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Cities Church Pastor Urges State Leaders, Rioters to 'Turn From Your Sin': 'He Is Our only Hope'

Pastor Jonathan Parnell urges repentance amid disruptions by left-wing protesters targeting ICE pastor; authorities charged some agitators with conspiracy against rights.

  • On January 18, 2026, a protest disrupted a service at Cities Church in St. Paul, where congregants were subjected to aggressive chants, including 'ICE out' and 'Justice for Renee Good.'
  • Cities Church in St. Paul experienced disruption due to anti-ICE protestors confronting worshippers, which led to tensions and fear among families.
  • Federal prosecutors are charging protest leader Nekima Levy Armstrong and two others with violating the rights of churchgoers to free worship under the FACE Act.
  • The church is considering legal options against the protesters, while Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison defended the protesters, stating, 'chanting cannot be a crime.
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Twitchy broke the news in United States on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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