We, the signatories below, on behalf of DuPage United, stand in solidarity with Schmaltz Delicatessen in Naperville and the Bender family, and against all acts of unlawful vandalism.
What happened to the Jewish-owned Deli is unfortunate and should be condemned. This is political speech in an unlawful and unproductive manner (i.e. graffiti). DuPage United stands for building relationships, fostering understanding and working on common goals.
As an umbrella organization comprising more than 30 member faith communities and associations, we see the power of having allies comprising like-minded neighbors. People join hands and work collectively on issues that affect all residents of DuPage County. The impact of our efforts is systemic change. We invite those who’d like to build bridges and foster understanding to join us in working shoulder-to-shoulder on common causes, driven by shared values, to get to know our neighbor's up close and personal. In doing so we recognize, and celebrate, our shared humanity and core American values.
We invite you to explore our work at www.dupageunited.org and join us for our next assembly on August 3rd, 2017, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Details will be posted on our website shortly.
DuPage United Member InstitutionsJericho Road Church, Wheaton, IL First Church of Lombard, Lombard, IL - Rev Jeffrey Phillips Rev, Eric Doolittle, North Central College Chaplain, Naperville, IL Congregation Etz Chaim - Rabbi Ricky Kamil, Lombard, IL Downers Grove First United Methodist Church - J. Renee Hyzy Chair: Mission, Justice and Community DarusSalam Foundation, Lombard St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Naperville ICNA Relief Islamic Center of Naperville Rev Pamela Rumancik, Hinsdale, IL Unitarian Church of Hinsdale St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Glen Ellyn - The Rev. George D. Smith, The Rev. Victor Conrado Church of the Holy Nativity, Clarendon Hills Rev. Joe Yucha - Faith Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn, IL Sister Beatrice Hernandez - Wheaton Franciscan Justice ,Peace and Integrity of Creation Office Wheaton, IL Islamic Foundation, Villa Park Parables Community, Lombard, IL, Pastor Jeanne Davies Islamic Foundation, Villa Park Parables Community, Lombard, IL, Pastor Jeanne Davies York Center Church of the Brethren, Lombard, IL Pastor Christy Waltersdorff Islamic Center of Kane County (ICKC) Pastor Kevin Williams Second Baptist Church, Wheaton IL Rev. Seth Ethan Carey, First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn |
Ally OrganizationsNancy Oetter, Regional Coordinator, Pax Christi USA, Illinois, Woodridge, IL Masjid Uthman, Lombard IL Syrian Community Network, Chicago, IL ICNA Chicago Jeffrey R. Jenkins - Mercy Harbor Church Geneva, Illinois The Rev. Dr. Lindsay Bates, Senior Minister - The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, IL |
IndividualsNaazish YarKhan, Glendale Heights, IL Saima Azfar, Glendale heights, IL Nadia Sheikh, Carol Stream, IL Naureen Ahmed, Carol Stream, IL Kashif Fakhruddin, Principal, AL-Falah Academy (Weekend School) Azhar Mohammed, Glendale Heights, IL Khalid Dogar |