Topic: Democracy

The Faith We Sing

Music gives voice to our deepest longings, and shapes our understanding of the deepest truths. As our democracy faces one crisis after another, our “songs bind us together, give us courage together” (MLK). We’ll explore music’s role in shaping and transforming our communities with Rev. … read more.

Power and Privilege

 

Our spiritual theme this month has been democracy. And when you get a few layers underneath democracy you quickly come to the theme of power. Democracy is, after all, a form of governance that attempts to create an orderly way to share power among some … read more.

The Tragic Gap

 

Back in May, the state of Alabama filed suit against the US Government over the upcoming census in 2020. Now, it’s not too unusual for a state to file suit against the federal government over something, and this year, it’s not unusual for a state … read more.

What They Dreamed be Ours to Do

 
Our ancestors had dreams of a new world where they could do more than survive.  But their dream is a bit tattered now and it’s time for a new dream. What should it look like? How can we get there?

Now What?

What is our form of democracy within our church and how can we be “democracy healers” manifesting and activating our understanding of freedom outside our beloved community?