Below is an excerpt from “Lament: A day to Mourn” by Rev. Jim Wallis.
“As we mark the death of 100,000 people in the U.S. from COVID-19, an unprecedented group of 100 national faith leaders — from Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions, representing major denominations, national faith-based organizations, local congregations, and millions of people of faith across the country — is acting together. We have decided to mourn the dead and pray for healing in our respective worship services on May 29, 30 and 31. And together, we look to federal, state and local elected officials to observe Monday (June 1) as a National Day of Mourning and Lament, a time marked by moments of silence, lowering of flags, interfaith vigils and prayers, ringing of bells, and civic memorials.”
