Dear friend,

In this Kairos moment—when injustice hides behind myths of scarcity, false idols, and hardened hearts—our faith and spiritual traditions remind us of the ways of love, interdependence, justice, and peace. Sustained by our faith and rooted in the long tradition of prophets, spiritual leaders, and freedom fighters from our sacred traditions—those who stood up to the empires, kings, and unjust rulers of their day—we invite you to join us in declaring that ending poverty is possible.

IN THIS ISSUE

June 14th Action – Join us on the ground: No kings. No crowns.
Wear the message: “You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take.”

Illinois Tour Stops Announced – Join us in Chicago and Springfield!

Ask Your Library – Help stock our new book in your community’s local library
In the News – Rev. Liz on A Better World podcast + sermon from Atlanta

Together we can build a society in which all people are free and can thrive in the abundance of beauty and truth.

You only get what you’re organized to take,

The Kairos Center

June 14th: No thrones, no crowns, no kings!

Kairos stands in the long tradition of prophets, spiritual leaders, and freedom

fighters from our sacred traditions who have stood up to the empires, kings, pharaohs, caesars, and unjust rulers of their day. Join us and hundreds of partners nationwide in the streets on June 14th to remind this nation that we recognize no kings.

Faith and Arts & Culture Resources developed by The Kairos Center for NO KINGS:

Thursday, May 29th, 7pm ET: Luke 10 Congregations!

Earlier this year, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) and the Kairos Center launched Luke 10 Congregations: Equipping Churches to Do Justice. We’re excited to announce applications are now open for the next round, beginning in September!

Freedom Church of the Poor: Gather with Us every Sunday & Wednesday

This Pride Season, queer and trans leaders at Freedom Church of the Poor will uplift the power, strength, insight,  and sacred commitment of our community. We will confront violent theologies and so-called “texts of terror”—biblical interpretations weaponized to harm and exclude—while lifting up the ways God celebrates the diversity of Their creation throughout scripture.

This Pride, we proclaim: liberation, not just for ourselves, but for all.

Wear the message: You Only Get What You’re Organized To Take

Discover our bold new collection inspired by key slogans from the movement to end poverty. As highlighted in our new book, You Only Get What You're Organized to Take, these slogans aren’t just phrases—they are rallying cries for a movement grounded in dignity, self-determination, and human rights.

Every purchase supports our ongoing organizing to end poverty.

Illinois, mark your calendars!

June 12th - 14th will bring the You Only Get What You’re Organized To Take tour to stops in Illinois. We cannot wait to connect with you! Check out the link below for more details!

Help your community access the book

We love libraries and sharing our lessons from the movement to end poverty with everyone! So, we’re asking folks to request their local library purchase You Only Get What You’re Organized To Take.

New book co-written by PC(USA) pastor the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis sparks a lively discussion

Guests last week were featured on a webinar hosted by the Barnard Center for Research on Women. Listen to their lively 86-minute conversation with host Dr. Beck Jordan-Young, the Barnard Center’s interim director.