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CHRISTIANS DECLARE: NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO GO SILENT ABOUT RACISM Note: To sign onto this statement, Contact Us with the words “Sign On” in the subject line. Be sure to include your name and how you would like to be identified. We, the undersigned leaders and participants in Christian congregations in Western Nevada
... continue readingThe Reverend David Nui, pastor Nevada City United Methodist Church (Regarding whether we should hold a demonstration for racial justice after violent white supremacists attacked a previous one.) This is a challenging time and we cannot allow the injustices and the violence to dominate our lives and our community. Fear is what the counter-peace protestors
... continue readingBecky Gillespie: An open letter to our Christian clergy The times we live in echo the words of God speaking to prophet Isaiah, “Whom shall I send?” People are crying out for racial justice in our country, and Christian clergy are standing on the sidelines. Nevada County may not have the diversity present in other
... continue readingby Sharon Delgado Last night I wept. This morning I’m sick at heart. The community I love is divided like never before. Oh, but here come the quail, out from the blackberry bushes, dozens of them. When I sit out on the deck writing in the morning, they tolerate me if I move slowly. Even
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