Aug 082012
 
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Minority group devastated by neo-Nazi murderer.

from Standing on the Side of Love

On Sunday, August 5, six members of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin were murdered by a white supremacist as the community prepared for that morning's worship services. Three others were injured, including a police officer. Please join the Standing on the Side of Love campaign in creating an outpouring of love for the Sikh community as we search for peace and healing.

 

Use the space below to share words of prayer, compassion, or love for the Sikh community. You may wish to reference the Sikh belief that the body is only a shell and person's soul is their true essence.

If you wish to send monetary donations in honor of the victims, you can direct a check to: Victims Memorial Fund Sikh Temple of Wisconsin 7512 S Howell Ave. Oak Creek, WI 53154

On August 12, local Sikh temples may respond to this tragedy. Consider reaching out to them.

Next Sunday, August 12, Sikh temples across the country will also devote their morning services to responding to this tragedy. Consider reaching out to local Sikh temples to find out more about the response in your area.

We will aggregate all of the messages we receive and send them on to the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin.

 

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Standing on the Side of Love is a public advocacy campaign that seeks to harness love’s power to stop oppression. It is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association and all are welcomed to join.

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