December 5 - Like Those Who Dream
…of the approaches we take in response. May the fullness of our vision of restoration empower us to be like those who dream, imagining a system and a world where healing and true safety are centered. Prayer Inhale: Even while I wait, Exhale: I will be like those who dream. Artwork: “Conjure” by Yohana Junker (discover more at: https://www.yohanajunker.com/)…
December 17 - No One is Disposable
…one is disposable? May we live and embrace the infinite reach of freedom each day, with every fiber of our being. Prayer Beloved before and behind us. Beloved above and below us. Beloved conflict and transform us. Beloved heal and form us. Beloved be with us. Beloved prepare us. Amen. Artwork: “Activate” by Yohana Junker (discover more at: https://www.yohanajunker.com/)…
November 29 - Borders and the Promised Land
…practice, make us and our communities a sacred refuge, a sanctuary, a “house of the Lord” for all seekers and sojourners, so that we may be the welcoming blessing that makes others glad. May we wait with as much eagerness for their coming as we do for yours. Amen. Artwork: “Promise Land” by Yohana Junker (discover more at: https://www.yohanajunker.com/)…
December 1 - Leader-full Liberation
…even as we hold on to the hope-filled imagination of new branches, new freedom-fighters always emerging. While we are waiting, empower us to take up our role in the unfolding story of redeeming love and righteous freedom, so that your kindom may come in this time and this place. Amen. Artwork: “Liberate” by Yohana Junker (discover more at: https://www.yohanajunker.com/)…
December 8 - Regenerative Liberation
…your coming like the desert dreams of water and you put among us prophets who speak into life abolitionist visions of blossoming abundance. As we long for your justice to come and dwell among us, keep us working to bring your promise to life, for we will see glory. Amen. Artwork: “Regeneracao” by Yohana Junker (discover more at: https://www.yohanajunker.com/)…
My Life Mattered: Jayland Walker Speaks
In this response, Rev. Dr. Velda Love imagines what Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man killed after what started as a traffic stop, might say to us in this moment.
December 10 - Welcoming All Our Relations
…day where no border or jail can separate us from the love we share with one another and the welcome we are called to embody. Strengthen our hearts: empower us to be bold and courageous as we work together towards decarceration, abolition and freedom for all. Amen. Artwork: “To All Our Relations” by Yohana Junker (discover more at: https://www.yohanajunker.com/)…
December 20-We Move
…their homeland in search of safer life. Make their dreams of security for their families our dreams too. As we prepare the way for Love, move us to use our voice, hands, and resources to help bring relief, until all are raised from ash heap to honor. Amen. Artwork: “We Move” by Yohana Junker (discover more at: https://www.yohanajunker.com/) …