Bishop Abel F. Aguilar

Black and Latino Churches Call for Unity

Church Leaders meet with law enforcement and Irvine leadership to combat hate, racism, and violence Christ Our Redeemer AME (COR) Church in Irvine hosted the “Tied Together” community forum on July in response to the deaths of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, and the police officers in Dallas, TX. The event featured an hour of collaboration and community standing against division, hate, and injustice. Pastors Mark Whitlock of COR and Jason Aguilar of The Cloud Church joined with Irvine pastors and leaders to voice their love for the city, law enforcement, and neighbors. A “thread ceremony” was conducted to symbolize the