⁨Community Vigil for Alex Pretti

Please join us this Thursday, January 29th at 7:00 PM at Virginia-Highland Church as we gather in community to honor Alex Pretti, who was killed at the hands of ICE on January 24.

This vigil is a space to grieve, to remember, and to hold one another as we reflect on the growing number of lives lost or forever changed by ICE. We refuse to let these names disappear. We come together to say them out loud, to witness, and to care for one another in the midst of loss.

During the vigil, there will be a live painting of Alex Pretti, created in real time as part of the service. We will also hold a reading of the names of those killed by ICE, honoring each life with intention, including the names of Keith Porter and Heber Sanchez.

Community Estrella will be creating an ofrenda (memorial altar), and attendees are invited to bring a sacred item: a photo, flower, note, or object to place on the altar in remembrance. Flameless candles will be available but in limited quantities to use during the vigil. We encourage you to bring your own.

Come as you are. Let’s be together in remembrance and solidarity. Limited street parking will be available along with parking at Virginia-Highland Elementary, carpooling is recommended. Please allow yourself time to find parking.