VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 12JUN26

 

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 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. - Philippians 4:1 Voice of the day Our struggle is practical. It’s high and holy, but it’s right down here on earthly ground. So let’s fight the good fight of faith. Let’s do what we have to do, and know why we’re fighting the battle. - Rev. Dr. Prathia Hall Prayer of the day God, we are your hands and feet in this world. Let the site of our works become as distinct as holy ground. Advertisement Our Latest Stories ‘Disclosure Day’ Finds Faith Where Aliens.gov Finds Fear (by Jenna Barnett) Steven Spielberg’s film asks what faith might look like in a universe filled with neighbors we never expected. Read more One of the First Woman Priests Now Resists ‘Christofascism’ With NAACP (by Cassidy Klein, copublished with The 19th) Carter Heyward has always set a “place at the table" for those previously denied. Read more Orthodox Ministry Sues Phoenix for Ban on Distributing Food or Medical Care (by Taylor Seely, Arizona Republic) “For two thousand years, the Church has fed the hungry as a core part of its life and witness,” said Lance Brace. Read more Bad Bunny Meets Pope Leo in Madrid, Should Have Taken More Photos (by Joshua McElwee, Reuters) The pope met the reggaeton sensation, whose album ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ won Album of the Year at this year’s Grammys. Read more Advertisements Action Alert: End the Blockade Against Cuba Join us now to contact Congress and demand an end to hostilities against Cuba. In this moment, we must follow the best traditions of our faith and extend our hand to Cuba in love and charity. Demand that we start true diplomatic talks paired with natural disaster aid for the island while respecting the Cuban people’s right to determine their own government. Action Alert: No War With Iran! Contact Congress now to demand peace and an end to the war with Iran. As Christians, we know that each and every life is precious and every step must be taken to avoid bloodshed. Instead of recklessly pursuing a policy of escalation, we demand an end to violence and vigorous oversight from Congress in pursuit of peace. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #342, Washington, DC 20003 Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842