You are invited to embody the core of our faith in Jesus: love for our neighbors as we reject cruelty, greed, and abusive power that many are advancing, including the harming of our neighbors, corrupting of our nation, and distorting of our faith. Rooted in scripture (Matthew 25:31-46, Micah 6:8, and Luke 6:20-26), people across denominations and faith traditions will come together to celebrate and reclaim a Christianity rooted in loving our neighbors (caring for the sick, feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger) in the public square!
This event is initiated by ISAIAH Minnesota. The following description is taken from the event website (PalmSunday2026.com):
On Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, Christians across the country will stand up to the rise of authoritarianism and white Christian nationalism. We will stand against the politics of greed, cruelty, and oppression by continuing to show the country that our central commandments, to love God and love our neighbors, is our way forward.
On the day Christians celebrate as Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem in opposition to the greed, cruelty, and oppression of the Roman Empire on a donkey, a symbol of a just, humble leader who cares for the poor, the hungry, the sick, and the stranger. Christians will follow Jesus and embody the heart of our faith on Palm Sunday 2026. We will draw a contrast to the values guiding the actions of the current administration, as we embody and celebrate our love for God and love for our neighbors, regardless of where we come from or what we look like.
We proclaim a faith that centers on love for our neighbors and rejects a politics rooted in greed and cruelty. To be a Christian is to choose love. Join us as we embody that love and celebrate the heart of our faith on Palm Sunday!
Event Locations In and Near Our Synod
Mankato
Participants will begin at Grace Lutheran Church, 110 N. 4th St., Mankato, and walk together through downtown before concluding at the Mankato Intergovernmental Center. The event will include a 1.5-mile prayer walk and is open to community members who wish to participate. View the press release and flyer for details.
Rochester
Churches across the city are invited to unite around these core beliefs in a Palm Sunday Processional to Soldier's Field. View the announcement for details.
St. Paul
Plans for the day include the procession followed by music and worship at the Minnesota State Capitol. There are two options for where to gather for the St. Paul action. View the announcement for details.
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Southeastern Minnesota Synod Office