Faith in the Midst of Charlottesville

National Council of Churches

In late July we heard from Phil Woodson, a pastor in Charlottesville, Virginia, who alerted us of a major action there on August 12. Today Charlottesville has become synonymous with the violence that erupted there as counter-protesters clashed with the “Unite the Right” rally.

My guest today is a long-time friend who attended because she believed she was called to be there. There are many people we could have on this podcast to speak about their experience in Charlottesville, but Rev. Annette Flynn is noteworthy because she is one of a handful of clergy across the United States that simply answered a call to be there. Her story is one of simple, clear, passionate faith, and I hope it inspires you today. It sure does inspire me.