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Trauma is not rare, distant, nor limited to extreme events. We may carry invisible wounds that shape how we live, love, and respond to the world. Rather than seeing ourselves or others as broken, we are called to recognize the resilience that has helped us survive. Healing opens the door to becoming the person we were never allowed to be. Our past may shape…
As a people of faith, we are called towards justice and acts of moral integrity, promoting wellbeing for all in our society. We do this simply because it is the just and ethical way to live. Sometimes, the fruits of our labor will not come to fruition until after we have left this finite realm. Sometimes, we are called to act,…
Together we will examine three common myths of resilience and explore alternatives that are more consistent with our faith.
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a guiding force of nonviolence and agape love amidst a broken world. He teaches us how to respond to evil in the world without hate or indifference. King’s actions are theologically grounded, rooted deeply in his faith. How can we embody his teachings amidst our current day social maladies?
We are inundated each day with the fear, anger, and anxiety that accompanies rising fascism. Many of us ask, what can I possibly do? With heightened awareness of the world around us, we can respond with spiritually grounded actions to resist growing tyranny. We put justice and faith into action as we continuously work to promote a safe and equitable society.