With reports of ICE at churches, SoCal’s faithful find healing, hope in prayer
Faith has been a guiding compass for Ann Burdette, who attends St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Long Beach.
Last weekend, Burdette, 75, took part in a peaceful demonstration in Paramount, near the Home Depot site of a federal immigration raid targeting day laborers last Friday. She wanted to use her peace-keeping skills as a longtime activist, helping to de-escalate growing tensions between law enforcement and protestors.
While protesting on the open street, Burdette said her first instinct was to get on her knees, head bowed in a humble prayer posture.