Seizing the Kairos Moment
We find ourselves in a kairos moment, a time of crisis and opportunity. We are in a moment...
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People Who Use Drugs Are Beloved by God
I recently moved into the East Office of Judson Memorial Church, overlooking Washington Square...
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Personal Musings of a UCC Minister on Church and Politics
Summer is upon us, a season often associated with outdoor barbeques, beaches, and vacation...
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In an Era of Surveillance, Privacy Matters
I’ve spent a good portion of my life waiting in lines at the airport, and about six months...
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Anxious Summers
With summer vacation comes a temporary break from morning routines: the frenzy of getting...
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Knowing One Another
“Even the most ardent revolutionist, seeking to change the world, to overturn the tables of...
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On Just Sharing
Saint Paul led the first-ever organized effort in Christian history to share resources among...
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Peace is Possible
Nearly 40 years ago, the United Church of Christ passed a pronouncement at our Fifteenth...
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Love Your Neighbor OUT LOUD: Honoring Queer Bodies & Committing to LGBTQIA+ Justice
“Everyone deserves care that honors the dignity and sovereignty of our bodies and our...
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What is Solidarity?
“Solidarity” is a word I picked up as I became more involved in the work of justice...
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Into the Fray
A few weeks ago, I sat in a Zoom room with about a dozen UCC pastors and lay leaders from...
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God & Country
Beyoncé’s new Cowboy Carter album has sparked controversy over whether it should be...
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Voices for Change: Advocacy at the United Nations
“Why do you do this work?” The question came from the pastor of the youth group...
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The Theology of Transformation in Prison Ministry
i find myself nervous to write for this publication—like every time i step up to preach, i...
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Lest We Forget
March 1 is commemorated annually as Remembrance Day in the Republic of the Marshall Islands...
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Palestine: The Double Imperative, and A Call for God’s Justice
“Ceasefire now!” has been a consistent cry for months among people responding to the...
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Seventeen Dollars and Seventy-Four Cents
[Jesus] said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them,for all of...
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Spiritual Joy in Times of Crisis
What is spiritual joy in times of crisis? How can we find joy in our hearts when we live in a...
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Just Say KNOW
A concerted effort is underway to dismantle public school programs for youth that discuss...
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