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I show my solidarity with Asian, Black, Indigenous, Latinx/a/o, people of color(BIPOC), women, immigrants and refugees, Muslim, Jewish, LGBTQ+ and anyone else, threatened by fear, hate, oppression or discrimination. We are all stronger together. I will do all I can to protect our community from harm.

O God of life and love and peace,

We witness the violence and injustice in your Holy Land And our hearts break.

 

Our hearts break for the people of Israel—

For the victims of violent attacks by Hamas

For those who live with fear and insecurity

For those who suffer from the inter-generational trauma of violence.

 

Our hearts break for the people of Palestinians

For the victims of violent attacks by the Israeli military and settlers

For those being denied water and food, electricity and medical care

For those who are refugees, long displaced from their homes.

 

We especially pray—

That weapons of war be laid down

That walls of separation be dismantled

That prisoners and hostages be released

That demonizing of “the other” cease

That political leaders seek the good of all people in Palestine and Israel.

 

O God, whose heart breaks for the world,

May your justice dwell in the land May your righteousness abide in fruitful fields

May the effect of righteousness be quietness and trust forever

May the effect of justice be peace-enduring peace.

 

Amen

October 9, 2023

As people of faith, we do not condone terrorism. We are heartbroken over the events that are occurring in the Middle East. As a community, we value the humanity of all people.

We acknowledge the presence of confusion, anger, sadness, and grief among staff, faculty, students, and the surrounding community. Let us remember to pray for peace, safety, and security for all. 

 We pray for the comfort of those who are mourning. We pray for reconciliation and resolution of this tragedy by working together with empathy and compassion. Let us keep anger and fear from harming and overwhelming our community and work toward peace. Let us hold each other close and do all we can to support one another. 

May we be the peace that we seek in ourselves, our communities, and throughout the World.

 

September 8, 2023

The earthquake in Morocco has been devastating, families near and far are adversely affected. Students on our campus have relatives and friends whose lives have been uprooted and destroyed. Let us be mindful of the toil these world tragedies have on the mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of our students.

Let us remember to extend kindness, compassion, grace and hospitality. For we are One Ursinus. On Wednesday, October 4th at noon as the chimes ring throughout campus let us all pause in a moment of quiet reflective silence for the students affected, their families and loved ones.