A Pastoral Letter in Response to the Election

November 9, 2016

Dear Friends in Christ,

This morning our country seems particularly divided into red states and blue states, Democrats and Republicans, conservatives and progressives. As people of faith, let us remember that God is bigger than any one candidate, political party, or election. God also can hold any emotion we might feel at the election results – all of the pride, sadness, tears, joys, happiness, turmoil, challenge, hate, acceptance, vitriol, pride, peace, unanswered questions – God holds it all.

God also holds us all in God’s hands. No matter who we are or who we love, or what we look like, or what language we speak, or what our IQ is, or how much money is in our bank account, or what zip code we live in, or how young or old we are, we are ALL held in the arms of our loving and tender Creator.

This election cycle has made it easy to label and stereotype. It has been tough on our spirits, souls, and psyches. We’ve come to see people across the aisle as our enemy, instead of our sister or brother in Christ. So today especially let us remember that we are all worthy of God’s love and care. Let us also remember our Christian calling. Jesus taught us to do justice, seek peace, walk humbly, love our neighbors (even and especially the ones we disagree with.) Our country needs to hear this message now more than ever. Let us recommit to working for a world where all of God’s children can live in peace, justice, hope, and love. This is the world I’m praying, hoping, and working for. Will you join me?

With Peace,

Rev. Katelyn B. Macrae

P.S. If you need a space or person to talk to, please call me at the church office or send me an email.