The following has been submitted to the Manhattan Mercury:
“To our migrant siblings in Christ,
We understand these are uncertain times for many. With that in mind, our Christian communities wish to first and foremost express to you our prayerful support and solidarity. Please be assured that you are not forgotten and that we stand with you. You and your families are a cherished gift to the world. We give thanks for you. No matter what the future holds, we hereby pledge that we will continue to accompany and serve you with every possible resource. We will continue to advocate for your just treatment and dignity within the framework of the law. Your worthiness as a treasured child of God is not dependent on your legal status in this or any other country. You are a beloved child of God, made in God’s Divine Image, and redeemed by Jesus Christ on Calvary.
May God bless you and grant you peace.
Rev. Frank Coady
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Rev. John Collins
College Ave. United Methodist Church
Rev. Caela Simmons Wood
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Rev. Margaret McGhee
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Rev. Dr. Yvonne Amanor-Boadu
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Josh Brewer
Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills
Rev. Melissa Atchison
Manhattan Mennonite Church
Rev. Jason E. Pittman
First Presbyterian Church
Pastor Austin English
Peace Lutheran Church
Pres. Glade Topham
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Rev. Kelly Pittman
First Presbyterian Church
Rev. James Hawley
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Rev. Isabel Call
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship”