Faith leaders rally at Richland Park in Nashville to unify in support of immigration communities amid political turmoil.
Nashville faith leaders who gathered at Richland Park on Aug. 17 used their religious unity to support immigrant communities amid a recent wave of arrests .
“The call to hospitality is so great in the Gospel,” said the Rev. Ingrid McIntyre of Glencliff United Methodist before she made opening remarks to a crowd of approximately 200 people at the West Nashville park.
“I’m here to live out the Gospel. All faiths say to welcome the stranger.”
The interfaith rally was billed as “Voice of the Faithful: A Rally for Immigrant Dignity."
Spiritual leaders of different faiths and Christian denominations were joined by church members and those who are troubled by recent immi