Westboro Baptist Church @ Georgetown University - 4/27 4pm
Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
We are writing today to let you know that Westboro Baptist Church has received a permit from the city to picket in the public space outside of the main gates at 37th & O Streets, NW, this coming Monday, April 27th, from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
As many of you are aware, Westboro Baptist Church - which is unaffiliated with any Baptist denomination - is a group that routinely pickets prominent universities, houses of worship and other organizations to bring attention to their views.
We realize that their presence near our campus could be upsetting. At Georgetown we are deeply proud of our religious tradition and recognize the inherent human dignity of every member of our community. As an institution that values inter-religious understanding, inclusion, and respect for all persons, we find the viewpoints of this group offensive, degrading and hateful.
Resources are available here on campus for anyone who may be affected by Monday’s demonstration, including:
- Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) - 202-687-6985
- The Office of Campus Ministry - 202-687-5259
- LGBTQ Resource Center - 202-687-3546
As always, we are proud of the civil discourse that all of you engage in as members of this extraordinary community.
Sincerely,
Rev. Kevin O’Brien, S.J.
Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Todd A. Olson, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
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