We condemn the indefensible use of force that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Now we must find a way forward.

Police chaplains can light the way by reaffirming that foundational principle that we are all in this together, and must act like it.

We must look to those moments of amazing grace amid the riots in our cities. Protesters who courageously protected the weak or sought to restrain violence. In a few places, police who marched with, or prayed with, the protesters.

Today we call on people of goodwill to pray for a restoration of peace in our community and a return to civil order. May the spirit of God unite us in love and respect, and heal our broken society.

Chaplain David Fair, President