Rev. Tom Berlin, Resident Bishop of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, has invited Florida clergy and laity to join him in Washington, D.C. for this day of worship, prayer, and peaceful witness together with United Methodists and our ecumenical and interfaith partners, lifting a faithful call for the humane and compassionate treatment of immigrants. Details about a livestream of the event that can be watched at home will be shared here soon.
For those able to attend in person, interfaith attendees will gather together as a conference at 9 AM in front of Capitol Hill United Methodist Church, for a opening worship service followe dy a peaceful walk to the U.S. Capitol and Congressional visits.
Visit the event website for details on attending in Washington. If you plan to attend in person, Bishop Berlin asks that you take two important steps:
– Register for the national in-person event
– Let the Florida Conference know you will be attending by completing this brief coordination form.
“I am mindful that travel costs can be a barrier,” wrote Bishop Berlin is his invitation email. “There are limited grant funds available, offered on a first-come, first-served basis, to help offset costs for those who need assistance. For more information, please contact Molly McEntire at mmcentire@flumc.org. I encourage those who are able to cover their own expenses to do so, helping make participation possible for others.