Our hearts are with the families and community in Grand Blanc Township in Michigan.
John,
Last Sunday morning in Grand Blanc, Michigan, worshippers gathered at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for prayer. Instead, their sanctuary was torn apart by gunfire.
Four people were killed. Eight others were injured. Families, neighbors, and a whole community were left reeling from a nightmare that never should have happened.
We refuse to center the person who caused this devastation. Today, we choose to remember the lives stolen, the families grieving, and a community that now must carry the weight of this violence.
A church is supposed to be a place of peace, safety, and belonging. That was shattered in an instant.
Too many communities of faith, from synagogues, to mosques, to Black churches, to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan, have been attacked. Gun violence fueled by hate, instability, or despair rips holes through every part of our country.
To the people of Grand Blanc: you are not alone. We mourn with you. We honor those who were taken. And we recommit ourselves to building a world where no one fears gathering to pray, to learn, or to live freely.
Hold your loved ones close tonight. And please, if you are grieving, know that your pain is seen.
In remembrance,
March For Our Lives HQ
