Cristosal Fundraiser
On Saturday evening, October 12, 2024, Saint Peter’s was blessed to host Cristosal Executive Director, Noah Bullock, and Bishop Daniel Gutierrez for a fundraising dinner, followed by a beautiful service on Sunday.
During the Bishop’s speech, he told us that “simply being with our neighbors” is an act that Jesus asked of his disciples and of humankind.
Bishop Gutierrez was inspired to pledge $10,000 from his own discretionary funds in addition to the $20,000 to $30,000 that Saint Peter’s hopes to raise for Cristosal in the coming year.
We learned from Noah about Cristosal’s incredible 2024 efforts as they work together with our Central American neighbors to secure human rights in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala.
He explained how Cristosal is part of a historical movement, Cristosal’s mandate, and how Cristosal acts in the moment to serve the historic mission of social change.
In one story Noah described “Guatemalan police trafficking of migrants and Cristosal’s response against it.”
You can watch the entire evening’s speeches (69 minutes) by clicking here.
Bishop Daniel Gutierrez speech starts at minute 1.
Noah Bullock speech starts at 17:30.
Attendee Q&A with Noah Bullock starts at 40:40.
Gary Russell speech starts at 53:00.
Clips: Gary explains the power of compassionate presence, and
Gary’s view that Cristosal gives victims peace, love and hope by our presence and witness.
Mike Logar’s rousing, energizing closing speech, including recognitions and his request for the Bishop to talk about Cristosal throughout the Pennsylvania diocese churches, starts at 1:01:30.
Please prayerfully consider making a contribution (in any of the ways listed below) to this incredible human rights advocacy mission that Saint Peter’s has been partnering with for more than 14 years.
- Writing a check payable to “St Peter’s Episcopal Church” and mailing it to 121 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA 19460.
- Parisioners only: Login to ChurchTrac online giving and make a donation from your checking account or a credit card.
- Scanning the above QR code or clicking on the givebutter payment platform to make a donation online.