National Day of Mourning and Lament

“I encourage Episcopalians to join with other people of faith this weekend to grieve and honor those who have died from COVID-19,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said in a press release. “Let this tragic moment not pass without us honoring the many among us who have lost their lives or lost their loved ones and commending them and ourselves to God’s love and peace.”

“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—call for a National Day of Mourning and Lament. Together, they look to federal, state, and local elected officials to observe Monday, June 1 as National Day of Mourning and Lament, a day marked by moments of silence, lowering of flags, interfaith vigils, ringing of bells, and civic memorials.” - Diocese of Tennessee

3 Opportunities for Community Prayer and Lament

1. Check the St. Augustine's social media for the clergy moment of the day.

2.  Join the Beloved Community Commission for 15 minutes of communal prayer and reflection at noon on Zoom to pray, observe silence, and encourage each other. 
Topic: Beloved Community: Lament during COVID-19
Time: Jun 1st 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: Click here. 
Meeting ID: 976 3304 5371    Password: 060876
Dial by your location:   +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 976 3304 5371

3. Join Sojourners' virtual interfaith gathering on Facebook today at noon EDT by clicking here.