Message from the National Council of Churches
An interfaith rally at New York City's The Riverside Church and "Faith Lights Up Broadway" human chain August 31 will show Republican National Convention delegates -- indeed, the nation and world -- that people of faith are deeply concerned about poverty and social justice issues. The 7 p.m. rally - to be broadcast live by WBAI-FM radio - and 9 p.m. human chain (with flashlights) are the latest in a multi-city campaign to press the presidential candidates, convention delegates and voters to address the needs of the nation's poor, sick, unemployed and disenfranchised. Sponsors include The Riverside Church's Mobilization 2004, and the "Let Justice Roll: Faith and Community Voices Against Poverty" campaign of the National Council of Churches USA and Center for Community Change, in collaboration with dozens of partners nationwide. On July 28 in Boston during the Democratic National Convention, 800 people of faith gathered in the historic Old South Church to hear the Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., Senior Minister of The Riverside Church who also will speak at the August 31 rally. He called on Americans to get poor people on their agenda "because it's on God's mind." Read more about NYC plans. More about the Boston event. More about 'Let Justice Roll'.
