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Thankful for the Beloved Community Adam Russell Taylor 2021 has been a year of uncertainty, big changes, and new beginnings. Experiencing my first year as president of Sojourners during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought its share of challenges, though they have been punctuated by moments of providence, grace, and joy. As we gather with our loved ones and enjoy some much-needed sabbath rest, we at Sojourners have much to be thankful for. I'm thankful for our increasingly multifaith and multiracial coalition Faiths United to Save Democracy that is working to protect the sacred right to vote, as well as our relentless advocacy to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act. I'm thankful for our work with the Circle of Protection — a broad coalition of Christian organizations advocating on behalf of those in poverty — that has led to the expanded Child Tax Credit and the passage of the COVID relief and infrastructure bills. I’m thankful for all of our work equipping pastors and church leaders to address immigrant rights and our broken policing and criminal justice systems. I'm thankful for our top-notch editors, who excel in producing thoughtful journalism and commentary on faith, politics, culture, and justice in Sojourners magazine and at sojo.net — and I'm so thankful for the dozens of awards they received for that work this year. Most of all, I'm deeply humbled and thankful for all of you who read our work and share it, take action through our alerts and campaigns, support Sojourners financially, and for all the other ways that you make our work possible. Thank you for being such an important part of our Beloved Community and your continued support as we enter into this next season of Sojourners’ mission and work together! With thanksgiving, Adam
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Our Latest Jury Awards $25 Million Damages Over 2017 Charlottesville Rally (by Kanishka Singh, Reuters) The jury was asked to consider whether the white supremacists and hate groups conspired to commit racially motivated violence during the rally. The Truth About Black Women in Ministry (by Brittini L. Palmer) I spoke with a few of my sisters in ministry about the joys and challenges of Black women’s experience in the church and the world of theology. 24 Quotes on Giving Thanks, Justice, and Radical Gratitude (by Olivia Bardo) Giving thanks doesn’t mean giving up on justice. Kyle Rittenhouse Was Acquitted. My Friends Got Gang Enhancements (by Chris Hoke) As a prison chaplain, I see Black and brown kids with guns get harsh sentences — while white kids get mental health treatment. |
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From the Magazine @BlackLiturgies Expresses the Sacred Truth of Black Life (by Jeania Ree V. Moore) Cole Arthur Riley's viral social media account reframes what “liturgical” language sounds like. |
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Minneapolis Area Synod ELCA Seeks Environmental Justice Organizer The Congregational Organizer for Environmental Justice position draws on the tradition of professional community organizing methodology, facilitated through the institution of the Lutheran church. It centers on building networks of relationships among congregational leaders that can be organized for effective and strategic change on issues of environmental and climate justice. A gift to YOU for Giving Tuesday We're giving back to you this Giving Tuesday, since your support has been crucial in our work of faithful resistance. With your gift of $50 or more, you'll receive a copy of Sojourners president Adam Russell Taylor's new book, A More Perfect Union. Supplies are limited - give today! |
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