“Jesus said to him, ‘If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” (Luke 19:21) It’s 3:30 pm on a Tuesday afternoon in Torre Pellice, Italy. The shops lining the pedestrian avenue are just re-opening after the
A group of volunteers has been showing up with chainsaws, weedwhackers, trimmers, and determination at Trinity United Church of Christ. This small church in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania, is on a mission to clear out and restore its sizable church cemetery that holds significant pieces of the town’s history. Volunteers from the church and broader community,
As we approach the November general election, it’s essential to reflect on what’s truly at stake—for our neighbors and communities across the nation as well as for ourselves. The right to decent, safe, and affordable housing is not just a policy issue; it is a moral imperative that cuts to the heart of the Council
“Which do you support more: religious freedom or LGBTQ+ rights?” This question has been posed to me more times than I can count by well-intentioned but deeply misinformed friends and family. I am a staunch advocate for religious freedom. I believe religious liberty and freedom of conscience are essential to a diverse democracy and have
Land that has long been held sacred by the Apache people and many other Indigenous people could soon be destroyed by a mining operation. A group called the Apache Stronghold has led efforts to protect the sacred site of Oak flat — Chi’chil Biłdagoteel in Apache. “Oak Flat is the place where generations of Apaches
The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago, Illinois, and the Rev. Anthony Williams is hoping to get the attention of Vice President Kamala Harris and other party members by asking them to declare civilian violence as a national healthcare crisis. Williams lives in Chicago and has the support of DNC Delegate La Shawn Ford
At a gathering in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 13, the United Church of Christ minister for Environmental Justice, the Rev. Brooks Berndt, and other faith leaders met to discuss climate-related goals and learn ways faith-based organizations can benefit from and support the current administration’s climate agenda as the presidential election draws near. Celebrating climate resiliency
“Voting is a civic sacrament.” Rev. Theodore Hesburgh’s words remind us that voting is not just our responsibility as a citizen, but a sacred act. Voting is one of the ways that we participate in creating a just world for all. As we approach the upcoming election season, the importance of engaging with the electoral
