8 churches open doors for public after Robinson decision

8 churches open doors for public after Robinson decision

City of Madison officials put out a list of congregations that will open their doors to the public after the Dane County district attorney announces his decision in the Tony Robinson officer-involved shooting case Tuesday.

District Attorney Ismael Ozanne said there will be no charges against MPD officer Matt Kenny in the shooting death of Tony Robinson.

According to city officials, eight congregations will open their doors Tuesday afternoon:

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church — 4011 Major Ave., Madison: from the time of the announcement until 8:00 p.m.
St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church — Diamond Drive, Madison: from the time of the announcement for as long as needed. Middleton Community United Church of Christ: from the time of the announcement until 9:00 p.m. Madison Mennonite and Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ (the congregations share space at Orchard Ridge): from the time of the announcement until at least 8:00 p.m. First Congregational United Church of Christ — Madison: from the time of the announcement until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial United Church of Christ will be open from 4 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a brief prayer service at 6:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Regent Street will be open from 4:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church on the Square will be open from 2:00 p.m. until as long as needed
Temple Beth El, 2702 Arbor Drive, will hold a special Jewish Service of Prayer and Reflection at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

The group Young Gifted and Black said Monday it will not hold an action on Tuesday after Ozanne makes his announcement.