Common values shine in the aftermath of Finsbury attack
Common values shine in the aftermath of Finsbury attack
21 June 2017
In the early hours of 19 June, a van was driven into a crowd of Muslim worshippers, near their local mosque in Finsbury Park, north London. One person died and 11 others were injured in the attack.
A team of Salvation Army volunteers provided refreshments to emergency personnel from a Salvation Army emergency response vehicle after the attack near a mosque in Finsbury Park, London, on 19 June.
The volunteers remained at the scene for two hours following an official request from emergency services at 2.45am.
The UK with the Republic of Ireland Territory (UKRI) emphasised on its Facebook page that their thoughts and prayers were with the bereaved and injured after the abhorrent attack near a mosque in Finsbury Park.
“We stand with our Muslim friends and pray for unity and peace. The collective values which bind us all together, whether you have faith or no faith, strive for loving communities and a society marked by justice and compassion – this hope will not be threatened by hatred.”
The attack comes as the nation continues to grieve following previous attacks at London Bridge, Manchester and Westminster.
“As with all past attacks, this most recent attack is utterly abhorrent,” blogged Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Roberts, UKRI’s Ecumenical Officer.
Salvation Army leaders (far right) join faith leaders from the UK earlier this week to express a spirit of unity in the face of recent terrorist attacks.
“It flies against the values we hold dear as a nation. And it must not be allowed to increase or foster divisions within our communities.
“Following the recent terror attacks, and the Grenfell Tower tragedy, each incident has been marked by the kindness and love of the local communities who have come together to serve those in need of compassion, to show love to those who have been bereaved, to care for the injured, to support those who have lost their homes.
“Each time there are stories of heroism, of ordinary people who have in the face of utter horror, stood up against acts of evil, to put their own safety on the line to help others. The emergency services have also shown true bravery in their handling of horrific situations, and their work to keep us safe in the face of terrible acts is truly inspirational.
“As a Christian church and charity we stand together with our Muslim friends, and we are thankful for the freedoms we share being able to worship freely as we choose in this country, and we remain united with them today. We remember those around the world who don’t have these freedoms and hope that our communities in the UK will hold fast to these values and remain united in love and compassion.”
Read the Lieut-Colonel Robert's full blog entry.
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