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In the closing chapter of a recent book, the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II writes about the hope he sees when poor people come together to advocate for better working conditions and better policies.
Link to author William J. Barber II
Research reveals that progressive white churches aren’t always willing to tackle racism.
What might we hear and think and do as faith leaders as the war in the Middle East grinds on?
Link to author Peter A. Pettit
A 20-year-old organization based in Ohio draws on 500-year-old teachings to form young activists from across the country.
Link to author Jim Sweeney
Believing myths related to poverty and whom it affects has prevented Americans from constructing a society that works for everyone, authors of a recent book say.
A church and a faith-based institute join a coalition that helps people create cooler, safer neighborhoods where residents can thrive.
Link to author Leslie Quander Wooldridge
For the Seattle-based theologian, living into the reality of reconciliation means contributing to a world where all of God’s creation can flourish.
With election season in full swing, here’s a collection of essays, book excerpts, interviews and other resources to help faith leaders and their communities navigate the weeks ahead.
The answer is yes, but if churches want young folks to return, they must repair the harm done by the religious right, says the woman who gave the Young People’s Address to the UMC.
Link to author Alejandra Salemi
A presbytery in the American Northwest gave property to an Indigenous nonprofit to build tiny homes and establish a community center, but the process was difficult work.
Link to author Cheston Knapp
A pastor in Montgomery, Alabama, reflects on the tourism paradox: Visitors interested in civil rights and racial justice are flocking to the city’s museums and monuments, boosting its economy. Meanwhile systemic inequities remain.
Link to author Richard T. Williams
