Courage need not be profound or extraordinary. Sometimes it means risking failure by trying anyway, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, or questioning beliefs we have long held. Sometimes courage calls us to dissent: to speak up and share our values with those with whom we disagree. This can be uncomfortable and even frightening, yet it offers us an opportunity to live more…

Authoritarianism can thrive on fear and isolation. It doesn’t merely want us to be afraid; it benefits when fear keeps us disconnected from one another. This Sunday, we’ll explore how intentionally turning toward one another—across our differences, through solidarity and trust—can interrupt isolation and help us discover the courage that arises from being in it together.