#CloudOfClergy: The Many Ways Faith Leaders Show Up for Justice

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The #CloudOfClergy is everywhere! Whether on the front lines, in communities, seminaries, or houses of worship, their justice work is an act of faith.


The crowd of protesters outside Portland’s Justice Center sings “We Shall Overcome,” July 21, 2020. (Still of video by @bethnakamura for the Oregonian. https://twitter.com/Oregonian/status/ [login to see] 53010944)
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely.” (Hebrews 12:1)


Wall of Moms. And Dads, Veterans, and Nurses. The number of groups who support #BlackLivesMatter in Portland and beyond is steadily growing. Since the first demonstrations arose after the murder of George Floyd, the movement for justice has been constant and increasing.