided our response should be action-oriented and echo Bishop Bard's initial letter.
"There is a need in our society for a love that leads to action. There is a need in our society for us to seriously address our problem with violence and the ease with which those intent on doing serious harm acquire weapons that give them the means to do so. While no set of laws will prevent every incident of gun violence, we are not helpless. We can do better. We must do better. Watching such horrific incidents, knowing that there are countless other smaller scale incidents, and doing nothing is not the way of love."
Grace and peace,
Bishop David A. Bard
Interim Bishop, Minnesota Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
So the question becomes, how does a church grounded in Christ motivate love into action. Below are some tools to empower our members to advocate for unity, at both the state and national levels, to encourage thoughtful legislation to address the violence in our society. With mid-term elections on the horizon, now is the time to make our voices heard.
Once you click through to their website, you may use their contact forms.
Make your voice known about :
Access to firearms
Mental Health Support and Accessibility
and Urge your representatives to work together for all of God's Beloved Children.
Most Sincerely,
Laura Hannah
