"Here in Brazil we are experiencing difficult days. Our fight is not only against the Coronavirus, but also against a government that kills as much as COVID-19."
"These opportunities provide Alliance clergy much-needed space to share about things in their life and ministry, including daily struggles, celebration of successes, and venting about obstacles and challenges to the ongoing work of ministry during a pandemic."
"Well-intentioned people often say that we should just have faith in the face of suffering. I think that is lousy advice. It sounds like faith is a commodity, a thing to be acquired and held. For me faith is not a thing and it cannot be possessed. For me faith is not a noun at all, but should always be understood as a verb."
"Yes, there is ample historical precedent that speaks to the African-American experience with the justice system that rarely delivers justice to those who cut short the lives of African Americans. That is why we wait, we march and we write holding on to our faith in the redemptive power of the cross."
"We understand congregations are anxious to gather again, but safety should be the first priority. Hopefully the recommendations provided will help your churches as they consider reopening; there are a number of tasks to tackle in the preparation phase alone that will keep congregations very busy."
Stay up to date on what's happening around the Alliance:
The Alliance staff has created a 2 min and 41 sec video for congregational partners to play during worship services with a message from the Alliance. You can watch it on YouTube here. If you would like the file to add to your pre-recorded service, email Brooklyn Lovelace.
Do you have a prayer request you want to share with the wider Alliance community? Submit it here.
The Creation Justice Community is holding a Zoom meeting on May 26 at 12:00 PM EDT. Register here.
Don't miss Pentecost Trivia on May 31, 2020! Register with a team of up to 8 people or register as an individual and we'll assign you to a team!
Stay up to date with our ministry partners around the world by reading "Field Notes".
The Mass Poor People’s Assembly & Moral March on Washington is going digital! On June 20, we will hold the largest digital and social media gathering of poor and low-wealth people, moral and religious leaders, advocates, and people of conscience in this nation’s history. To learn more, click here!
Our Partner Organization, The Baptist Joint Committee, is holding their annual luncheon online on June 26 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET. The event is free, but registration is required.
The Alliance of Baptists is a vibrant movement of people, faith communities and ministry partners who are deeply passionate about ecumenism, partnership in mission, relentless hospitality and racial and social justice.
