he Cathedral has a goal to bring 100 people to the Nehemiah Action on Monday, April 7. Join us as we advocate for positive, systemic change in our community, working for more affordable housing and green stormwater initiatives. Several members of the St. Petersburg City Council, the mayor of Dunedin, and other public officials will be there who have pledged to prioritize these initiatives. The Nehemiah Action will be held at First Baptist Church, 1900 Gandy Blvd., St. Petersburg.

The Action is named after the prophet Nehemiah, who stood in a large assembly before the nobles and officials of his community and challenged them to stop charging unjust and unfair interest, and gained a promise from the nobles to stop. (Read the full story in Nehemiah 5:1-13.)

FAST is a coalition of more than 40 faith communities in Pinellas County who identify critical issues in our community, identify solutions, and work with public officials to create systemic change. The Action starts at 7 p.m., but we plan to arrive around 6:30 p.m. to find parking and to make it to our seats. For those who are interested in carpooling, contact Hillary Peete (hpeete@ spcathedral.com).

A group will also meet at Olive Garden at 5 pm. for a quick bite. Please RSVP to Hillary so we can make a reservation. Please reach out to Hillary Peete with any questions. Visit spcathedral.org/fast for more information.