VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 4SEP26

 

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 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. - Isaiah 41:10 (The Inclusive Bible) Voice of the day Hope is a song in a weary throat. - Pauli Murray Prayer of the day God of healing, fix what is broken, renew what is weary, and bring peace where there is pain. May your grace make us whole and may our hope be restored. Amen. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Wendell Berry Comforted Me Through My Gender Transition (by Georgia Coley) Wendell Berry’s words were exactly what I needed to hear when I wanted to wish myself away. Read more The Most Welcoming Church Will Let You Leave (by Joshua W.B. Brown) Letting people walk into your church is easy. Letting them walk out is harder. Read more Idaho Pastor Found Guilty of Trespassing in Protest of Anti-Trans Bills (by Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun) A Unitarian Universalist pastor could face a prison sentence for occupying the governor's office during a protest this spring. Read more Wendell Berry, Voice for Land and Neighbor, Dies at 92 (by Mitchell Atencio) Berry was a tireless advocate for rural communities, farming, the natural world, and dissent from economies that prioritized productivity over land and neighbor. Read more Israel Denies Entry to Delegation With Palestinian Liberation Theology Center (by Sam Hsiaomei Lee) Sabeel brought more than 450 people to the Holy Land in the last three years, before a delegation was denied entry earlier this month. Read more Our Most Anticipated Movies of Fall and Winter (by Zachary Lee) “Try as my mother did to instill the chronology of the liturgical calendar in me, I’ve instead opted to track the passage of time by the movie release calendar. Right now, we’re in anything but Ordinary Time.” Read more Advertisements Tell Congress: End Federal Occupation in DC! Washington, DC was placed under federal occupation. Sign our SojoAction petition to tell Congress: defend DC home rule, end the militarization of law enforcement, and stop this threat to democracy before it reaches more cities. Spirituality and Activism Justice work demands more than urgency—it requires sustainable practices that fuel long-term resistance. Light for the Way shows how contemplation, sabbath rest, and community care aren't distractions from activism but essential tools for it. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #342, Washington, DC 20003 Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 22JUN26

 

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 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness and righteousness abide in the fruitful field. The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. - Isaiah 32:16-17 Voice of the day Peace is not the absence of war or struggle, it is the presence of justice. - Ella Baker Prayer of the day True God, remind us that justice is an inescapable prerequisite for any conversation addressing peace. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Outside Delaney Hall, Catholics Pray Rosary With Detainee Letters (by Lauren Barbato) “The power of Mary called us here,” Sister Susan Francois said of the solidarity with those detained in the New Jersey ICE facility. Read more Proverbs Gave Me a Better Way to See Trump's Iran Deal (by Tyler Huckabee) I wasn’t sure how to feel about the end of a stupid, terrible war that nobody wanted. The book of Proverbs helped. Read more Pride is Teaching Me to Love My Enemies (by Ryan Duncan) As a queer Christian, Christ’s command to love my enemies has been weighing heavily on me during Pride Month. Read more In Idaho, an Episcopal Camp Stands as Solace for Queer People (by Lake Lust, FāVS News) Queer Camp fosters a space where “folks can be their full self.” 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. 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 curated reading lists. When you buy through our Bookshop link, part of the proceeds support Sojourners and independent bookstores throughout the country. Donate Subscribe Unsubscribe or update email preferences Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. 611 Pennsylvania Ave SE #342, Washington, DC 20003 Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 5JUN26

 

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 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. - Matthew 5:6 Voice of the day I am all for churches being a part of the nonviolent marches and protests that have happened in the wake of violent killings, but these protests happen only after a tragic event has taken place. I want the church to be what prevents these acts from ever happening. I want the church to be the community that is so dedicated to loving our neighbors, to caring for the poor and neglected, and to living out true reconciliation that these killings do not even take place. - John M. Perkins Prayer of the day Redeemer and righteous one, set our hearts ablaze as we go out into the world to avert harm and care for each other. Advertisement Our Latest Stories As Migration Flows Reverse, Faith Groups Confront the Fallout of U.S. Policy (by Ethan Meyers) Faith groups south of the border on how they're meeting new needs. Read more Churches Are Rebounding After COVID-19. Yes, Really (by Michael Woolf) For the first time since 2022, congregations are growing—and it goes beyond in-person attendance. Read more Ken Paxton Insists God Is Male. The Bible Says Not Quite (by Heather Brady) The Texan GOP nominee is wrapping his campaign in a debate that scripture answered long ago. Read more Pope Leo Thinks Nehemiah Can Lead Us Through the AI Age (by Adam Nicholas Phillips) The Old Testament prophet offers a lesson to people who think they can play God. 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

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 2JUN26

 

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 As for the things that you have learned and received and heard and noticed in me, do them, and the God of peace will be with you. - Philippians 4:9 Voice of the day This God that kills and wages war cannot be the God of love that is revealed through Jesus...It is against this God who kills that we are fighting and resisting. - Alexya Salvador Prayer of the day Strengthen our backbone to speak out against those who proclaim warped versions of you. Lay down your seal of peace. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Pope Leo Thinks Nehemiah Can Lead Us Through the AI Age (by Adam Nicholas Phillips) The Old Testament prophet offers a lesson to people who think they can play God. Read more An Archive of Queer Catholic Histories Didn't Exist. So I Made One (by Emma Cieslik) No one should be made to feel alone being queer and Catholic like I was. Read more 5 Ways Christians Can Support Their Muslim Neighbors (by Michael Woolf) We must build networks of solidarity now. We cannot wait for the next shocking act of violence to occur. Read more ‘The Boys’ Is Over. Its Questions for Trump’s Evangelicals Remain (by Tim Brinkhof) The superhero satire’s final season drew an uncomfortable parallel between Homelander and Trump. 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