SojoMail - A note of gratitude

What I’m Thankful For Adam Russell Taylor Continue / To let gratitude be the pillow / Upon which you kneel to / Say your nightly prayer / And let faith be the bridge / You build to overcome evil / And welcome good —Maya Angelou,  “Continue ” As we gather with our families and loved ones to celebrate another Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the many things for which I am grateful this year, including good health, a phenomenal spouse, and two amazing sons who light up my life and challenge me to be relentless in working to bring about a brighter future. I’m also grateful for Sojourners’ staff and board of directors, who work extremely hard to realize our mission to inspire hope and build a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world. After this month’s midterm elections, I’m grateful for all who joined Faiths United to Save Democracy; together with our partners, we recruited more than 700 poll chaplains who provided a moral presence at polling sites around the country. I’m also giving thanks for the voters in key races around the country who rejected election denialism and defended democracy. I’m grateful for all who remain engaged in the work of building the Beloved Community — a community, nation, and world in which neither punishment nor privilege is tied to race, ethnicity, gender, ableness, gender identity, sexual orientation, or anything else that has been used to create a hierarchy of human value. This week, I’m especially thinking of our LGBTQ siblings and all who are working for their liberation from unjust laws, prejudice, and the type of hate-motivated violence that happened yet again over the weekend, this time in Colorado.  As we break bread and give thanks, I’m grateful for everyone working to combat domestic and international hunger — including many faith-based organizations working to end the unprecedented food crisis that millions are facing around the world this year. I’m also thankful for those who protect and expand programs that serve people experiencing poverty, especially those pushing for Congress to permanently expand the Child Tax Credit before the end of the year. Lastly, I’m grateful beyond measure for all of you — Sojourners’ readers and supporters, who make our work for a radically more just and inclusive future possible.  I wish you and yours a happy Thanksgiving and a blessed holiday season. With thanksgiving,  Adam  P.S. Giving Tuesday, one of the most important giving days of the year, is approaching.  I hope you will strongly consider supporting our critical work with a contribution. Forward Share

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