Dear *{{Informal Name}}*,

Grace and peace to you as this energetic election year speeds forward! At Justice Revival, we're grateful for the solidarity of friends in faith who speak the truth in love about injustice in our country. And we're excited to partner with the Carter Center to host meaningful conversations on human rights and faith. Read on to find out how you can take part.

Speaking Truth in Love This Election Year

Last weekend Justice Revival teamed up with friends at Vote the Common Good again, this time in Bethesda, Maryland. VCG is on a nationwide bus tour to bring “faith, hope, and love” to the ballot box this election year. I was honored to speak alongside Pastor Doug Pagitt and others at this beautiful blend of "rally, revival, party, and political meeting."

After sharing some of my  journey, and how justice came to be central to the faith first instilled in me at a young age, I was moved by a song artist Daniel Dietrich shared. "Hymn to the 81%" is his message to fellow believers who have backed an unjust administration, one that has hurt vulnerable children. Though we hadn't met before, similar themes resonate in my remarks and Daniel's music. Whether serendipity or the Spirit at work, the connection was powerful. You can see videos of both below:

The Hope of Equal Rights for All 

Please join us on Thursday, March 5th, noon to 1:00 pm Eastern as Justice Revival co-hosts a live webcast discussion on securing equal rights for all people, regardless of sex, under the U.S. Constitution:

Religion, Gender, Justice & Equality:

Faith Leaders Reflect on the Promise of the Equal Rights Amendment

Come and bring your comments and questions to the conversation, and help spread the word on FaceBook. This event is the second created by Justice Revival in collaboration with The Carter Center to invite conversation at the intersection of faith and human rights.

Interested in learning more about the ERA—its significance, potential impact, and promise for reducing gender based violence and harm? Justice Revival is creating a workshop on the ERA for faith and justice leaders. Let us know if you'd like to participate.

Volunteer Spotlight: Monica Kuo

“As a woman of faith, I believe the Christian community is called upon to advocate for fundamental human rights that are endowed by God in the Scripture,” Monica explains. She is particularly concerned about the nation’s criminal justice system and economic inequities. “Through volunteering for Justice Revival, I am more aware of other human rights issues and hope that the Christian community will never be absent from any human rights campaigns.”

Interested in lending your time for the cause of human rights, with a community of faith? You can find all kinds of opportunities and sign up on our Volunteer Page.

Lenten #Faith4DACA Devotional 

If you're looking for a timely, justice-centered Lenten devotional, check out the #Faith4DACA resource from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition. Each week's devotion shares words of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients about how their lives, communities, and congregations will be impacted if DACA protections are removed. Alongside scripture, reflection, and prayer, there are action steps you can take to stand with DACA recipients facing an uncertain future.

Blessings to you this holy Lenten season. May you find ways to speak the truth in love, urge equal justice for all, and ensure that the Christian community is present for our migrant neighbors and for all those whose dignity and rights are at risk.

In faith,

Allyson McKinney Timm

Founder & Executive Director

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