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Word from Grace Street: The Beauty of God in Community

September 01, 2010, Equality (12), Faith & Politics (33), In the News (Nation, World) (80), In the News (Richmond) (74), Justice (12), Reconciliation (23)

Posted by Kimberly Allen

Islamic Center of VirginiaTomorrow after at 2pm, Wallace+ will join faith leaders from the Richmond area for a press conference at the Islamic Center of Virginia. In today's Word from Grace Street, he explains why they are coming together in solidarity:

Naturally, a range of words will be used to describe what we are standing up for: Civility. Freedom. Respect. Tolerance. Calm. Justice. Community. Diversity. Equality. Reconciliation. Welcome. Understanding. Unity. Hope.

While all those words have their rightful place, some come closer than others to what God wants for us, his children. While "tolerance" is a start, Jesus said nothing about tolerance, and we won't settle for it. While "civility" is a beginning, we are called to something higher, better, and braver. 

Among those who will speak are: Bishop Charlene Kammerer, Rabbi Martin Beifield, Pastor Charles Baughum, Rabbi Ben Romer, Imam Ammar Amonette, Rev. Jon Barton and others. 

In addition to standing together, they will publish a joint statement, which will be posted tomorrow.

Click here to read the full message.

Tags: ammar amonette, ben romer, charlene kammerer, charles baughum, imad damaj, islamic center of virginia, jon barton, martin beifield

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