Bishop Leila M. Ortiz has added her voice to an interfaith letter that challenges the fear-based governance we are witnessing in Washington, D.C. She has also written a letter inviting the Metro D.C. Synod to join her in three days of prayer and fasting beginning this Sunday through Tuesday. Her call is inspired by the example of Queen Esther, who taught us that confronting principalities and powers requires both spiritual preparation and courageous action. Read her full letter outlining this urgent spiritual work. Let us pray… with God’s help and in Jesus’ name. Amen.