Activism

Yoruba Richen and Johanna Hamilton: Rosa Parks was even more impressive than you realized

The first full-length documentary about "the mother of the civil rights movement" reveals a deeper history of a woman who stood up in more ways than she ever sat down, the film’s directors say.

‘Psalms for Black Lives: Reflections for the Work of Liberation’

In this excerpt from their recent book, two New York pastors explain how a devotional project begun for their church became an offering to cultivate a “justice imagination” for a larger audience.

Gabby Cudjoe-Wilkes Andrew Wilkes

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Jamie McGhee and Adam Hollowell: ‘Either we mean it, or we don’t’

The authors of a new book frame a path for reflection and action based on the works of James Baldwin.

Chris Furr: Truth telling, confession and redemption

In a conversation with a fellow pastor and friend, the author of “Straight White Male” discusses his book and the path away from patriarchy and white supremacy that the church could offer.

Responding to gun violence

From the archives of Faith & Leadership and others, we offer resources to help Christian leaders respond to recent mass shootings, including guidance on how to talk to children.

Cards with character: A printmaker designs products that communicate the complexity of life

The owner and founder of Heartell Press aims to build community with cards that can match the highs and lows of our life together.

The path to reparations

Beyond the first step of acknowledgment, some faith communities are taking up concrete reparations as a way of demonstrating authentic repentance for their role in systemic oppression.

By Cynthia R. Greenlee Journalist

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A church that grows together protests together

During the uprising that swelled after the murder of George Floyd, a Minneapolis congregation found that it already had the character and resources to respond faithfully.

By Todd Nelson Journalist

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Our climate practices must change post-pandemic

The inequalities of the world have been highlighted by the pandemic, and climate change will continue to threaten all of us, starting with the most vulnerable, says an author and professor.

By Grace Ji-Sun Kim Professor, Earlham School of Religion

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Errin Haines: Called to be a voice of clarity

The editor-at-large of The 19th*, a newly launched national magazine about gender, politics and policy, speaks about her faith and her call to be a journalist.

By Ellen Ann Fentress Writer

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A nonprofit works to 'green' the Black church

Green The Church encourages African American congregations to commit to an environmental theology that promotes sustainable practices and helps build economic and political change.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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