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Why I Cannot Stay: A Letter to My Church

Grace Chin Huang
January 13, 2021
Church Life, General, Politics
There is no use pointing fingers. That is not them. That is us. We dragged Jesus—the one who died for us—into our tryst with Trump, while the church sat by with a nod and a shrug.

When Hope is Poisoned by Despair

Susan Smith
September 15, 2020
General, Practical Justice, Race
The killing of black men by police is a relentless beating against the souls and the spirits of people who believe in justice and who operate in hope. But with each assault, those same spirits become more and more wounded.

Prophetic Lament and Joyful Noise

Abigail Storch
September 4, 2020
Art, Family and Parenting, Practical Justice
One summer during college, a friend of mine hitchhiked his way to visit Wendell Berry at his homestead in Henry County, Kentucky. Inspired by Berry’s writing, my friend had decided it was finally time to meet t...

Healing America of its sickness through Truth and Conciliation

Stephanie Rose Spaulding
July 27, 2020
Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Race
Beyond participating in daily protests, and advocating for local and state legislation, we are working to birth a grassroots movement for a Federal Truth and Conciliation Commission.

Taking Back the Dream: A Dozen Visions Unfold

Lisa Sharon Harper
July 22, 2020
General, Race, Theology
Dreaming is holy ground. Every step we take, every risk, we are doing holy work.

Policing Was Never Intended for Law Enforcement

Lisa Sharon Harper
July 21, 2020
Politics, Practical Justice, Race
It is not enough to call for reform. We cannot get new fruit from the same lynching tree. We need a new tree.

Join Us in Prophecy Against The Pandemics

William J. Barber and Liz Theoharis
July 3, 2020
Church Life, Practical Justice, Revival
Sign the pledge to preach the truth on this July 4th weekend of the America yet to be.

Yes, There’s Something You Can Do

Tim Branch
June 30, 2020
General, Practical Justice, Race
I actually can do something. I can learn more.

United Methodists Unveil ‘Dismantling Racism’ Initiative

RLC Editor
June 22, 2020
Church Life, Race, Theology
A multi-level effort throughout the church to initiate a sustained and coordinated effort to dismantle racism.

Protest, Prophecy, and Defunding the Police

Jennifer Butler
June 18, 2020
Global, Politics, Race
Progress can be made as long as we continue to listen to the cries of those in the streets.
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