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  Sojourners · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 1:36 PM

Just $1 an issue!

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Dear Friend, As we begin a new chapter in our country, the question of how we deal with police brutality and the disease of racial injustice is critical to moving forward. The March issue of Sojourners featu…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 3:31 PM

How the church can model lament

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   The Church Must Model Lament for Our Grieving Nation Adam Russell Taylor This week the United States surpassed a tragic milestone: Half a million people in this country have died from C…
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February 22, 2021 at 9:17 PM

Earn Your MA in Intercultural Studies at Fuller

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  Sandy Ovalle and Paola Fuentes Gleghorn, Sojourners · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 9:40 PM

Tell Congress: Support Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrant People

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, The 11 million undocumented and underdocumented immigrant people living in the United States have made their position clear: “We are home.” We agree. Ask Congress to reflect…
  Rev. Terrance M. McKinley, Sojourners · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 11:00 PM

Tune in Feb. 24, 6-7 p.m. EST for a book event with Rev. Dr. Yolanda Pierce

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, In honor and celebration of Black History Month, as we reflect upon the contributions of Black Americans, Sojourners is pleased to offer a chance to hear from Rev. D…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
February 17, 2021 at 9:00 PM

Why we still need Lent

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   This Year Is Dark, But We Still Need Lent Adam Russell Taylor I’m a latecomer to Lent. It wasn’t until I joined Sojourners in my first role as senior political director in 2004 that I l…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 8:46 PM

When Christian media peddle lies

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   When Christian Media Peddle Lies Adam Russell Taylor History has its eyes on the Senate this week as it conducts the impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump on the charge …
  Jim Simpson, Sojourners · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 8:44 PM

[Take Action] Who will get pandemic relief?

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put the health and economic security of millions of Americans at risk, Congress and the administration are negotiating the next round o…
  Sojourners · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 7:28 PM

Certificate in Trauma and Spiritual Care for a Suffering World

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  Rev. Terrance M. McKinley, Sojourners · [email protected]
February 4, 2021 at 10:22 PM

Pastoring a Black church through COVID

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Pastoring Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares Terrance M. McKinley Early in the pandemic, during one of my “church check-ins” over Zoom, I opened the floor for our members to share …
  Sojourners · [email protected]
February 3, 2021 at 3:37 PM

Just $1 an issue!

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Dear Friend, As we begin a new chapter in our country, the question of how we deal with police brutality and the disease of racial injustice is a critical to moving forward. The March issue of Sojourners fe…
  Jim Wallis, Sojourners · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 9:23 PM

Reconciliation needs truth

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Reconciliation Needs Truth Jim Wallis “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free,” Jesus promised. I have been reflecting on that instruction and invitation from John 8:32…
  Sojourners · [email protected]
January 26, 2021 at 9:28 PM

Your Journey Begins at North Park Theological Seminary

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  Sojourners · [email protected]
January 22, 2021 at 8:28 PM

‘911 Operator. What is your emergency?’

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Dear Friend, As we begin a new chapter in our country, the question of how we deal with police brutality and the disease of racial injustice is front of mind. Sojourners’ March issue features a story on how …
  Sojourners · [email protected]
January 21, 2021 at 10:44 PM

We must be the conscience of U.S. politics

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   It's Time to Be the Conscience of American Politics Adam Russell Taylor, with contributions from: Jim Simpson, Terrance R. McKinley, Melody Zhang, Paola Fuentes Gleghorn, Rose Marie Berg…
  Sandy Ovalle, Sojourners · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 9:44 PM

[Petition] Tell President-elect Biden to take action on Day One

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, Together, we’ve been working to see the flourishing of the beloved community, where everyday life, with our family, friends, and neighbors exists in a reality where neither …
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 11:21 PM

MAGA's vision is the antithesis of Dr. King's

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Accountability Is a Prerequisite for Healing Adam Russell Taylor I have been filled with a divine rage since armed insurrectionists, instigated by the president, violently sieged our Ca…
  Sandy Ovalle, Sojourners · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 9:13 PM

[Act Now] President Trump must go

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, Every day President Trump stays in office poses a risk to our people and democracy. As people of faith, we condemn violence and attempts to overthrow a fair election. Trump …
  Sojourners · [email protected]
January 11, 2021 at 8:54 PM

For all who hunger for deep spiritual experience

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  Sojourners · [email protected]
January 9, 2021 at 2:01 PM

The first 100 days

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Dear Friend, Sojourners magazine covered the good, the bad, and the ugly in 2020. As we begin a new year, there is some hope that the new Biden administration will pull the country back from the brink of cha…
  Rose Marie Berger, Sojourners · [email protected]
January 7, 2021 at 12:51 AM

Call Congress to resume the count! White nationalism cannot stop this.

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, Today’s violent insurrections at the nation’s capital are the latest antic of white supremacy. Enough is enough. The will of the people must prevail. Demonstrators cannot st…
  Sojourners · [email protected]
January 5, 2021 at 10:44 PM

A political coup holds hands with theological heresy

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Sedition and Silence Jim Wallis What has been happening since the outcome of the November presidential election has been historic: continuous acts of sedition aimed at overturning the r…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 11:02 PM

Following up: quick note about 2021

I wanted to be sure you saw the note that I sent...  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Dear friend and fellow sojourner, I wanted to be sure you saw the note that I sent this morning. Today, Dec. 31, is your last day to give to Sojourners in 2020! Before midnight tonight, please consider givi…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Give today for a more just tomorrow

The new year begins tomorrow, and I wanted to remind you...  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Time is running out — give to Sojourners today! Give Now Dear friend and fellow sojourner, The new year begins tomorrow, and I want t…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 5:01 PM

The year ahead

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Affirmations for the Year to Come Adam Russell Taylor It is commonplace in a number of Christian traditions, including among Moravians, Baptists, Methodists, Anglicans and Pentecostals,…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Let's go big and bold in 2021

I wanted to send you a message that gets to the heart of Sojourners' vocation...  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Give Now   Dear friend and fellow sojourner, I wanted to send you a message that gets to the heart of Sojourner…
  Beth Cooper-Chrismon, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 28, 2020 at 6:24 PM

[FWD] You helped make it happen

I wanted to make sure you saw this note...  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Dear friend and fellow sojourner, I wanted to make sure you saw this note about our 2020 Annual Impact Video – a testament to the kind of justice work that can only happen in community, when likeminded sojourners co…
  Sojourners · [email protected]
December 24, 2020 at 6:21 PM

I heard the bells on Christmas Day

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Merry Christmas from All of Us at Sojourners And in despair I bowed my head; "There is no peace on earth," I said; "For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will t…
  Sojourners · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 1:31 PM

In Paradise, They Play Jazz

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Dear Friend, Each month Sojourners magazine offers a wide variety of articles from activists, theologians, artists, and academics. For nearly 50 years Sojourners' driving principle has been to connect our fa…
  Sojourners · [email protected]
December 22, 2020 at 9:08 PM

WATCH: You helped make it happen

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear friend and fellow sojourner, You made your voice heard in 2020.    The people demanded a free, fair, and safe election, and that all votes be counted. With your steadfast…
  Makayla Long, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 9:21 PM

We've got to stick together.

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Let's keep marching towards justice in 2021 Give Now   Dear friend and fellow sojourner,    2020 has been a long, hard year for all of us, but there have been sparks of h…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Where do we go from here?

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Where Does Our Nation Go From Here? Adam Russell Taylor In a week filled with such promise and peril, I wrestled with what to share in this column. Our nation continues to walk through …
  Sojourners · [email protected]
December 14, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Post-Trump America

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Dear Friend, Sojourners magazine understands that the gospel is not just ancient scripture — it’s a living document and the lens through which we see current events. That’s why feature articles like “Finding…
  Rose Marie Berger, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 7:10 PM

Counter hate speech, thank DC’s top election official

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear , President Trump's refusal to accept defeat incites right-wing extremists to hate speech and threats of violence--now against public servants who oversaw our election. This week a …
  Jim Wallis, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 7:51 PM

The bad theology that attacks critical race theory

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Bad Theology, Not Sociology Jim Wallis At a recent annual meeting, seminary presidents in the Southern Baptist Convention doubled down on the SBC’s dismissal of “critical race theory,” …
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 10:39 PM

Friend, are you in?

Year-End Donor Status: PENDING  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser     Official 2020 Supporter Record Name: Year-End Donor Status: PENDING Dear Friend, Our records indicate that you haven’t made a donation to our year-end campaign …
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Tell Senator McConnell to support aid to Americans

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rampage through our communities. On Wednesday we set two disturbing records: more than 200,000 new coronavirus infections reported nationw…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 9:57 PM

The nation can't afford to wait

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   How To Save 100,000 Lives Adam Russell Taylor The U.S. set two disturbing records on Wednesday with more than 200,000 new coronavirus infections reported nationwide and 100,000 patients…
  Beth Cooper-Chrismon, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 5:51 PM

[DEADLINE EXTENDED] Claim your Giving Tuesday thank-you gift!

Yesterday, we celebrated Giving Tuesday by celebrating you...  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser       Dear friend and fellow sojourner,   Yesterday, we celebrated Giving Tuesday by celebrating you: your activism and advocacy, your loyal…
  Beth Cooper-Chrismon, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 11:02 PM

[EXPIRING] Only a few copies left, claim yours today!

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Dear friend and fellow sojourner,   Giving Tuesday is almost over, and you only have only a few hours left to donate and get your free book!   All you have to do is click here and add your billing and shipping information, and we’ll se…
  Beth Cooper-Chrismon, Sojourners · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 3:50 PM

Your Giving Tuesday thank-you gift is here

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser     Dear friend and fellow sojourner,   You have given us incredible hope this year. From responding to the coronavirus pandemic, to joining a national outcry for racial justice,…
  Beth Cooper-Chrismon, Sojourners · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 8:06 PM

Beat the holiday rush and reserve your book!

We're offering you a sneak peek of what Giving Tuesday has in store...  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser     Dear friend and fellow sojourner,   Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, and we want to make sure you've seen this special sneak peek of…
  Sandy Ovalle, Sojourners · [email protected]
November 26, 2020 at 4:02 PM

Today, may we experience God's presence

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   A Liturgy for Celebrating the Holidays Apart from Loved Ones Sandy Ovalle I remember the day I received my green card in the mail. It was a Monday. I went downstairs to check my mail as…
  Beth Cooper-Chrismon, Sojourners · [email protected]
November 24, 2020 at 8:56 PM

[SNEAK PEEK] Your special Giving Tuesday gift

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser     Dear friend and fellow sojourner, Giving Tuesday is a week from today – Dec. 1 – and we want to give you a special sneak peek of what we have in store.   To thank you for your…
  Sojourners · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Give love, joy, hope and peace

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  Jim Wallis and Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
November 19, 2020 at 7:26 PM

A New Chapter at Sojourners

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   The Next Part of the Race Jim Wallis, Adam Russell Taylor In January, Sojourners enters its 50th year — 50 years of working to inspire hope by articulating the biblical call to social j…
  Susanna Bean, Sojourners · [email protected]
November 13, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Friend, tell Emily Murphy to release presidential transition funds

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   Dear Friend, Joe Biden has been elected the 46th president of the United States, but a little-known governmental office called the General Services Administration (GSA), is currently hol…
  Jim Wallis and Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
November 12, 2020 at 10:10 PM

We give thanks. We lament.

Read more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   For This Vulnerable Nation, Lord, Hear Our Prayer Jim Wallis, Adam Russell Taylor Yesterday our nation saw 144,000 new COVID-19 cases, a staggering and heart-wrenching number, particula…
  Sojourners · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Just $1 an issue!

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌    Dear Friend, American hyperpolicing and mass incarceration are products of 50 years of cynical politics, vicious economics, and unconscionable racism. Across the country, organizers on the ground are pushing…
  Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 9:43 PM

We hold the keys to our democracy

Learn more at sojo.net  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email in your browser   We've protected the vote - now, join us to help protect our democracy. Give Now Dear friend and fellow sojourner, The election is over, and voters’ voices were heard loud…