Stories shape our understanding of the world. They teach us who we are, where we come from, and what we value. The stories we tell…
Editorial: Shaped by Story
Authoring our Shared Story
by Frank DiGirolamo
“Wow! … You just listened to my whole anthem.” It was late at night, years ago, on North Broadway in Capitol Hill. “Miguel” had just recited his life story to me for a good 20 minutes…
Echale! The Story of Generations Past
by Camila Torres
When I was a child, I was terrified of the dark. I hated going to sleep, because, once the lights turned off, the sheer possibility of encountering a monster kept me awake…
An Inheritance of History
by Amina Malkin
When talking about religion, my father will sometimes talk about “the chosen people,” a title that Jewish people have historically adopted as a way to reference being descended from…
An Ongoing Legacy of Faith and Family
by Gabby Prado
Throughout my life, I’ve lived by the belief that my success and achievements are not solely mine but are deeply connected to the generations of my family who came before me…
Maa Durga: The Blueprint for the Divine Feminine
by Ayushi Upadhyay
As a lazy September blows over, the otherwise slumberous city of Kolkata is set alight by the rhythm of dhols and the smell of Night-flowering Jasmine…
The Love and Light
by Gabriella Joy Donaldson
I walked along the slick asphalt towards class, the air was heavy with the previous night’s chill and that morning’s discomfort. My clothes didn’t feel right, my curls were wet, my sock was…
When Answering “Why?” is the Wrong Question
by Kathy Sharp
A few years ago, at a meeting of interfaith clergy from The Center for Ecumenical and Interfaith Engagement at Seattle University, a hospital chaplain shared how her patients often…
Community Building for Times of Crisis
by Sebrina Somers
Be prepared. That has been my motto ever since I was a young scout in the Girl Guides. I even went on to teach it through my work in public health, and later as
Our Vow to Each Other
by Terry Kyllo
We were all feeling it as we walked to the cafeteria. Typically, after a seminary class, the Lutheran students would chat loudly down the hallway, continuing some debate from…
Editorial: Navigating the Pathway of Justice
In today’s complex world, the pursuit of social justice demands that we not only confront systemic inequities but also build sustainable paths for change. The...
Where Social Justice Begins
by Marium Mohiuddin
“You have to come and help me right now!” he said. All I could think was “it’s 4 a.m., and there’s no way I can sneak out.” My parents would kill me. Despite being a senior in college...
The Substance of Possibility
by Sparrow Etter Carlson
I write this now with my hand on my heart, and here it will remain. For what follows is about the precious people within our midst who are treated as ex-humans in our society and...
Living at the Crossroads: The Complex Realities of Queer Palestinians
by Mohammed Jibriel
I recently learned about the concept of moral injury, which describes the profound psychological, behavioral, social, and spiritual distress that...
Moving Toward Collective Care, Healing, and Action
by Zack Ritter
“All 40,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza are terrorists,” she said as we were eating cookies, standing around the flickering flames at Shabbat services. I was...
Uplifting Women’s Voices and Challenging Male Misconduct
by Cassandra Lawrence & Wendy Goldberg
It is the first thread in our tapestry of connections. In August 2018, both of us—eager for a safe space to discuss how multifaith communities can cultivate...
Social Justice from the Bedside
by Justin Almeida
In spiritual and religious traditions, there is the concept of the “thin space.” That piece of being in which the veil of life and death, the sacred and mundane, becomes leable...
Faith Communities Catalyzing Global Change
by Maurice A. Bloem
s world leaders anticipate a season of change when they convene for the United Nation’s 79th General Assembly, the Climate Week and the Summit of the Future this month...
Reimagining Interfaith Narratives
by Aaron Stauffer
Good organizers consistently emphasize the importance of leaders “understanding” and “working” on their stories. When they are first getting to know a leader, they ask questions like: What keeps you up at night?
Editorial: What, Really, is “Adaptive Leadership”?
As our world grapples with unprecedented crises and shifting landscapes, the role of adaptive leadership has become increasingly pivotal. From climate change and environmental degradation to…