A Colorful Unity Day

“We wish more churches were doing what you are doing.” This was said by a member of the Vallejo community walking by our booth at Unity Day 2018. He said he was not a believer, but thanked us for being there and gave us a donation. It was a cool moment!

Adorned with protest signs and rainbow colors, our booth was so bright and colorful that you could see it from across the park! Many people in the community stopped by, picked up brochures, buttons, and created Justice Prayer Ribbons. We had over 44 ribbons flying! Each person who wrote their prayer came from different backgrounds and lived in different parts of town, yet all had similar wishes of peace, love, dignity, strength, and courage. A small sample of the prayers read:

-Dear Jesus, thank you for everything you’ve done for me and my family.

-Love All

-I am thankful

-More love, less hate.

-Power in Love

-No truth, no justice.

-Love conquers all. Love kills and cures all at the same time. Love is kind. Love is pure. Love is beautiful. I love you.

-Dignity for all families- may they be reunited and have enough to meet their needs.

-Dignity for all regardless of gender, age, social status, ethnicity, or birthplace or anything else...

-Peace to all. Love and harmony

-Kindness, happiness, love.

-Strength and growth come through continuous effort and struggle. Never give up. Always keep your head high.

-World peace.

-We are all one - only our egos separate us.

-Hope for Unity/ hope for a cure / hope for equality/ hope for togetherness

-Keep thinking positive things. Believe in yourself. Run your own race.

These ribbons were hung on the Johnson Garden fence on September 23, as part of our Peace Sunday service. Members of the church who weren't able to make it to Unity Day are still making their own ribbons to add, so the beautiful installation will continue to grow!