Gilead stands in support of Black lives and the lives of all who suffer from discrimination and abuse. Jesus tells us, “Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me” (Matthew 25:40). When we remain silent in the face of racism, in the face of any “ism” that allows for the mistreatment of any person based on our differences, we break the commandment to love our neighbors with all our hearts.

We as Gilead Presbyterian acknowledge our need to bear witness and to speak out for justice. We vow to educate ourselves and help tear down the structures that separate us, working to embody true “liberty and justice for all.”