EUGENE, Ore. – Dozens of Christian churches and their allies in Lane County will gather on Palm Sunday to denounce authoritarianism and White Christian nationalism as part of a nationwide movement.
The local event begins at 2 p.m. on March 29 at First Christian Church, 1166 Oak Street in Eugene. Participants will practice songs of peace and resistance before marching to Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza at 2:30 p.m.
According to organizers, the gathering aims to reflect publicly on Jesus’ message of mercy and justice for all people. The event will feature songs, call and response prayers, brief statements from faith communities and a call for ongoing action…