VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 18JUL25

 

View this email in your browser 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 Thus says the Lord: Act with justice and righteousness and deliver from the hand of the oppressor anyone who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the alien, the orphan, and the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place. - Jeremiah 22:3 Voice of the day War is not healthy for children and other living things. - Lorraine Schneider Prayer of the day God of justice, let us fight against war and oppression, to protect those who are most vulnerable. Advertisement Our Latest Stories What Does the Bible Say About Gender? (by Heather Brady) Heather Brady takes a look at how scripture transcends the gender binary. Here are 10 Bible verses that show a biblical approach to gender that is as varied as the colors in a rainbow. Read more Zohran Mamdani Is Busting a Myth Many Christians Still Believe (by Yanan Rahim Navarez Melo) The model minority myth may not be real, but the fact that people believe it can still poison how people think about minorities. Read more The Reconstruct: Austin Channing Brown Is Full of Herself (by Hojung Lee) In her newest book, Austin Channing Brown talks about how to push back against a world that punishes minority bodies for simply being human. Read more ICE Quotes the Bible in a New Propaganda Video (By JR. Forasteros) A new government video misuses and distorts scripture to justify an aggressive immigration crackdown, blurring the line between faith and enforcement. Read more Advertisements Protect Funding for National Public Radio Public broadcasting belongs to all of us. It’s how millions stay connected to the truth, especially in areas where commercial media won’t go. Tell Congress: Protect funding for NPR and PBS now. Keep democracy and accurate news on the airwaves.   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

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VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 23JUN25

View this email in your browser 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 Learn to do good; seek justice; rescue the oppressed; defend the orphan; plead for the widow. - Isaiah 1:17 Voice of the day My ultimate religious obedience must be to truth, justice and the will of God as revealed in the sufferings of the Christian gay community. - Mel White Prayer of the day God, help us seek justice and defend the vulnerable with love and truth. Advertisement Our Latest Stories If You Preach Justice, You Should Observe Juneteenth (Adam Russell Taylor) Amid today’s retrenchment and backsliding on racial justice, our nation needs the lessons of Juneteenth more than ever. Read more The Reconstruct: Does Protesting Work? (by Josiah R. Daniels) Jonathan Pulphus, an author, organizer, and a Ferguson activist, shares how the lessons he learned in 2014 still apply today. Read more ‘The Life of Chuck’ Is Fearfully and Wonderfully Made (by Abby Olcese) This Stephen King adaptation won’t scare you — but it will dare you to consider how you're spending your brief time on earth. Read more What Makes a Group House a Home? (by Alfonso Sasieta) People with disabilities disproportionately battle loneliness. Many at Greater Washington L'Arche are finding connection through ritual. Read more Advertisements Lead with purpose: CFO opportunity at Everence now open Everence is a faith-based financial services organization seeking a CFO to lead with vision and stewardship. This role supports a long-standing mission of empowering individuals, churches, and organizations to live out their values through faithful financial decision-making. Replenish FEMA’s Disaster Fund Before Hurricanes Strike We can’t afford to wait until after a hurricane destroys homes and communities. Emergency funding must be approved immediately to keep FEMA ready to respond. Sign the petition and demand Congress take action. Donate Subscribe

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