The synod’s Church in Society Committee, in partnership with Shoulder to Shoulder of La Crosse, has arraigned for Pastor Mandy France and Dr. Ayaz Virji to share their story of confronting Islamophobia in rural Minnesota. There will be several opportunities to hear their story the first week in October:

• Wednesday, Oct. 3: Trinity Lutheran, Sparta, 7pm. Loving Your Neighbor, Confronting Islamophobia. This event is designed for confirmation and high school youth. Of course, others are welcome. For Oct. 3 & 4 events see Loving Your Neighbor FLYER.

• Thursday, Oct. 4: Westby Fine Arts Center, 7pm. This community event is open to the public; no registration necessary.

• Friday, Oct. 5: Tentative - Friday Night Fish Fry and conversation.