Dear Petition Signers,

As of this morning, more than 1,660 individuals have signed the petition, with 63% coming from the local area and north metropolitan Twin Cities. In addition, 93 individuals have shared their powerful comments. Here is a small sampling of those voices. They offer beautiful testimony to what the silence and peace of Pacem has provided to so many throughout the past 37 years. Their voices deserve to be heard by our local county representatives.

"Pacem in Terris is a rare, wonderful, sacred sanctuary. It is a unique asset to Isanti County and our region -- indeed, it is an increasingly rare kind of place in the entire world. Pacem, in its silent way, is providing service and ministry of immeasurable worth. The few nights that I spent there have stayed with me ever since, strengthening me, centering me, and gently supporting me to be a better colleague, friend, husband, and neighbor. Protect this fragile, vital place!!" - Adam

"Isanti County -- Pacem in Terris is such a peaceful treasure.  I have been there in the silence and in the beautiful natural setting many times for the hermitage experience, certainly a transforming time for myself and many thousands of stillness seekers.  In addition to serving folks from the Upper Midwest, there are people from across the US, and from other countries, who have visited Pacem.  It is a one-of-a-kind place, that we are so fortunate to have in Minnesota.  Please consider the very harsh impact of noise to the environment and the mission of Pacem -- there seem to be a great many wedding venues already, there is only one Pacem in Terris."  Sincerely - John N. Anderson

"As a pastor, I have been to Pacem several times during seasons of my life when I need to find God's peace, and/or discern the way forward.  This would not have been possible without the quiet and solitude at Pacem.  Many years, prayers and resources have gone into creating Pacem to be this place of beauty and silence in nature.  Please don't wreck it by allowing a wedding venue nearby!    Thank you!" - Denise

"In today's busy world, it's hard to find space for true silence. Pacem is a place where people can experience what it's like to be alone with God, maybe for the first time. Please don't negate the decades of hard work that went into creating and maintaining this holy place." - Jennifer