Unsettling Advent, Day 12
In day 12 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Starlette Thomas reflects on how Jesus didn’t come to fit in with the empire but some Christians still crave proximity to power.
Unsettling Advent, Day 9
In day 9 of our Unsettling Advent devotional series, Word&Way Editor-in-Chief Brian Kaylor reflects on racial injustices in the U.S. and how this helps us understand the birth of Jesus.
Attorney: No More ‘Black Pastors’ in Court for Arbery Case
An attorney for one of the White men standing trial in the death of Ahmaud Arbery told the judge Thursday he doesn’t want “any more Black pastors” in the courtroom after the Rev. Al Sharpton sat with the slain man’s family.
For White Churches, Race Should Not Be an ‘Over There’ Problem
Will your church say anything about Ahmaud Arbery this Sunday? Did your church say anything about Breonna Taylor last Sunday?
Don’t Let Ahmaud Arbery’s Story Pass
I don't know of a person who isn't outraged over the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. But check the social media posts of our African American brothers and sisters in Christ and the overall message is something different from before. They're asking for the help of