Do Mean to Interrupt
My advocacy for criminal justice reform is driven by my 24-year-old cousin, Matthew. He’s...
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Act Now for Climate Justice
The last international trip I went on for work was to Southern Asia in January 2020. We...
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988: Calling All Angels
I picked up my phone and dialed 988. A person named Angel answered the phone in a soft, calm...
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Tribal Sovereignty, Trampled
The end of June always brings a slew of decisions from the United States Supreme Court...
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A Legacy of Safe Spaces and Solidarity
Michael Schuenemeyer On June 25, the United Church of Christ (UCC) not only celebrated its 65th...
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Channeling Rage
Jessica QuinnOnline Communications Specialist, Washington D.C. Office On June 11, staff...
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Juneteenth: A Day to Remember
Traci Blackmon Associate General Minister This week, for only the second time in history,...
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Tips for Clergy in a Potential Post-Roe America
We saw a glimpse into a future without abortion access with the Politico SCOTUS leak, which...
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What Do We Say to These Things?
My deepest condolences to the families of the victims of gun violence. I must admit my...
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Honoring Sacred Souls: The Shooting in Buffalo and the Image and Likeness of God
Aaron Salter, 55, was a retired Buffalo police officer and the security guard at Tops...
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Period Poverty
The documentary film, Period. End of Sentence., shows a 12-year-old’s menses amidst the...
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A True Mother’s Day
Policy Advocate for International Issues This Mother’s Day brought with it a range of...
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Solidarity with Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
Executive Director of the Open and Affirming Coalition Across America, laws and executive...
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Choosing Vaccine Equity
Associate General Minister for Wider Church Ministries & Operations and Co-Executive for...
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Poison Pill
Minister for Economic Justice I like drugs. Let me explain. I am not one who dismisses pain or...
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Fear of Knowledge…Love of Books
Minister for Worship and Theology “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” –...
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Tired Bones
Policy Advocate for Domestic Issues Advocates around the country (including myself) spent the...
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Sustained Attention
Managing Editor, The Pilgrim Press and Faith-Forming Publications A dinner was held for Jesus...
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A Cataclysmic Invasion on the Heels of a Global Pandemic
Executive for Southern Asia, Global Ministries News of more deaths, destruction, refugees,...
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Trans Experience Is Sacred and I Know Why the State Is Scared
Minister for Congregational and Community Engagement It is law in Texas. Anti-trans violence...
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