Compassion Not Cruelty

06/18/2026

This month, we remember the words of emancipation and are reminded of the
ongoing work to resist injustice and oppression. We pray that more and more of God's vision of freedom and equality for all will be realized. Let us pray together.

Loving and Liberating God,
we remember the freedom promised to all your beloved people.
May your vision of justice, equality and love become an increasing reality.
Help us and strengthen us to join in your work to make it so.
Amen.

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

At a time when the Southern Baptist Convention has voted to formally ban women pastors, sending a message that only men should lead, we are reminded how far we still have to go for justice and equity in the church.

The United Church of Christ has a long history of advocating for women’s ordination and leadership, but our work is not done. Justice for women is not just a church issue—it’s a matter of faith and public witness.

As Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson writes, “The church must continue to be bold and courageous, finding and addressing the prophetic witness.”

👉🏾 Read her full reflection on the ongoing struggle for justice and the church’s call to speak truth to power: https://ow.ly/OSwE50ZcwlL

06/17/2026

Amen!

06/16/2026

Christian Nationalism is a counterfeit gospel.

(It’s also a sin.)

06/16/2026

06/11/2026

In response to rising tensions at the Delaney Hall immigrant detention facility in Newark, the Archdiocese of Newark held a prayer service about half a mile from its entrance.