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On Sunday evening, 10 people from church joined together in solidarity to end racism standing in front of the sign that reads “Say his name – George Floyd” and shining a light.

This has been done each night at 8:00 p.m. for 8 minutes and 46 seconds since last Tuesday. 

A young man from the neighborhood who was going by on a bike stopped and joined in the witness.  

There were many beeps and honks from passing cars.

 Many thanks to Bob Bell, Emily Bell, Patti Cooksey, Kay Rencken, Bill Parsons, Earl Waters, Jeff Wells, Claire Stiles, Danielle Hintz, and Kim Wells for this witness.  

This witness will continue Monday night, June 8 and Tuesday night, June 9.  ALL WELCOME!

Saturday night, with the rain falling and umbrellas up, seven people from the congregation joined in remembrance of George Floyd.  

Many thanks to Patti Cooksey, Claire Stiles, Ruth Pettis, Emily Bell, Bob Bell, Jeff Wells, and Kim Wells for making this witness!

Danielle Hintz, Jeff Wells, and Kim Wells were part of the George Floyd vigil on Friday.  Several cars beeped in support.

A woman stopped to talk with the group.  It turns out she is the one who suggested the idea of doing the vigil to the City.  She suggested having a time of remembrance each night for 8 nights at 8:00 for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.  

She was very pleased to see us and to know that the church is participating in this gesture of solidarity.  

Patti Cooksey, Victoria Long, Gary Long, and Jeff Wells continued the vigil on night 3.  There were more honks and expressions of support from passersby than on previous night.

The vigil continues through Tuesday June 9.  All are welcome.  Come to the church before 8.  We’ll head out to the sign and kneel, with a light, at 8:00 for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.  

On the second night of solidarity for George Floyd and others, Patti Cooksey, Jeff Wells, and Kim Wells knelt in front of the church sign for 8 minutes and 46 seconds.  It was a bit drippy but our lights were shining and several cars beeped their horns in support.  One car pulled up to the curb and the driver told us he had made a u-turn and came back to thank us for being there.

 This witness will continue each evening at 8:00 in front of the church through Tuesday, June 9.  Bring a light – candle, flashlight, cell phone light – and join in.  Everyone is welcome!