PHOTOS: Christ Episcopal Church holds prayer vigil for Ernesto Manuel-Andres

Libby Simpson, News Reporter

June 17, 2025

An attendant prays while her child reads a book during a vigil held for Ernesto Manuel-Andres, a Bowling Green teen currently detained by ICE, at the Christ Episcopal Church on June 17, 2025.

Attendants sing Amazing Grace at a vigil held for Ernesto Manuel-Andres, a Bowling Green teen recently detained by ICE, at Christ Episcopal Church on June 17, 2025. (Libby Simpson)

Rev. Steve Pankey gives his “Our Faithful Response” address during a vigil held for Ernesto Manuel-Andres, a Bowling Green teen recently detained by ICE, at Christ Episcopal Church on June 17, 2025. (Libby Simpson)

Attendees of the vigil light candles in honor of Ernesto Manuel-Andres, a Bowling Green teen recently detained by ICE, at Christ Episcopal Church on June 17, 2025.

Rev. Kellie Mysinger gives a litany for immigrants and refugees during the vigil held for Ernesto Manuel-Andres, a Bowling Green teen recently detained by ICE, at Christ Episcopal Church on June 17, 2025. (Libby Simpson)

Attendees of a vigil held for Ernesto Manuel-Andres, a Bowling Green teen recently detained by ICE, sing Amazing Grace at the Christ Episcopal Church on June 17, 2025. (Libby Simpson)

Attendants of the vigil wrote letters for Ernesto Manuel-Andres, a Bowling Green teen recently detained by ICE, at Christ Episcopal Church on June 17, 2025. (Libby Simpson)

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Libby Simpson

Libby Simpson, News Reporter

Libby Simpson is a news reporter for the Herald. She is a sophomore double majoring in journalism and photography. Originally from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, this is her fourth semester on the Hill and second semester working on the Herald staff.