Minnesota churches respond to ICE presence with prayer, solidarity

Some Greater Minnesota churches opened their doors for fellowship on ‘ICE Out of Minnesota’ day.

By: Brian Arola

Outlets: MinnPost

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 997

Last Updated: 12 hours, 19 minutes ago

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ST. PETER, Minn. — Pastors read Bible verses and a choir sang hymns, giving it the feel of a standard church service. The timing, social-justice themed scriptures, and songs and excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s writings set it apart.

While demonstrators marched in downtown Minneapolis and businesses closed across Minnesota in protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Trinity Lutheran in St. Peter and other Minnesota churches opened their doors for prayer Friday.

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