Plymouth-Canton Interfaith Community Outreach group Denounces Violence against Oak Creek Gurdwara

The Interfaith Community Outreach group (ICO) stood in solidarity with many other relgions and community members at the Sikh memorial event last night and we wish to issue the following statement:

The Plymouth-Canton Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO) group denounces the acts of violence that occurred at the Wisconsin Gurdwara.  We denounce acts of violence against all religions and people of all cultures and races and stand in solidarity with them.  We hold in our thoughts and prayers the victims, families, and community members that have been affected by this tragic event. 

ICO Group:  

Geneva Presbyterian Church, Canton

Gurdwara Sahib Singh Sabha, Canton

Gurdwara Sahib Hidden Falls, Plymouth

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA

Muslim Community of Western Suburbs (MCWS), Canton

St. Thomas a'Beckett Catholic Church, Canton

Tabernacle of Praise Lutheran Church, Canton

Additional statements:

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA offers our deepest condolences to our Sikh sisters and brothers in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. With our common heritage and history, American Sikhs and Hindus share a unique bond unlike any other two religious communities. We pray that the souls of the deceased find peace. We commend the bravery and heroism of the members of the congregation and the Oak Creek first responders. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured and the families of all the victims, and we hold our hands out to our sisters and brothers in their time of need.

The Catholic community is shocked and deeply saddened by the events in Oak Creek.  We live in an increasingly violent world and this latest manifestation of that violence reinforces our determination to work together for peace.  Our prayers are with the victims, their families and the entire Sikh community.  May the mercy of the God we all share be with them at this time of trial.  Eternal rest grant unto them, O God,  and let perpetual light shine upon them.  May they rest in peace.

Deacon Jim

MMCC (Michigan Muslim community Council) joins national and Michigan’s Muslim community in condemnation of the killings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and expresses solidarity with the Sikh community at this trying time.

 “Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims of this senseless tragedy. May God grant much patience to the families of the victims. To God we belong and to Him is our return. (Quran, 2:156)”, said Dr. Muzammil Ahmed, Chair, MMCC