https://sojo.net/feeds/articles From The Summit each year to Lisa Sharon Harper's Uncommon Tour to Jim Wallis' many speaking events throughout the year, Sojourners spends much of the calendar year on the road – or crossing oceans — to come to you. More at https://sojo.net/join/events en https://sojo.net/join/events/sojoaction-book-club-octavia-told-us-1 Join the SojoAction Book Club Current Series: Octavia Told Us Book: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Facilitator: Rev. Moya Harris Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:55:23 EST Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/sojoaction-book-club-octavia-told-us-1 https://sojo.net/join/events/instagram-live-power-faith-art-and-justice Join Michael-Ray Mathews, a longtime friend and consultant to Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:19:49 EST Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/instagram-live-power-faith-art-and-justice https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-conversations-webinar Faithful Conversations: Leading in Divided Times Warning Signs: Faith, Freedom, and the Rise of Authoritarianism. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:55:07 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-conversations-webinar https://sojo.net/join/events/instagram-live-cross-and-olive-tree Join Cortnie Brooks our Digital Education and Outreach Specialist, for a Live conversation between John and Samuel Munayer, authors of The Cross and The Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology amid Gaza. Conversation will be hosted on our SojoAction Instagram Page on Thursday November 6, 2025 at 12pm ET Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:47:21 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/instagram-live-cross-and-olive-tree https://sojo.net/join/events/sojoaction-book-club-octavia-told-us Join the SojoAction Book Club Current Series: Octavia Told Us Book: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler Facilitator: Rev. Moya Harris Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:48:50 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/sojoaction-book-club-octavia-told-us https://sojo.net/join/events/reclaiming-christian-credibility What does it look like to follow Jesus in the midst of clashing ideologies all claiming to represent the Christian faith? In a moment when the word Christian can feel confusing — or even compromised — we invite you to join us to celebrate hopeful stories of faithfulness that still shine through. "Reclaiming Christian Credibility" is an in-person only, honest, inspiring conversation about what makes the Church credible today, and how communities of faith can embody a more authentic witness to Jesus in the world. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:59:13 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/reclaiming-christian-credibility https://sojo.net/join/events/la-iglesia-que-acompa-al-migrante Webinar in Spanish (translation available) "La Iglesia Que Acompaña al Migrante" (The Church that Accompanies the Migrant) is a webinar series in partnership with AETH (Asociacion para la Educacion Teologica Hispana), Latino Christian National Network, Fuller Centro Latino and Sojourners SojoAction to help educate and walk with the local church and faith leaders on the topic of Immigration Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:22:30 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/la-iglesia-que-acompa-al-migrante https://sojo.net/join/events/live-conversation-justice-and-incarceration Join us Monday October 27th at 7 pm ET for a conversa Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:24:17 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/live-conversation-justice-and-incarceration https://sojo.net/join/events/interfaith-nonviolent-resistance-training Join the Center on Faith and Justice, Sojourners, Interfaith Alliance, the Horizons Project, and Political Research Associates for an Interfaith Nonviolent Civil Resistance 201 training on Monday, January 12, 7–9 pm ET, a 90-minute virtual training designed to equip faith leaders for this era. Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:30:00 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/interfaith-nonviolent-resistance-training https://sojo.net/join/events/no-kings-dc NO KINGS is a peaceful national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration, which they have doubled down on since June. They are targeting immigrant families, profiling, arresting and detaining people without warrants; threatening to overtake elections; gutting health care, environmental protections, and education when families need them most; rigging maps to silence voters; ignoring mass shootings at our schools and in our communities; and driving up the cost of living while handl Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:41:52 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/no-kings-dc https://sojo.net/join/events/call-moral-courage Rev. Adam Russell Taylor, president of Sojourners, will discuss the moral courage and spiritual strength needed to work for social justice in these difficult times. He will discuss the threats to vulnerable communities and the spiritual values, practices, and resources we can draw on for strength as we respond to the many challenges we face. You are invited to attend this presentation on Wednesday, October 22, at 7 pm EDT, either onsite or online. Registration is free! Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:30:47 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/call-moral-courage https://sojo.net/join/events/ignatian-family-teach-justice Sojourners is proud to once again be a sponsor and exhibitor at the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice Conference in Washington, D.C. This event is hosted by the Ignatian Solidarity Network, of which Sojourners has been a longtime partner. Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:38:16 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/ignatian-family-teach-justice https://sojo.net/join/events/engage-and-adapt-webinar-series January 13th join Sojo Action for Session 4 of the ongoing “Engage and Adapt” training series at 7:00 PM EST.  Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:59:41 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/engage-and-adapt-webinar-series https://sojo.net/join/events/christian-churches-together-annual-forum On October 7-9, 2025, leaders from CCT’s 36 communions and organizations will meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to share faith stories, pray in the traditions of CCT’s five families, and reflect on the gospel and the church’s witness. The gathering will explore the ecumenical confession of Jesus as “Light” and a renewed commitment to being a light in the world as we mark the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:08:09 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/christian-churches-together-annual-forum https://sojo.net/join/events/witness-creation This faith gathering will highlight urgent environmental concerns through ritual, testimony and prayer. Features panel speakers, including Rev. Moya Harris. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:19:12 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/witness-creation https://sojo.net/join/events/christianity-and-patriotism AVC welcomes Richard Mouw, former President of Fuller Seminary, and author of "How to Be a Patriotic Christian: Love of Country as Love of Neighbor," and Adam Taylor, President of Sojourners, and author of "A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community," to talk about Christianity and patriotism. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:10:45 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/christianity-and-patriotism https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-conversations-leading-divided-times-1 Why hasn't the American church made more progress in addressing racism? Join us on June 12th at 7pm ET / 4pm PT, where we will pose the question, “Why hasn't the American church made more progress in addressing racism?” Together, our panelists will address the history of racism in the American church and its current struggles.  Our panelists are:   Dr. J. Derek McNeil, President, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology Thu, 29 May 2025 13:05:14 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-conversations-leading-divided-times-1 https://sojo.net/join/events/pentecost-witness From Fear to Courage, From the Upper Room to the Streets Before Pentecost, Jesus' disciples hid in fear. After Pentecost, filled with the Holy Spirit, they boldly stepped into the streets for public witness. Today, people of faith are called to do the same. Wed, 28 May 2025 15:53:47 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/pentecost-witness https://sojo.net/join/events/martha-park-world-without-end-conversation-josina-guess Avid Bookshop and Hub City Press invite you to ATHICA on Wednesday, May 28 from 7:00-8:00pm for a conversation with Martha Park and Josina Guess about climate crisis, faith, the South. This reading will celebrate Martha's new book World Without End: Essays on Apocalypse and After. A reading will be followed by a conversation with Josina Guess, assistant editor at Sojourners Magazine. Avid Bookshop will have copies of World Without End for sale at the event, though we do recommend ordering your copy before the event to guarantee your copy. Tue, 20 May 2025 15:16:40 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/martha-park-world-without-end-conversation-josina-guess https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-conversations-leading-divided-times-0 How do we preach and teach truth in an age of lies and disinformation? Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:15:19 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-conversations-leading-divided-times-0 https://sojo.net/join/events/where-do-we-go-here-chaos-or-beloved-community In an era marked by uncertainty and the looming challenges of authoritarianism, Rev. Taylor will delve into how we can resist oppressive forces while envisioning a vibrant, inclusive democracy where everyone can thrive. The evening will feature a compelling address, followed by an engaging Q&A session and a reception, providing ample opportunity for community dialogue.   Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:13:08 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/where-do-we-go-here-chaos-or-beloved-community https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesdays-call-congressional-courage-423 Sojourners is one of 29 co-sponsors from The Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC) that are co-organizing a series of faithful witness vigils at the Capitol every Wednesday through the end of April. These multi-faith vigils call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage in upholding its Article 1 powers and stop executive overreach. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:47:21 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesdays-call-congressional-courage-423 https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesday-call-congressional-courage-430 Sojourners is one of 29 co-sponsors from The Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC) that are co-organizing a series of faithful witness vigils at the Capitol every Wednesday through the end of April. These multi-faith vigils call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage in upholding its Article 1 powers and stop executive overreach. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:11:22 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesday-call-congressional-courage-430 https://sojo.net/join/events/multifaith-earth-day-celebration-fostering-healthy-people-and-healthy-planet Join us as we celebrate this Earth Day and recommit to the work of caring for our shared planet and the impact the environment has on the health of people and the planet! We will reflect the successes of the past year and project our hopes for the coming year. Stand with other faith leaders, activists, and policy officials at the place where decisions are made to protect and preserve the Earth! No RSVP is required. 9:30am ET: Time for refreshments and connection 10:00am ET: Program begins Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:03:31 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/multifaith-earth-day-celebration-fostering-healthy-people-and-healthy-planet https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesday-call-congressional-courage-41625 Sojourners and the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC), along with more than 25 other co-sponsors, are continuing to co-organize a series of faithful witness vigils at the Capitol every Wednesday in April at 12 noon. These multi-faith vigils will call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage in upholding its Article 1 powers and preventing executive overreach. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:50:31 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesday-call-congressional-courage-41625 https://sojo.net/join/events/breaking-silence-courage-face-fear Rev Adam Russell Taylor will join other speakers on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 pm Eastern to offer courage in the face of fear during these tumultuous times as part a webinar hosted by KingAndBreakingSilence.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his fight against social injustice. The  mission of Breaking Silence is to raise awareness, educate, and take action to address various social injustices that continue to persist in our society. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:46:21 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/breaking-silence-courage-face-fear https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesday-call-congressional-courage-stand-immigrants Sojourners and the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC), along with more than 25 other co-sponsors, are continuing to co-organize a series of faithful witness vigils at the Capitol every Wednesday in April at 12 noon. These multi-faith vigils will call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage in upholding its Article 1 powers and preventing executive overreach. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:04:45 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesday-call-congressional-courage-stand-immigrants https://sojo.net/join/events/moral-witness-wednesday-national-call-justice-love-truth-telling As you prepare to join us for Moral Witness Wednesday on April 2, 2025, at 11 am Eastern, understand that your presence embodies a powerful response to our nation's urgent moral crisis. We gather as clergy, faith leaders, and people of conscience, guided by our shared spiritual traditions and sacred texts, to resist injustices harming the most vulnerable among us. The Prophet Micah challenges each generation, asking profoundly, "What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8). Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:46:00 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/moral-witness-wednesday-national-call-justice-love-truth-telling https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-conversations-leading-divided-times Congregations and leaders of faith communities have faced many challenges in the last few years, rooted in the rising influence of misinformation, the prevalence of Christian nationalism and its variant streams, and the consequences of pandemic patterns that are still impacting communities.    In a desire to speak into this reality, on March 13 we are launching a monthly webinar series of six ‘faithful conversations’ in which we will explore the needs that clergy and faith leaders have been sharing with us.     Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:12:51 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-conversations-leading-divided-times https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesday-call-congressional-courage-326 Sojourners and the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC), along with more than 25 other co-sponsors, are continuing to co-organize a series of faithful witness vigils at the Capitol every Wednesday in March at 12 noon. These multi-faith vigils will call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage in upholding its Article 1 powers and preventing executive overreach. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:27:25 EST Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faithful-witness-wednesday-call-congressional-courage-326 https://sojo.net/join/events/church-has-no-weapons-mertons-influence-catholic-nonviolence In this presentation to celebrate the launch of the Catholic Institute for Nonviolence in Rome in September 2024, Sojourners senior editor Rose Marie Berger reflects on what led up to the launch of the Institute, what moral and theological questions top the Institute's research agenda, and what comes next for this tremendous new resource available to the global Church and beyond. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:40:48 EST Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/church-has-no-weapons-mertons-influence-catholic-nonviolence https://sojo.net/join/events/interfaith-service-and-moral-mass-meeting-prophetic-response-americas-defining-moment “For Such A Time As This” Gathering The inauguration of President Donald J. Trump’s second term coincides with the commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on January 20, 2025. This symbolic overlap presents a critical moment for people of faith and moral conviction to rise together and respond to the deep injustices plaguing our nation. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:44:13 EST Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/interfaith-service-and-moral-mass-meeting-prophetic-response-americas-defining-moment https://sojo.net/join/events/dont-obey-advance-faith-based-call-action-save-democracy Join Sojourners' Rev. Adam Taylor and other faith leaders who are coming together at 8-9 pm tonight, January 6th, the 4th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, for an organizing call on how faith communities can take action to ensure that all Cabinet nominees are highly qualified to perform their duties and are committed to upholding our Constitution. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 06:08:04 EST Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/dont-obey-advance-faith-based-call-action-save-democracy https://sojo.net/join/events/sermon-cedar-lane-unitarian-universalist-church Rev. Adam Russell Taylor has been invited to preach at the Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. Adam will preach on how the Beloved Community calls us to inclusion and a deeper, faith-rooted moral commitment to build a society where justice, compassion, and empathy bind us. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:30:20 EST Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/sermon-cedar-lane-unitarian-universalist-church https://sojo.net/join/events/faith-democracy-interfaith-prayer-vigil Sojourners is partnering with the Franciscan Action Network and Faith in Peace Concerts to organize the fourth annual "Faith in Democracy" interfaith vigil at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol Street NE, Washington DC on January 5th, 2024 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:19:20 EST Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/faith-democracy-interfaith-prayer-vigil https://sojo.net/join/events/45th-annual-conference-peace See https://peacecoalition.org/events/1457-45th-annual-conference-for-peace..... Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:02:12 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/45th-annual-conference-peace https://sojo.net/join/events/45th-annual-multifaith-service-peace The Annual Multifaith Service that was inaugurated in fall of 1980. Previous preachers have included Dr. Harvey Cox, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rev. C.T. Vivan, Sr. Simone Campbell, Rabbi David Saperstein, Imam Hamad, Chebli, Rev. Jim Wallis, and the Archbishop of Canterbury, among others. Sun, 20 Oct 2024 06:43:06 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/45th-annual-multifaith-service-peace https://sojo.net/join/events/christian-principles-and-general-election With the General Election right around the corner, St. John's Episcopal Church has invited Adam to speak at their adult forum to help their parishioners think about the General Election through the lens of Christian principles. They will discuss questions such as: what are the considerations that we should carry into the polls with us, and how do we think critically and theologically about upcoming election? All from the general public are invited! Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:23:55 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/christian-principles-and-general-election https://sojo.net/join/events/nuns-bus-and-friends-vote-our-future-tour This year Rev Adam Taylor from Sojourners will be joining NETWORK’s Nuns on the Bus and Friends tour. Adam will be participating in the second leg of the tour from Oct. 5th - 9th engaging in rallies and town halls in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Gary, Milwaukee, and Chicago - all focused on nonpartisan voter engagement and education to equip each another to vote for a future where everyone thrives, no exceptions! You can learn more about this tour including the scheduled stops by going to: https://www.nunsonthebus.org/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:40:11 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/nuns-bus-and-friends-vote-our-future-tour https://sojo.net/join/events/exhibiting-forgiveness-advance-film-screening Sojourners and Roadside Attractions welcome you to attend an advance screening of the film, Exhibiting Forgiveness. Sojourners' Associate Editor, Josina Guess, will be a moderator at the event. RSVPs are required, so register to attend at the button below. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:32:06 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/exhibiting-forgiveness-advance-film-screening https://sojo.net/join/events/building-beloved-community-our-time The United States is in the midst of a countdown to an historic election, in times of great polarisation within, and numerous armed conflicts, as well as democratic and human rights' decline, around the world.  The elections in the United States are keenly watched by democrats and autocrats alike, in all corners of our shared world. &nbs Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:44:11 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/building-beloved-community-our-time https://sojo.net/join/events/ignatian-family-teach-justice-2024 Sojourners is proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor once again at the Ignatian Family Teach in for Justice Conference in Washington, D.C. This event is hosted by the Ignatian Solidarity Network, who Sojourners has been a longtime sponsor and supporter of. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:39:31 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/ignatian-family-teach-justice-2024 https://sojo.net/join/events/ccda-national-conference Sojourners is proud to be a sponsor of the CCDA National Conference in Portland, Oregon this year. "Christian Community Development Association’s annual conference has been inspiring, training, and connecting CCD practitioners for over 30 years." Sojourners' Director of Campaigns and Mobilizing, Sandy Ovalle Martinez, will be a featured speaker. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:12:37 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/ccda-national-conference https://sojo.net/join/events/conscience-and-justice-council-annual-conference Rev. Moya Harris, Director of Racial Justice at Sojourners will be the keynote lunch speaker on September 20, 2024 at the Conscience and Justice Council Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. She will be speaking on Christian Nationalism and Privilege - Threats to Democracy.  Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:57:31 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/conscience-and-justice-council-annual-conference https://sojo.net/join/events/countering-christian-nationalism-good-faith Join Sojourners for an online conversation: Eroding civil rights. Undercutting democratic norms. Endorsing violence to maintain power. Upholding white supremacy. Distorting faith for political gain. Every day seems bring a new example of the threat of rising Christian nationalism – but how do we dismantle it? Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:14:06 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/countering-christian-nationalism-good-faith https://sojo.net/join/events/test-faith-summit-defend-democracy On September 19th and 20th, Georgetown University’s Center on Faith and Justice is hosting Test of Faith: A Summit to Defend Democracy at 125 E St., the new McCourt School of Public Policy building on Georgetown’s Capitol Campus. Registration is open! Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:50:19 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/test-faith-summit-defend-democracy https://sojo.net/join/events/climate-change-displacement-conflict-migrants-speak Greetings! Register and attend Climate Change, Displacement, & Conflict: Migrants Speak on Sept. 18th, at 3:00 pm ET. This webinar will explore the human impact of climate change, environmental degradation, and inadequate environmental protections on conflict and mobility, centering the voices of those most affected. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:36:10 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/climate-change-displacement-conflict-migrants-speak https://sojo.net/join/events/spiritual-care-chaplains-beyond-religious-roles An American Baptist Chaplain's Talk w/Rev. Adam Russell Taylor from Sojourners Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:51:29 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/spiritual-care-chaplains-beyond-religious-roles https://sojo.net/join/events/zero-three-empowering-collaborations-and-community-engagement Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:03:27 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/zero-three-empowering-collaborations-and-community-engagement https://sojo.net/join/events/webinar-best-pathways-wholeness Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:58:25 EDT Sojourners https://sojo.net/join/events/webinar-best-pathways-wholeness