{"id":182,"date":"2021-01-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calchurches.planetpov.com\/impact\/index.php\/2021\/01\/16\/united-church-of-christ-warns-of-credible-threats-to-liberal-churches-now-through-inauguration-day\/"},"modified":"2021-01-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-01-16T00:00:00","slug":"united-church-of-christ-warns-of-credible-threats-to-liberal-churches-now-through-inauguration-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/churchimpact.org\/index.php\/2021\/01\/16\/united-church-of-christ-warns-of-credible-threats-to-liberal-churches-now-through-inauguration-day\/","title":{"rendered":"United Church of Christ Warns of Credible Threats to Liberal Churches Now through Inauguration Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The United Church of Christ has issued a warning to Conference Ministers and others to be on alert for attacks on liberal churches. Those supporting racial justice, LGBTQ equality, immigrant rights, economic rights, etc. may become targets of extremists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The alert is based on threats made to various churches in advance of both promised rightwing extremist actions at state capitol buildings and at the upcoming inauguration.\u00a0 The alert particularly focuses on January 17-20.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here<\/a>\u00a0is a link to a Newsweek brief story on this alert.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Here<\/a>\u00a0is the UCC statement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We do not think this is alarmist.\u00a0 We think it is a prudent warning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of you may recall that a few months ago an historic Black church, Asbury United Methodist, in Washington DC was vandalized for its “Black Lives Matter” banner.\u00a0 The same happened in Sacramento, CA to a UCC church there.<\/span><\/p>\n

This warning, while originating with UCC, is not limited to that denomination’s churches.\u00a0 Any church that has promoted justice issues or possibly with congregations that are dominated by immigrants or people of color may also be vulnerable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clearly state capital cities are a prime area of concern, but any area that has encountered contentiousness, threats, or high levels of political action need also to be on alert.<\/span><\/p>\n

We recommend contacting your local police department and noting this warning.\u00a0 As UCC recommends, those churches able to hold gatherings due to their COVID status, may wish to revert to online or other remote forms of worship from tomorrow through next week.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Blessings on all of you, part of our beloved community, with heartfelt prayers for your safety and for that of your churches and centers of worship.\u00a0 May all be safe from harm.<\/span>
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