To the editor:

At this time, we are reminded that it is precisely our relationships, built on solidarity and trust, that have sustained us in working to build a more resilient, inclusive community. We know that we are stronger together, and we join together to affirm our shared principles:

¯ We believe the forces that unite us are greater than those that divide us.

¯ We reject hate in all its forms and any effort to sow division and discord.

¯ We remain committed to dialogue and the endurance of our communal partnership.

Speaking together out of our shared Judeo-Christian history, we affirm our abhorrence of the harming of innocent men, women, and children. We pray that peace will speedily come to the whole world.

Rev. Kenneth R. Hitch

Rector, St. Eustace Episcopal Church

Rabbi Alec Friedmann, Ph.D.

Rabbi, Lake Placid Synagogue

Susan Semegram

President, Lake Placid Synagogue

Hadley Adams

Thomas Stork

Wardens, St. Eustace Episcopal Church