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In times of fear and uncertainty, our faith calls us to stand with our neighbors—offering compassion, care, prayer, and practical support. Recent events in our state have shaken many hearts within our families, neighborhoods, and congregations, and we recognize the fear and distress many are experiencing.
As followers of Christ, we are called to love, listen, and care for all our neighbors, especially in moments of pain and uncertainty. This page shares ways we can be a presence of peace, comfort, and hope in our community and beyond.
We pray for peace, for healing, and for wisdom in how we respond — always seeking the dignity and wellbeing of every person.
Weekly Prayer
We invite you to spend time in prayer or silent meditation in our sanctuary, open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Emotional Support
Our pastors’ doors are open, and you are invited to meet with them for confidential listening and support. We recommend calling ahead to check availability.
Neighbor Check-Ins
Connect by phone or text with neighbors who may be feeling isolated or afraid. A simple conversation can offer reassurance, comfort, and connection.
Monarca is a coalition network that provides training and resources to community members who want to understand their rights and support immigrants.
Supporting immigrant-owned restaurants is a practical way to care for our neighbors. When we choose to eat locally, we help small businesses, support families, and build connections across our community—one meal at a time.
This resource connects individuals with local mutual aid efforts in Wright County. It is offered for anyone who may find it helpful or feel called to learn more.
Share this information with anyone who could benefit, or consider donating. Grace Place offers drive through food distribution in Montrose, with food boxes available at no cost and no registration required; pet food distribution requires advance sign-up using the link below or by calling or texting 763-478-7349.
Recent immigration enforcement has left many families concerned about the wellbeing of their pets if they are detained. Supporting The Bond Between helps provide foster care, resources, and support so animals are cared for and not left behind.
Over the past week, HMC has been working alongside metro-based partners to deliver food and critical supplies—especially diapers and formula—to trusted organizations and directly to families across the metro. These resources help families remain safe, stable, and supported during a difficult time; to date, more than 100,000 diapers, dozens of containers of formula, and countless wipes have been collected and distributed.
Consider donating to this mutual aid organization that operates a weekly donation and distribution site for groceries and diapers at Bethel Lutheran Church. Distribution takes place on Thursdays from 5:00–7:00pm.
CANMN works to build solidarity with our neighbors by organizing volunteers and redistributing resources so that all people have access to basic necessities. Through community partnership and shared responsibility, CANMN helps ensure everyone has the means for dignified survival.
Help Local Families
Would you like to support families in the Annandale community who have been impacted by recent events? Please reach out to Children, Youth, and Family Director Emily Combs by calling the church office or emailing ecombs@stjohns-annandale.org for more details.
This is a national campaign that uplifts and celebrates immigrants by sharing messages of love, support, and hope. Originally created as a way for immigrants and allies to highlight positive stories and reaffirm the importance of immigrants’ contributions to our country, the initiative invites people to express solidarity through social media, public awareness efforts, and community outreach. By encouraging messages of encouragement and inclusion, To Immigrants With Love champions the dignity, resilience, and value of immigrant communities across the United States.