VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 5JUN25

Forward this email to someone you know who would like it! Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Verse of the day I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. - Psalm 139:14 Voice of the day It’s okay to distance yourself from spaces that demand a version of you that no longer is true. Belonging shouldn’t depend on an illusion. - Cole Arthur Riley Prayer of the day Creator, help us to embrace the truth that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, giving us courage to step away from places that ask us to be anything less than our authentic selves. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Raised as a Preacher's Kid, Now She's a Black Butch Lesbian Writing Jesus Songs (by Josina Guess) Crys Matthews isn't happy about the hypocrisy that passes for Christianity these days. Her music aims for something truer. Read more Catholicism Is at an LGBTQ+ Crossroads. Which Way Will Pope Leo Go? (by Emma Cieslik) Pope Francis helped evolve the Church's approach to LGBTQ+ people. Now, all eyes are on whether Leo will continue what Francis started. Read more Bible Verses About Justice That Everyone Should Know (by Tyler Huckabee) Explore what the Bible really says about justice, equity, and compassion. Read more Queerness Is a Calling Every Person Should Aspire To (by Brandan Robertson) To follow Jesus is to refuse conformity, writes Brandan Robertson. Read more Advertisements 100 sermons on sexual and domestic violence. Scripture is not silent on abuse, but these stories are often missing in our Sunday morning teachings. You can change this! Visit our 100 Sermons on Sexual and Domestic Violence collection and be equipped to tackle these biblical accounts and speak out on sexual and domestic violence. Sojourners' Immigration and Refugees Reading List  Check out Sojourners' reading selections for putting our faith into action for immigrant and refugee rights. Our Bookshop page features a variety of Sojourners reading lists. When you buy from Bookshop, part of the proceeds go to support Sojourners' work, as well as to support local bookstores throughout the country. Donate Subscribe Unsubscribe or update email preferences Copyright © 2025 Sojourners. All rights reserved. Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842