Faith leaders from all over New York City gathered upon the steps of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Thursday afternoon to tell Governor Andrew Cuomo that they, too, are essential workers.
The grand house of worship on Amsterdam Avenue became the hub which unified an amalgamation of religions on Thursday afternoon as priests, pastors, imams, and more called for places of worship to be deemed essential vaccine sites.
Organized by The Black Institute and the 67th Precinct Clergy Council, religious leaders argue they are in a unique position to aid in the facilitation of COVID-19 vaccines by both bringing the life saving needle to the neighborhoods of those who need it. They also say that as trusted community leaders, they can showcase the safety of the vaccines to their parishioners.
