8 Minutes, 46 Seconds...

Eight minutes and 46 seconds. That’s how long the police officer kept his knee on brother George Floyd’s neck, killing him. Brother Floyd struggled and pleaded for the officer to let up, saying I can’t breathe, and calling for his mother. Like many times before, we find ourselves at this dark place. Community Renewal Society demands justice for Brother Floyd and calls for the officers involved to be punished to the fullest extend of the law.

We share this video, produced by Black Lives Matter, as a resource for faith communities seeking to facilitate the eight minutes and 46 seconds of silence in honor of Brother Floyd.

We also recommend you revisit our A Time for Prayers and Protest virtual meeting and go to the end to hold space with us.