Faithful Minnesota Rally Tuesday

June 30, 10:30 – 11:30 AM
State Capitol, St. Paul

Minnesota people of faith are gathering for a witness of lament on the morning of Tuesday, June 30 to urge Governor Tim Pawlenty not to abandon the health of Minnesota’s citizens, especially those most in need.

Participants will gather at Christ Lutheran Church on Capitol Hill, 105 University Avenue, St. Paul, at 10:15 am and process to the capitol at 10:30 am. Participants are urged to wear black and bring flowers and notes to the governor expressing your faith-based concern about these budget decisions.

Speakers will include Bishop Peter Rogness, Saint Paul Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America; and Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, Temple Israel Minneapolis; as well as the Rev. Peg Chemberlin, Executive Director of the Minnesota Council of Churches and Rev. Grant Abbott, Executive Director of the Saint Paul Area Council of Churches.

This event is being organized by the Minnesota Council of Churches.  For more information contact Gail Anderson, Unity and Relationships Organizer, Minnesota Council of Churches,  gail.anderson@mnchurches.org or 612-230-3210.