VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 23JAN26

 

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 Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it commits sin. - James 4:17 Voice of the day Was it possible to carry on along through all the years, the decades, through an entire life without once being brave enough to go against what was there and yet call yourself a Christian, and face yourself in the mirror? - Claire Keegan, “Small Things Like These” (2021) Prayer of the day Awaken our hearts to our neighbors' needs that we have yet to find courage to help tackle. Advertisement Our Latest Stories FBI Arrests Leaders of Protest Inside Minnesota Church (by Mitchell Atencio) Protesters had demonstrated against Cities Church in St. Paul, where a vocational minister also works as acting director of the ICE St. Paul field office. Read more The Cowardice at the Heart of the Trump Administration (by Tyler Huckabee) One year into Trump's second term, Christians need to get serious about bravery. Unlike any of its parodies, real courage is rooted in love. Read more Faith Groups Plan for Major ICE Protests in Minneapolis (by Bekah McNeel) “We are all exhausted and traumatized,” said Rev. Rebecca Voelkel. “At the same time, the pro-queer, multi-faith resistance here is nothing short of miraculous.” Read more ICE Started a ‘Five-Alarm Fire’ in Minnesota, say Refugee Aid Orgs (by Sarah Einselen) “People aren’t going to work, kids aren’t going to school, people aren’t going to church on Sunday,” a spokesperson for World Relief told Sojourners. Read more Advertisements Seeking Simplicity, Connection, and Repair in a Broken World Feeling burnt out? Light for the Way brings together 50 years of wisdom on how contemplation, rest, and community fuel justice work. With voices like Wendell Berry, Kathleen Norris, Joan Chittister, and Daniel Berrigan, this is your guide to reclaiming spiritual practices during difficult times. Tell Corporations: Stop Collaborating with ICE Every deportation flight, corporate contract, and service agreement that keeps Immigration and Customs Enforcement running sends the same message: corporate America is choosing profit over human lives. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 10NOV25

 

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 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. - Psalm 46:1 Voice of the day Lord take my soul, but the struggle continues. - Ken Saro-Wiwa Prayer of the day God, let us affirm your constant presence in our lives and take courage, standing with the oppressed in defiance of fear. Advertisement Our Latest Stories The Noose Has Tightened in Palestine (by Kenji Kuramitsu) With a ceasefire in place, it’s tempting to ignore the broader issues that Palestinians still face: Namely, increased settler violence and the state of Israel annexing more land. Read more Who Deserves SNAP? Jesus Has a Parable for That (by Adam Russell Taylor) When we start asking who is worthy of care, we've already lost the plot. Let’s ask a deeper question: Why are so many people in need of food assistance in the first place? Read more What Jesus Teaches About Those Who Let Kids Go Hungry (by Yanan Rahim Navarez Melo) 16 million of the 42 million people who rely on SNAP are children. Jesus reminds us that unlike empires that starve children, the kingdom of God liberates them. Read more Far-Right Christians Put Europe’s Online Speech Laws to the Test (by Ken Chitwood) The Christian legal group that targeted Roe in the U.S. is supporting anti-LGBTQ speech in Europe, with signals the strategy could be used stateside soon. Read more Advertisements Tell FEMA: Restore Full Staff and Disaster Relief Now When floods hit Wisconsin and Alaska this year, FEMA delayed. Families lost everything. We can’t wait for the next storm to prove the point — FEMA must be rebuilt now. Add your name to demand action before the next disaster hits. Shop for New Books with Bookshop Looking for your next great read? Check out Sojourners' Bookshop page for curated selections of books on social justice and living your faith. When you buy through our Bookshop link, part of the proceeds support Sojourners and independent bookstores throughout the country. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2025 Sojourners. All rights reserved. Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 7APR25

 

Verse of the day I have said this to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world! - John 16:33 Voice of the day There will be more than enough celebration soon enough. For now, no one can be so crushed as to be unable to look over and not see that there lies the man of Galilee. - Jason Byassee, “Lent's Lonely Road” Prayer of the day Even in our most crushing moments, help us remember that we are not alone, for Christ has gone before us and already overcome. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Forgive Me, Nosferatu, For I Have Sinned (by Hojung Lee) A mock confession at a vampire party helped Lee grow closer to God. She writes, "In my confession, I experienced a moment of spiritual healing and renewal. It reminded me of the image of God in others.” Read more Pastors Believe in Climate Change. Why Don't They Preach About It? (by Stylianos Syropoulos, Gregg Sparkman) As researchers, we found stark disparities between how clergy and congregants think about climate change. Read more Jamelle Bouie: The Constitution Belongs to the People (by Mitchell Atencio) Our founding document doesn’t just belong to lawyers and historians, and understanding its context can help in our pursuit of a just society. Read more 'Nosferatu' Is Lenten Cinema for Those Who Can Stomach It (by JR. Forasteros) Eggers' update of the vampire classic is a darkly apt companion piece for a season of limbo between death and resurrection. Read more Advertisements Free eBook on Gospel of Luke and Justice and Peace Free ebook: Luke: Intro to His Gospel and to Jesus’ Call to Do Justice. Does not presume acquaintance with Bible. Useful for study groups or theology teachers as introduction. Author works in Latin America and has been active in peace-and-justice movements in the U.S. Contact joemullj@gmail.com for the link to a free eBook. SojoAction is how our Sojourners community puts faith into action. Through curated conversations and online resources, SojoAction is working to better equip and mobilize our supporters to engage in transformational change. Sign up for SojoAction Alerts sent directly to you.

SOJO'S VERSE & VOICE 12AUG24

 

Verse of the day “I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:9 Voice of the day When we worship the idol of “safety,” we can quickly compromise our kingdom witness and begin to justify the means through which safety is achieved. - Jon Huckins, “Worshiping the Idol of Safety” Prayer of the day God, remind us that safety is not found in walls and violence, but in joined hands in community. May we keep each other safe, as you keep us safe.

SHARING

"Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor." - Proverbs 22:9

"We are not asked to subscribe to any utopia or to believe in a perfect world just around the corner. We are asked to be patient with necessarily slow and groping advance on the road forward, and to be ready for each step ahead as it become practicable. We are asked to equip ourselves with courage, hope, readiness for hard work, and to cherish large and generous ideals." -  Emily Greene Balch