Renee Nicole Good was a woman in the prime of her life, a poet, a mother, and a queer person who chose to make her home here in Minneapolis with her wife and young son. She was our neighbor, one of our queer siblings. She was loved by those who knew her, and she was taken from them by the gun of an ICE agent who came to our city looking to spread fear and violence.

All God’s Children MCC offers our deepest and most profound sympathies to the family and friends of Renee and to the queer community, who have lost one of our siblings. As a queer, spiritual community, we are a safe place for anyone who feels unsafe or afraid. Our church’s doors remain OPEN to all, and whether you need a quiet place to be out of the cold, a warm cup of coffee, or the chance to speak with someone who will listen, All God’s Children MCC is here for you, just the way you are. If you feel unsafe or unable to leave your home, we can come to you, whether that’s with food or kind words of support. Immigrants, people of color, queer individuals—anyone who has been persecuted or relegated to the margins of society—all are welcome here. Our congregation is comprised of an endlessly diverse group of devoted individuals, all of whom proudly proclaim that we are loved, by God and by one another. And we will share that love with anyone who needs it.

The church is open from 10am until 5pm, Monday through Thursday, with meetings available to be scheduled on Saturdays. On Thursdays, we have Thursday’s Table, a chance for anyone who needs a warm meal to come and share lunch with us completely free of charge. And of course, we’re open every Sunday. Contact the church at [email protected] with any questions, or to schedule an appointment with Pastor Kenny.

In the coming days, as we support and protect one another from anyone who would come to our city looking to spread harm and intimidation, we will remember Renee and work to make the world a better, safer place in her honor.