Witness for Justice
On Just Sharing
Saint Paul led the first-ever organized effort in Christian history to share resources among...
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Peace is Possible
Nearly 40 years ago, the United Church of Christ passed a pronouncement at our Fifteenth...
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Love Your Neighbor OUT LOUD: Honoring Queer Bodies & Committing to LGBTQIA+ Justice
“Everyone deserves care that honors the dignity and sovereignty of our bodies and our...
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What is Solidarity?
“Solidarity” is a word I picked up as I became more involved in the work of justice...
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Into the Fray
A few weeks ago, I sat in a Zoom room with about a dozen UCC pastors and lay leaders from...
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God & Country
Beyoncé’s new Cowboy Carter album has sparked controversy over whether it should be...
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Voices for Change: Advocacy at the United Nations
“Why do you do this work?” The question came from the pastor of the youth group...
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The Theology of Transformation in Prison Ministry
i find myself nervous to write for this publication—like every time i step up to preach, i...
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Lest We Forget
March 1 is commemorated annually as Remembrance Day in the Republic of the Marshall Islands...
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Palestine: The Double Imperative, and A Call for God’s Justice
“Ceasefire now!” has been a consistent cry for months among people responding to the...
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Seventeen Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents
[Jesus] said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them,for all of...
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Spiritual Joy in Times of Crisis
What is spiritual joy in times of crisis? How can we find joy in our hearts when we live in a...
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Just Say KNOW
A concerted effort is underway to dismantle public school programs for youth that discuss...
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Setting Intentions Together
February is Black History Month. Over the course of these 28/29 days, it is my annual practice...
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The Measure of Humanity
“The question, ‘What is man*?’ is one of the most important questions confronting any...
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In Midst of Anti-Immigrant Discourse, People of Faith Must Offer a Prophetic Welcome
In the midst of the 2024 presidential election, anti-immigrant rhetoric is on the rise. A...
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The Purpose of Education
What is the purpose of education? For many, it is economic advancement. We pursue education to...
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In Praise of (Some) Organized Religion
A new report on spirituality in the United States was recently released by the Pew Research...
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Hope in the Bleak Midwinter
I love the end-of-year holiday season. Starting with Thanksgiving and running through...
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