Faith & Justice | October 2025
October 2025Choosing Love in a Fragile World Community Reflections on Good SoilIn reading Jeff Chu’s book and digesting his remarks from our Fall Gathering, a theme emerged: choosing love. Love, as Jeff reminds us, is not a feeling—it’s a deliberate, often difficult, choice. And love is not separate from faith and justice—it’s foundational. In both his book and our live conversation with his Farminary professor, Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean, we were invited into a bold expectation that love will grow when we choose it. Jeff writes, “My mom's example reminds me that I believe in a difficult love. This kind of love doesn't shy away from discomfort, and it doesn't mistake discomfort for danger. It subordinates our theological disagreements to the clear call to feed the hungry and clothe the needy. It shows up, as courageously as it can, even in the midst of confusion” (pg. 164). In a time when our social fabric feels fragile, when relationships are fractured and cultural disagreements take center stage, Jeff’s words invite us back to love as a regular, faithful discipline. Love that cultivates courage. Love that seeks justice, not power. Love that serves as soil for God’s goodness to grow in this world. Join Us for November: In My Grandmother’s House by Rev. Dr. Yolanda Pierce
→ Join today as an individual or become a church partner. Winter Gathering Registration - The Future of Faith: Belonging in a World of BordersIn a world marked by borders and riven by divisions, stories of belonging, kindness, and generosity endure. More than that, they carry the power to inspire a better future as people of faith embody their lessons. In January 2026, we will gather to explore how stories of belonging can guide us toward lives of collective flourishing, even in a world where exclusion so often prevails.
Our keynote speaker will be Pádraig Ó Tuama, theologian, poet, and conflict transformation practitioner. His book, Borders and Belonging, will be a featured text in our Spring 2026 network curriculum. Pádraig will be joined by an inspiring lineup of speakers, including Adriene Thorne, Gail Song Bantum, Megan Pardue, and Tyler Sit and embodied practices with Barbara Lyon. We’re grateful to offer sliding scale ticket prices for this event. As you are able, consider contributing at the higher level to support more equitable access. Tickets include single evening options as well as the full three-day gathering. Details on the hotel and other travel plans will be shared shortly!
Fall Preaching Justice WorkshopPreaching justice is not just about knowing topical issues, but also about how we prepare and deliver messages that are fit for our communities. Join us for a virtual workshop featuring practical wisdom from Rev. Adriene Thorne and Rev. Megan Pardue, along with space for group conversation. The event is open to all members of the Faith and Justice Network - another great reason to sign up for November. Join the Faith & Justice Network!🎥 Livestreaming access to all events 📚 Monthly Curriculum 🤝 Stay Connected
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The Faith and Justice Network
Seeking Faith, Learning Justice
Dear Friends of Faith and Justice, In a year filled with so many reminders of our world‘s need for more faith and justice, we took time as a team to reflect on our work in the world. This process led to a refined vision and mission, which we are excited to share with you now! We trust you‘ll see how this renewed clarity guided our activities over the past year and is now shaping our sense of the work that lies ahead. Our Work in 2025 F&J Fellowship and Network: At the heart of our community...
November 2025 Honoring Our Pasts, Embracing New Futures Community Reflections on In My Grandmother's House While our November theme is The Inward Journey, the guidance of Rev. Dr. Pierce reminded us that inner work is never an individual endeavor. We are each a unique reflection of the Divine image of Love, shaped within the intricate networks of our families, communities, and churches of origin. Rev. Dr. Yolanda Pierce speaking at our Fall Gathering As we enter a season of celebration, one...
September 2025 Resilient Faith Holding Us Together Fall Gathering Recap We entered the Fall Gathering in Nashville carrying, well, a lot. The weight of national headlines pressed just as deeply as the struggles in our own neighborhoods. As one participant named, even when we stand in hope, sometimes that hope “slouches.” This was not a room that tried to erase those burdens, but one that made space for both lament and possibility. Together we stepped into community—seeking resilient faith,...