“More churches need to open their doors.” Those were the words of Reverend Kathy Nolte of Oak Park Evangelical Lutheran Church. She spoke with urgency and compassion, as her small church became a refuge for over 100 migrants. Imagine arriving at Oak Park Evangelical Lutheran Church late one cold night. You might see huddled figures clutching their belongings. They just escaped the freezing temperatures outside the Austin Police Station. This isn’t a common sight at Oak Park Evangelical Lutheran Church. But in a city grappling with a migrant crisis, it became a beacon of hope. The image of the church, small but overflowing with warmth and humanity, stayed with Chicago. It served as a powerful reminder that sometimes, the smallest spaces can hold the biggest hearts.
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