My heart breaks at the horrific news of the violence directed at the Muslim community in San Diego. Three innocent lives were taken in a hate-fueled attack. On behalf of Glide Memorial Church, the GLIDE Foundation, and the greater GLIDE community, we condemn this violence unequivocally.

Houses of worship are sacred—places of refuge, healing, prayer, and belonging for people of faith across all traditions. An attack on any one of these sanctuaries is an attack on all of us. Violence intended to sow fear and division has no place in our communities. We stand firmly with our Muslim sisters and brothers in solidarity and prayer.

We also honor the security guard who gave his life protecting 140 children nearby—a father of eight whose loss will be felt for generations.

In moments like these, we are called not to retreat into fear but to lean more deeply into love. We stand united with faith communities everywhere, renewing our commitment to build a world rooted in dignity, safety, and radical inclusion for all people. We will always choose love over hate, and connection over division. This country needs a love agenda!

Our hearts are with the Muslim community in San Diego and beyond. We stand with you, for you, and by you, and we hold you in our deepest prayers.


With love,

                                

GLIDE President & CEO                       
Dr. Gina Fromer