Stories
Across the country, faith communities are at the forefront of supporting equitable vaccine distribution and combatting vaccine hesitancy. As trusted messengers, faith leaders are educating their communities on why and how to get vaccinated. As trusted spaces, houses of worship are serving as convenient and hospitable vaccination sites. Together, we can ensure that all our neighbors have the access and information needed to receive this life saving vaccine.
Faith Traditions
Join Me & Millions of Others When Your Turn Comes to Get Vaccinated
Founder of American Muslim Health Professionals, Arshia Wajid, encourages others to get vaccinated and help others in understanding its importance.
Why I took the Vaccine
Dr. Uzma Syed is a Infectious Disease Specialist and a member of the Islamic Medical Association of North America
Faith, medical leaders collaborate to get COVID-19 vaccine in arms of more people
‘A really wonderful facet of this work is the multifaith cooperation that we’re seeing already,’ said White House official Melissa Rogers. RNS photo by Yonat Shimron
Faith & Science
Video produced by the Skinner Leadership Institute
Faith at the Forefront of Vaccination Efforts
Pastor H. Patrick Cason partners with local health officials to support equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Rabbi Uses Social Media to Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy
Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld is using TikTok to share his vaccination experience and encourage others to get their shot.
Our Faith in the Vaccine
Pastor Tracey Troy's faith has inspired her work to promote vaccine education and equitable distribution.
Mosque Serves as Trusted Space for Vaccine Distribution
In Northern Virginia, this local mosque is utilizing its community clinic and prayer hall as a COVID-19 vaccination site.
Clergy Preach Faith in COVID Vaccine to Doubters
The New York Times reports on the role of faith leaders in combating vaccine hesitancy. Faiths4Vaccines partners are featured throughout the article. Photo by Octavia Jones for New York Times