In October, I wrote a letter to the editor of our Louisville newspaper. The letter was only two short paragraphs. In the first, I simply…
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How to Seek Social Change… from your Couch
In the midst of mask-wearing and social distancing, are you searching for meaningful ways to work for change? I don’t know about you, but I…
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8 Tips for Confronting Racism with Your Friends and Colleagues
At our July 9th national community gathering, Dr. Vicki Vernon Lott spoke about the intersection between faith and race, giving practical suggestions on what you…
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What Do I Tell My Children?
What do I tell my children about who we are, as a nation? Over the last month, we finalized the third (and last) program in…
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“The Real King”
Let me ask you a hypothetical question. Say you have a friend who lives in another country, and she is visiting you at your home.…
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White, Black, Brown… and Beige
2019 marks 400 years of slavery in America (1619-2019). Thousands of people across the United States have gathered to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the…
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Uppsala 1968
Picture it, Uppsala 1968! Fifty years ago, in July 1968, the nascent World Council of Churches (WCC) held its fourth Assembly in Sweden. Under the…
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Responding to Charlottesville
I write with Charlottesville on my mind. There is so much to say and I know my words will only scratch the surface, because I’m…