Reclaiming Christianity in the Public Square

Mar

Sunday, March 29 • Minnesota State Capitol, St. Paul
Gather to Process to Capitol: 1:30 pm • Program: 2:30 – 4:30 pm

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, people waved palm branches and declared hope in the face of injustice. This year, we join Christians from across the country to do the same, standing up to the rise of authoritarianism and white Christian nationalism.

🌿 We wave our palms.
🌿 We proclaim love over fear.
🌿 We stand for our neighbors.

Pastor Glenn and Pastor Angela will join other Twin Cities clergy and churches in a march to the Minnesota State Capitol. The event is meant as a public statement of commitment to our values as Christians, affirming the core of our faith: to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. We gather for a joyful family-friendly worship service and Christian public action. This event is organized by ISAIAH.

Please join us if this event speaks to you.
Register Here

Event Timeline

1:30 pm: Gather at Central Village Park in St. Paul for optional procession
2:00 pm: Procession to Capitol begins
2:30 pm: Program & worship begins on Capitol lawn
4:30 pm: Program ends

Our time together at the Capitol will include diverse and dynamic speakers from across denominations, Scripture, prayer, music, and kid activities.

ISAIAH leaders are asking individuals as well as congregations to register so they can ensure attendees have what they need while at the event. Even if you choose not to register, you are welcome to join the event.

🌿 Details for Optional Procession 🌿

The procession is approximately one mile. You can also go straight to the Capitol. (Please see below.)

Gather for Procession
1:30 pm
Central Village Park, 457 Central Ave. W.

Begin Procession
2:00 pm
Procession will be led by clergy from the Black Church Power Project.
We will process along University Ave. on the South sidewalk.

Parking
Parking for those joining the procession is available at one of these nearby churches in St. Paul:

St. James AME (624 Central Ave W, St. Paul)
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer (285 Dale St N, St. Paul)
Camphor Memorial UMC (585 Fuller Ave, St. Paul)

🏛️ Gathering at the State Capitol 🏛️

If you can’t or don’t wish to join the procession, you can go straight to the Capitol lawn. The program will begin at 2:30 pm, but you may choose to arrive early.

For those going straight to the Capitol, there is parking available on streets nearby as well as at the old Sears parking lot close to the Capitol, which is accessible via Rice St., Rondo Ave., and Marion St. (from the south).

Leading up to the program as we wait for the procession to arrive, musicians from the Black Church Power Project congregations will offer music. There will also be activities for children.

✅ Additional Details ✅

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Where should I park?
Parking details are listed above for those joining the procession and for those meeting at the Capitol.

Can I take the Light Rail?
Yes, the Green Line goes from Downtown Minneapolis to the Capitol in St. Paul (Capitol-Rice St. Stop).

You can view a map of the Green Line stops HERE and the Sunday schedule HERE. (For Schedule, select either Eastbound or Westbound and Sunday Schedule.) The Green Line runs about every 12 minutes on Sunday afternoons.

Fares on Sunday range from $1 to $2, depending on age. You can pay fares in exact change in coins and bills, with a Go-To Card, or with the Metro Transit app.

How should I get back to my car if I’m in the procession?
The light rail is a good option (map and Sunday schedule linked above) if you don’t want to walk back to the church where you parked.

SIGNS AND BANNERS

Church banners are welcome! Processing with the names of our institutions will help validate the action to the public.
Extra palms and signs that emphasize our core messages will be provided at the beginning of the procession.
Homemade signs should be love and justice-focused scriptures. Please do not bring partisan signs or signs with vulgar language.