Articles of Interest Clerical Collar
Jan 29, 2026
Zach Wilson, a Presbyterian minister and co-executive presbyter who organized clergy protests against ICE, shares his shift toward wearing a clerical collar for visibility and protection. He recounts organizing mutual-aid to rescue an abducted community member. He also describes confronting ICE at an airport, arrests, and why visible faith leadership can safeguard vulnerable people.
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Reluctant Collar Wearer
- Zach Wilson rarely wore a clerical collar during his 25 years as a Presbyterian minister and preferred collared shirts and ties.
- He avoided the collar because he didn't want to be seen as