Rachel’s Day

We will be commemorating Rachel’s Day on Mother’s Day.

In Jeremiah 31:15-17, Rachel grieved for her children. "Rachel's Day" is a time to mourn the loss of our children to gun violence and to renounce forces of violence and fear. The original focus of Rachel’s Day was and still is to shine a light on gun violence and gun deaths, especially among children and youth. Rachel’s lamentation can become the resolve to say “Enough is Enough.” Rachel refused to be comforted, and scripture implies her weeping went on for a long time. Many may believe that gun violence is part of our culture, and we can do nothing about it. But Rachel was not deterred. Her actions bore witness to the urgency and gravity of the situation and the need to take action.

Immanuel’s WELCA knows ending violence is a difficult challenge. As mothers we want all children safe. On Mother’s Day we will remember all children, have the opportunity to advocate for them by writing postcards to our elected leaders regarding gun violence in our communities, and collect a Noisy Offering for PAVE in Beaver Dam. PAVE provides shelter, advocacy, counseling, and more for people who experience domestic and sexual violence.