Category: Becoming Beloved Community

The Rev. Dr. Steven Pankey, in a gray suit, stands at a pulpit at Christ Episcopal Church of Bowling Green Kentucky, with three colorful stained glass windows depicting religious figures behind him.

Prayer Vigil After An Unjust Arrest by ICE

After the unjust arrest of 18-year-old Ernesto, who was legally in the U.S. under Special Immigrant Juvenile status, Rev. Dr. Steven Pankey of Christ Episcopal Church in Bowling Green, KY, helped organize an emergency prayer vigil, drawing 100 community members in just over a day to call attention to ICE’s actions and advocate for justice. The vigil, coordinated with local pastors and civic leaders, emphasized Ernesto’s humanity, engaged the wider public through prayer, media outreach, and candle lighting, and sparked deeper reflection and activism within participating congregations.

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