Join Church and Society on March 19th for Another Faithful Witness Wednesdays Vigil
Stand up for children & families, who are facing immediate and long lasting harm due to the administration’s executive orders and policy decisions to cut much needed social programs.
This week, we turn our focus to children and families who need programs like Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, and the Department of Education that protect and uplift families across the country.
Speakers For The March 19th Vigil Includes:
- Rev. Leslie Tune, Chief Operating Officer of the National Council of Churches
- Jeanné Lewis, CEO of Faith in Public Life
- Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, President and General Secretary of the National Council of Churches
- Rabbi Jonah Pesner, Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
- Rev. Marvin Silver, Director, Leadership of Development & Organizing for Children’s Defense Fund
- Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, Senior Strategist for Faith in Action International
- Sandy Ovalle, Senior Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing for Sojourners
- Maggie Siddiqi, Senior Fellow at Interfaith Alliance
Be Part of the Movement – In Person or Online
The Vigil is @ Noon ET: Senate East Front, Grassy Area 8 (Constitution Ave NE & First St NE).
Meetup in person @ 11:30 AM: United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
Or watch online at the SojoAction YouTube page – no account needed.
Every voice matters. Every gathering strengthens our call. Together, we speak truth to power—amplifying the voices of children and families most at risk and in need of our advocacy.
View Recording of Wednesday March 12th Vigil
On Wednesday, March 12 about 150 people gathered in front of the Capitol building in Washington D.C. calling on Congress to have moral courage in defending USAID, aid programs like PEPFAR, and supporting refugees. Check out the recording of the March 12th vigil here and be inspired by this powerful witness.
