Growing Ecumenical Movement of Clergy Launches 5 Point Covenant To Save The Soul Of America
Ira Acree
Growing Ecumenical Movement of Clergy Launches 5 Point Covenant To Save The Soul Of America
Mr. David Cherry 312-399-3166
“More than 200 faith leaders are calling the nation unto healing.”
(Chicago,IL) - This Thanksgiving, a growing ecumenical movement of clergy from around the country has begun to organize and work toward national healing and reconciliation, as the country prepares for the transition of incoming presidential administration. On Thursday, November 26 at 11 am, a delegation of clergy will meet at the Dirksen Federal building at 219 S. Dearborn street to further the national petition drive and to call for faith leaders to unite behind the moral imperatives of the covenant.
“We need moral voices more than ever to help unite our divided nation”, says Dr. Marshall Hatch of New Mount Pilgrim Church-Chicago
“During these difficult times, our country and our world must have a healing narrative such as this covenant - words that generate life, unity, faith and a living hope that will not surrender but persevere towards brighter days.” Rev. Gregory Seal Livingston NYC
“I join the call for Thanksgiving to be a day of national repentance so the nation may know healing and reconciliation.” Rev Alan Taylor of Unity Temple Church of Oak Park
“The nation is at the crossroads and needs healing. As much as I appreciate President Elect Joe Biden offering himself as a mature and experienced leader, it will take the moral voices of diverse faith communities to save the soul of America.” stated Rev Ira Acree of Greater St John Bible Church
“ I am honored to stand with this great cloud of witness.” Rev Sally Iberg of Evanston Illinois and the Leaders Network
Other notable clergy among the growing movement of faith leaders embracing the National Interfaith Covenant of healing are: Father Michael Pfleger of St Sabina, Dr Cornel West of Harvard University, Dr. Larry Greenfield of Baptist Theological Union, Rabbi Seth Limmer of Chicago Sinai Congregation, Dr. David Kersten, Dean of North Park Theological Seminary, Dr William Shiell, President of Northern Seminary, Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, Rev. Carl McCluster of Bridgeport Connecticut, Rev. Benjamin Curry of Tampa Florida, Pastor Emma Lozano of United Lincoln Methodist church, Pastor Cy Fields of New Landmark Church of Chicago, Rabbi Max Weiss of Oak Park Temple, Rev Cierra Bates- Chamberlain, Church of Jesus Christ House of Prayer, Dr Soong Chan-Rah of North Park Theological Seminary
Faith leaders willl gather in Washington DC during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. weekend to tout the urgency of their message of healing and reconciliation. Their action will happen as the nation gets ready to inaugurate the 46th president of the United States of America.
(Link to the covenant petition is at the bottom of page.)
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