Passover is a time of stories. We tell the story of the Exodus from slavery to liberation which is a story of leaving where one doesn't have any say to a place of liberation, freedom and redemption. In the desert, where we had journeyed from Mizraim (that is, Egypt), we have the giving of the Torah, so we weren't only physically free because of the Exodus story, we are also spiritually free because of the Torah and the 10 Commandments. Those are a way of reminding us that we are here to serve God, God is not here to serve us.
The time has come to listen to Catholic women and have a better, deeper conversation on abortion and reproductive justice. Catholic women are sharing personal stories about how their faith and lived experiences inspire them to speak out in support of public conversations that better reflect the complexity of these issues.
Millions of people have already voted in the 2022 elections! But we know that white Christian nationalists are using threats of violence and fear to set up barriers for people to vote and to make it harder for election officials to count the votes. And that is why our multi-faith and multiracial coalition is coming together in prayer on Monday, right before Election Day.
Across Ohio, faith leaders are working together to ensure we all live in safe, healthy and sustainable communities. We are joining together to decry the extreme measures that leaders have taken to ban abortion and create barriers that make it more difficult for people to access the reproductive healthcare they need, desire and deserve. Our diverse communities of faith are committed to being co-creators with God and working together to make certain that we all have access to the care we need.
George Floyd should still be with us.
As people of faith, it’s on us to believe in -- and demand -- a future where all can live safely, freely and with dignity. Black lives matter to God. They must matter to our government.
Join us as we demand accountability for the broken justice and policing system, the lives it steals, and the communities it impacts. Black lives matter to God, and must matter to our government.
As we witness white supremacists attack our democracy on January 6th, interfaith leaders gathered virtually to pray for the soul of our nation, the end of white supremacy, demand a fair election certification process and provide spiritual nourishment for the weeks ahead.
People are looking to faith leaders for courage and clarity now as results are delayed and misinformation spreads. Watch as Dan Nejfelt provides clear and up-to-date guidance and messaging tips for you to talk with the media and your congregation.
We’ve fought hard to get out the vote and rallied around the cry that every vote must be counted. While we do not know what will happen in the days ahead, we know we need each other and our faith to prepare us for the next steps.
To do de-escalation well, you're going to need to practice. Get what you need to practice how to keep things cool and calm at the polls when people are trying to be antagonizing. Learn how to keep your faith at the center of your response to chaos and how to help center those around you.