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Racial Justice Protest at Cities Church Sparks Controversy

1/23/2026

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30 members of the Racial Justice Network disrupted Cities Church in Saint Paul.
Jonathan Parnell, lead pastor of Cities Church, condemned the protest as 'shameful' and urged respectful dialogue on immigration.
Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention supported Parnell and urged Governor Tim Walz to uphold the law.
Franklin Graham (evangelist) and Paula White (pastor) condemned the protest, emphasizing religious liberty.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is investigating the incident.

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30 members of the Racial Justice Network disrupted Cities Church in Saint Paul.
Jonathan Parnell, lead pastor of Cities Church, condemned the protest as 'shameful' and urged respectful dialogue on immigration.
Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention supported Parnell and urged Governor Tim Walz to uphold the law.
Franklin Graham (evangelist) and Paula White (pastor) condemned the protest, emphasizing religious liberty.
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is investigating the incident.