Greater St. Cloud Faith Leaders Release Joint Statement of Solidarity for Immigrants
The Greater St. Cloud Faith Leaders, of which we are a member, released a joint statement of solidarity for immigrants. The statement, which is written in English, Spanish and Somali, is shared below.
GSCFL is a “volunteer group of leaders representing diverse faith traditions who share a commitment to advance human dignity, respect for religious diversity and working together for collective peace, unity and healing in and around the St. Cloud area.” It was begun in 2014 by St. Cloud Bishop Emeritus Donald Kettler.
Saint Benedict’s Monastery will host a prayer service on at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, to pray in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors, hear stories of hope, and share a simple meal. The theme of the prayer service is “Coming Together in Solidarity: Praying for Just Treatment of Immigrants.” A simple meal will be provided following the service. All faith traditions are welcome.
Read the Statements
English
To our valued neighbors, We want you to know that we love you and are proud to call you our neighbors! Your presence enriches our community, and we stand in solidarity with you. Please know that you have faith leaders who support you in this time of injustice and fear, and who celebrate the beauty and strength you bring to the greater St. Cloud area. Thank you for being here, and know that we will continue to stand with, advocate for, and love you in this extremely challenging time! We promise to do everything that we can to stand up for your rights and to ensure that you are treated with the dignity and respect that you deserve. In peace and friendship, the Greater St. Cloud Faith Leaders group
Spanish
A nuestros estimados vecinos: Queremos que sepan que los queremos y que estamos orgullosos de llamarlos nuestros vecinos. Su presencia enriquece nuestra comunidad y nos solidarizamos con ustedes. Sepan que cuentan con líderes religiosos que los apoyan en estos momentos de injusticia y temor, y que celebramos la belleza y la fortaleza que aportan a la región de St. Cloud. Gracias por estar aquí, y sepan que seguiremos apoyándolos, defendiendo sus derechos y brindándoles nuestro cariño en estos momentos tan difíciles. Prometemos hacer todo lo que esté a nuestro alcance para defender sus derechos y garantizar que sean tratados con la dignidad y el respeto que merecen. Con paz y amistad, el grupo de líderes religiosos del área metropolitana de St. Cloud (“Greater St. Cloud Faith Leaders” group)
Somali
Deriskayaga qiimaha leh, Waxa aan rabnaa in aad ogaato in aan ku jecel nahay oo aanu ku faanno in aanu kuugu yeerno deriskayagiiyoow! Joogitaankaaga wuxuu hodmiyaa bulshadayada, waxa aanu kugu garab taaganahay midnimo. Fadlan ogow in aad haysato hogaamiyayaal diimeed oo ku taageeraya xilligan cadaalad-darro iyo cabsida leh , kuwaasoo u dabaaldega quruxda iyo xoogga aad u soo kordhisay guud ahaan deegaanada St. Cloud. Waad ku mahadsan tahay joogitaankaaga, waxaanad ogaata in aan sii wadi doono in aan ku garab istaagno, ku difaacno, oo aan ku jecel nahay xilligan aadka u adag! Waxa aan ballanqaadaynaa in aan sameyno wax kasta oo aan awoodno si aan ugu istaagno xuquuqdaada oo aan u hubinno in laguula dhaqmo si sharaf iyo ixtiraam leh oo aad mudan tahay. Nabad iyo saaxiibtinimo, the Greater St. Cloud Faith Leaders group
