Palm Sunday - Event for December 13 as mentioned at book group 11/20/25
Quote from terri_f on November 21, 2025, 9:40 amAs mentioned yesterday, ISAIAH, is organizing a march for Palm Sunday (March 29) as a response to Christian Nationalism. There is a gathering on December 13 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Deacon in training, Trevor Sannes, and I (Terri Fishel) are planning to attend. If you are interested in joining us, please let me know. I plan to take the light rail from the Fort Snelling Station and would welcome anyone from Saint John's who would like to attend. Poster with registration information attached. Information below on the plan.
Palm Sunday Path
As Christians, we stand for healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and welcoming the stranger. We stand for telling the truth and honoring the dignity and worth of every child of God. As we live through a period of rapidly consolidating authoritarian power in our country, the dominating politics of hate, fear, greed, and division, are violating our values and tearing our country and democracy apart. We are living in an emergency, and we need to decide that now is our time to act in a new way. Now is our March on Washington moment. Now is our Confessing Church moment.
In response, a broad coalition of clergy, congregations, denominational leaders, and faith based organizations are coming together launching a path to mass actions for Christians across the country.
Step 1: Palm Sunday afternoon, March 29th, 2026.
Jesus entered into Jerusalem at the beginning of Passover, on a donkey, a symbol of a just, humble leader that honors the dignity and needs of the children of God, one that heals the sick, feeds the hungry, honors and welcomes the stranger. Historians tell us Roman authorities entered Jerusalem at the same time to show the power of the Roman empire and to control this freedom festival. Jesus provoked and drew a contrast. We will too.
We will march, proclaiming God’s values in contrast to the dominant politics of hate, greed, and injustice. We will be Christ’s body now.
Our goal is tens of thousands of Christians marching in St. Paul, other regional centers, and hundreds of thousands more in state Capitols and cities across the country.
Step 2: Sustained Action on Medicaid Cuts, SNAP Benefit Cuts, and Immigration
The first thing Jesus did after entering Jerusalem was to overturn tables in the Temple, taking disruptive action provoking his fellow worshippers to stand publicly for the values of their faith and against the greed and injustice of the empire. We stand for healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and welcoming the stranger. Our goal is local actions on thousands of county boards at once to fight for our healthcare, the food on our tables, our rights, and fair and free elections.
Step 3: July 4th Action
These actions will lead to a mass action in Washington D.C on July 4th, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from a king. We will protect the sick, the hungry, and our neighbors. We will protect our freedom of speech and our ability to proclaim the gospel. We will tell our nation that what is happening in our country is wrong, and there is another way.
Next Steps
- Saturday December 13th, “A Light in the Storm” Event:
A Light in the Storm will be a gathering of 5000 people from across Minnesota and delegations from other states from 1pm - 6pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center. We will launch an agenda and plan a path for protecting our states, families, and neighbors in the face of rising authoritarianism. Clergy and teams of lay leaders will be trained in moving the Palm Sunday Path to the next phase.
Registration link: bit.ly/ISAIAH2025
- January Lay Person Trainings:
NE MN- Saturday January 17th, 12:30pm - 5:30pm, Peace UCC Duluth
NorthEast Minnesota Palm Sunday Path Lay Person Tr…
https://secure.ngpvan.com/Y8BMiALlwkaLLT2O5SxS-g2
East Metro - Saturday January 17th, 12:30pm - 5:30pm, Location TBD
East Metro Lay Leader Training 1/17/2026 750148128
https://secure.ngpvan.com/KEJk4trF20yPQjr5aLTw8A2
West Metro - Saturday January 17th, 12:30pm - 5:30pm, Location TBD
West Metro Palm Sunday Path Lay Leader Training 1/…
https://secure.ngpvan.com/PpXF6C09LEmSOgoDHdP5DQ2
Southern MN - Saturday January 17, 12:30 - 5:30pm, Location TBD
Southern Minnesota Palm Sunday Path Lay Leader Tra...
As mentioned yesterday, ISAIAH, is organizing a march for Palm Sunday (March 29) as a response to Christian Nationalism. There is a gathering on December 13 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Deacon in training, Trevor Sannes, and I (Terri Fishel) are planning to attend. If you are interested in joining us, please let me know. I plan to take the light rail from the Fort Snelling Station and would welcome anyone from Saint John's who would like to attend. Poster with registration information attached. Information below on the plan.
Palm Sunday Path
As Christians, we stand for healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and welcoming the stranger. We stand for telling the truth and honoring the dignity and worth of every child of God. As we live through a period of rapidly consolidating authoritarian power in our country, the dominating politics of hate, fear, greed, and division, are violating our values and tearing our country and democracy apart. We are living in an emergency, and we need to decide that now is our time to act in a new way. Now is our March on Washington moment. Now is our Confessing Church moment.
In response, a broad coalition of clergy, congregations, denominational leaders, and faith based organizations are coming together launching a path to mass actions for Christians across the country.
Step 1: Palm Sunday afternoon, March 29th, 2026.
Jesus entered into Jerusalem at the beginning of Passover, on a donkey, a symbol of a just, humble leader that honors the dignity and needs of the children of God, one that heals the sick, feeds the hungry, honors and welcomes the stranger. Historians tell us Roman authorities entered Jerusalem at the same time to show the power of the Roman empire and to control this freedom festival. Jesus provoked and drew a contrast. We will too.
We will march, proclaiming God’s values in contrast to the dominant politics of hate, greed, and injustice. We will be Christ’s body now.
Our goal is tens of thousands of Christians marching in St. Paul, other regional centers, and hundreds of thousands more in state Capitols and cities across the country.
Step 2: Sustained Action on Medicaid Cuts, SNAP Benefit Cuts, and Immigration
The first thing Jesus did after entering Jerusalem was to overturn tables in the Temple, taking disruptive action provoking his fellow worshippers to stand publicly for the values of their faith and against the greed and injustice of the empire. We stand for healing the sick, feeding the hungry, and welcoming the stranger. Our goal is local actions on thousands of county boards at once to fight for our healthcare, the food on our tables, our rights, and fair and free elections.
Step 3: July 4th Action
These actions will lead to a mass action in Washington D.C on July 4th, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from a king. We will protect the sick, the hungry, and our neighbors. We will protect our freedom of speech and our ability to proclaim the gospel. We will tell our nation that what is happening in our country is wrong, and there is another way.
Next Steps
- Saturday December 13th, “A Light in the Storm” Event:
A Light in the Storm will be a gathering of 5000 people from across Minnesota and delegations from other states from 1pm - 6pm at the Minneapolis Convention Center. We will launch an agenda and plan a path for protecting our states, families, and neighbors in the face of rising authoritarianism. Clergy and teams of lay leaders will be trained in moving the Palm Sunday Path to the next phase.
Registration link: bit.ly/ISAIAH2025
- January Lay Person Trainings:
NE MN- Saturday January 17th, 12:30pm - 5:30pm, Peace UCC Duluth
NorthEast Minnesota Palm Sunday Path Lay Person Tr…
https://secure.ngpvan.com/Y8BMiALlwkaLLT2O5SxS-g2
East Metro - Saturday January 17th, 12:30pm - 5:30pm, Location TBD
East Metro Lay Leader Training 1/17/2026 750148128
https://secure.ngpvan.com/KEJk4trF20yPQjr5aLTw8A2
West Metro - Saturday January 17th, 12:30pm - 5:30pm, Location TBD
West Metro Palm Sunday Path Lay Leader Training 1/…
https://secure.ngpvan.com/PpXF6C09LEmSOgoDHdP5DQ2
Southern MN - Saturday January 17, 12:30 - 5:30pm, Location TBD
Southern Minnesota Palm Sunday Path Lay Leader Tra...
https://secure.ngpvan.com/Xn4p8mifaE-WrbfT0_7dEw2
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