Stop the Execution of Andrew Lukehart in Florida
2026-06-02 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Phoenix)
Andrew Lukehart is scheduled for execution in Florida on June 2, 2026, for the 1997 murder of Gabrielle Hanshaw.
This petition will be updated when additional details become available.
Visit our partners at Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty.
Call Gov. DeSantis at 850-717-9337 with the following message:
“Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to urge Gov. DeSantis to reverse course and halt all plans to execute Andrew Lukehart on June 2, 2026. As someone who purports to follow Christian teachings, it is deeply disappointing that he does not extend these teachings to the individual condemned to death in the state of Florida. Please do not move forward with the execution of Andrew Lukehart.“
REGISTER FOR THE 6/2 VIRTUAL VIGIL BEGINNING AT 5PM ET.

This is the ninth death warrant of 2026, following an unprecedented execution pace in 2025. Florida led the nation in executions in 2025 by setting its own record for executions with Governor DeSantis signing 19 death warrants last year. Let’s make sure Florida does not repeat this record in 2026.
While most states have moved away from the death penalty, Florida is accelerating executions at an alarming rate. Each warrant signed underscores the state’s embrace of a punishment that is arbitrary, racially biased, and out of step with evolving standards of decency.
Please sign the petition asking Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Board of Executive Clemency to do everything within their power to stop this execution, including issuing a stay, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.

Moral Mondays in Washington DC • June 8, 2026
2026-06-08 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Moral Mondays in Washington DC • June 8, 2026
Watch live here on the RLC Livestream

Stop the Execution of Jeffery Lee in Alabama
2026-06-11 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Phoenix)
Jeffery Lee is scheduled for execution in Alabama on June 11, 2026 for the 1998 murders of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson.

While the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions, Alabama has continued to go against the trend by carrying on with scheduled execution dates. Additionally, the State of Alabama has repeatedly shown blatant incompetence in carrying out executions – they need to pause ALL executions to allow for meaningful review of their protocols.
The following case information is from www.mercyforjefferylee.com:
For over 20 years, Jeffery Lee has been on Alabama’s death row, despite a jury of his peers voting 7-5 for a sentence of Life Without Parole. Under the law at the time, that 7–5 vote was only a recommendation. The final decision belonged to the trial judge, who chose to impose death despite the jury’s vote for life – a practice Alabama abolished in 2017.
Jeffery’s story is one of profound transformation; today, he serves as a prison Chaplain and a leader in the Kairos ministry, dedicating his life to faith and the service of others. However, the system that sentenced him ignored the jury’s plea for mercy and never heard the full truth of Jeffery’s Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and severe childhood trauma, physical and psychological scars that fundamentally impacted his life.
We are calling on Governor Kay Ivey to respect the original jury’s verdict and recognize the man Jeffery has become. Please add your voice to our call for clemency and help us ensure that justice is tempered with mercy.
Call Gov. Ivey at 334-242-7100 with the following message:
“Hi. My name is [your name]. First, I would like to commend Gov. Ivey for seeing it fit to commute Sonny Burton’s sentence earlier this year. The upcoming execution of Jeffrey Lee is marred by similar concerns about fairness. Jeffrey’s jury voted in favor of a life sentence at trial. The trial judge overrode their decision and imposed a death penalty despite a majority of the jury voting for life. The inherent unfairness of this practice led Alabama to outlaw it 9 years ago, as have almost all other states. We politely urge you to conduct a meaningful review of Jeffrey’s case and consider sparing his life as well. Thank you for your time.”
Should the execution proceed, we invite you to hold space with us beginning at 5pm CT on June 11.

Additional Information and Action Opportunities Regarding Alabama Executions

Click here for information about Gas Suffocation Executions

Click here for The Pull Back The Curtains Campaign to Demand Full Transparency in Alabama Executions

Stop the Execution of Dusty Ray Spencer in Florida
2026-06-25 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Phoenix)
This is already the tenth death warrant of 2026, following an unprecedented execution pace in 2025. Florida led the nation in executions in 2025 by setting its own record for executions with Governor DeSantis signing 19 death warrants last year. Let’s make sure Florida does not repeat this record in 2026.
While most states have moved away from the death penalty, Florida is accelerating executions at an alarming rate. Each warrant signed underscores the state’s embrace of a punishment that is arbitrary, racially biased, and out of step with evolving standards of decency.
Please sign the petition asking Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Board of Executive Clemency to do everything within their power to stop this execution, including issuing a stay, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.
REGISTER FOR THE 6/25 VIRTUAL VIGIL BEGINNING AT 5PM ET.

RLC June Book Club: "The Justice of Jesus" with Joash P. Thomas
2026-06-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
In this Red Letter Christians Book Club conversation, we chat with Father Joash Thomas to explore his bestselling book, The Justice of Jesus — a Jesus-centered, Empire-informed reading of Scripture that reimagines a faith that unites rather than divides and stands firmly with neighbors on the margins.
Father Joash Thomas is a priest, public theologian, and bestselling author. Drawing from his St. Thomas Christian roots, he helps audiences reimagine a faith rooted in a more contemplative yet courageous activism, shaped by the grace-filled, non-violent way of Jesus. Born and raised in India, Fr. Joash served as a U.S. political consultant and lobbyist before pivoting to global human rights advocacy. Now based in the Toronto area, he holds a master’s degree in Political Management from The George Washington University and two master’s degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary in Christian Leadership and Theology. An ordained priest in the Diocese of St. Anthony, he is the author of the #1 Amazon Canada Bestseller in Liberation Theology, The Justice of Jesus (Brazos Press / Baker Publishing). He also serves on the leadership team at St. Stephen’s University as Director of Fundraising & Advancement and Instructor in Public Theology, Peace & Justice.
Links mentioned in this livestream…
Books & Resources

Get The Justice of Jesus by Father Joash Thomas
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Read Fr. Joash’s Substack, Masala Chai Theology
Upcoming Book Club: Mary Theresa Webb’s Christian Citizenship: Endangered in America

Our Community

Browse the Gaza Collection — communion sets and other items imported from and raising support for Gaza
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July 2026 Monthly Morning Prayer: RLC UK
2026-07-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Gather with us for Monthly Morning Prayer, a time of reading and reflection at the intersection of faith and justice. Follow along with this session’s reading at commonprayer.one.
We’re joined by David Mann and Rev Dr Ash Barker of Red Letter Christians UK. We also checked in with Abe Bonawhitz (Death Penalty Action) at the Starvin’ for Justice Fast & Vigil on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court.
David Mann is a director of RLC UK and has spent 30 years in church leadership. He was a journalist and worked in the communications industry before becoming Minister of Bonny Downs Baptist Church in East Ham, East London. He set up a charity and continues to chair the Bonny Downs Community Association, which brought a derelict community centre and sportsground back to life — it’s now home to projects for children, youth, families, elders, and a poverty-response programme.
Dave also helped set up Oasis Academy secondary school in Newham and spent 11 years chairing Britannia Education Trust, working in primary education. He chairs the community development charity Community Albums, has captained West Ham United’s over-50s walking soccer team, and is planting a church in the Muslim-majority area of Manor Park, East London.
Rev Dr Ash Barker stood up at a Tony Campolo meeting aged 18, willing to go anywhere for the cause of Christ. Thirty-five years on, that calling has taken him from Melbourne’s industrial belt to the Klong Toey slums of Bangkok to Winson Green, Birmingham, where he now ministers. Founder of Seedbeds and co-founder of Red Letter Christians UK, he mobilises radical discipleship from Britain to the world. His tenth book, At the Scent of Water, carries a foreword by his longtime friend Shane Claiborne.
Things we mentioned in this livestream:

“Hymn for the 81%” by Daniel Deitrich, and the interview When Worship Is Resistance
Starvin’ for Justice Fast & Vigil
Death Penalty Action
Red Letter Christians UK: Jesus & Justice: Stories of Radical Christian Living and Living for Jesus & Justice: Daily Prayers for Radical Christians
Subscribe to the RLC UK newsletter or visit redletterchristians.org.uk

Stop the Execution of Dennis Sochor in Florida
2026-07-14 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Phoenix)
Dennis Sochor is scheduled for execution in Florida on July 14, 2026, for the 1982 murder of Patty Gifford.
U.S. Military veteran Dennis Sochor is scheduled to be executed in Florida on Tuesday, July 14, at 6 pm for the 1982 murder of Patricia Gifford. His death sentence was imposed after a jury recommended death by a vote of 10-2, meaning two jurors believed he should receive a life sentence instead.
Dennis has spent nearly four decades on death row. During that time, he has grown older, reflected on his actions, and lived with the consequences of his crime.
Learn more about this case at FADP.org
REGISTER FOR THE 7/14 VIRTUAL VIGIL BEGINNING AT 5PM ET.

Stop the Execution of Dominick Occhicone in Florida
2026-07-28 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Phoenix)
80-year-old death row prisoner Dominick Occhicone is scheduled for execution in Florida on July 28, 2026, for the 1986 murder of Martha Artzner.
Five jurors voted to spare Dominick’s life, and even the sentencing court recognized that he was acting under extreme mental and emotional disturbance. His case reflects the devastating consequences of untreated addiction, emotional crisis, and human failure—not a problem that another execution can solve.

This is already the 12th death warrant of 2026, following an unprecedented execution pace in 2025. Florida led the nation in executions in 2025 by setting its own record for executions, with Governor DeSantis signing 19 death warrants last year. Let’s make sure Florida does not repeat this record in 2026.
While most states have moved away from the death penalty, Florida is accelerating executions at an alarming rate. Each warrant signed underscores the state’s embrace of a punishment that is arbitrary, racially biased, and out of step with evolving standards of decency.

RLC July Book Club: "Christian Citizenship" with Terry Webb
2026-07-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
We’re honored to be joined by author Dr. Mary Theresa (Terry) Webb, MEd, PhD, for a conversation about her new book, Christian Citizenship: Endangered in America.
Terry is an internationally recognized leader with expertise in substance use and mental health disorders and their impact on families and nations. For more than 30 years, she has led training teams for prevention and treatment programs in Russia, Eastern Europe, East Africa, and Central America.
Get your copy of Christian Citizenship: Endangered in America from the RLC Store.

Resources from the conversation:

Check out the Peace Communion Set
Moral Monday DC: Calling the Nation to the Table of Democracy and Vision Voting
Braver Angels — Taking a Stand Against Toxic Politics
The Dignity Index — easing divisions, preventing violence, and solving problems

Gather with us:

Monthly Morning Prayer – This Saturday, Aug 1st, 2026
August Book Club with Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers — The Church Cracked Open conversation on the church of tomorrow
3rd Annual Peacemaker Summit — Philadelphia, PA – Oct 2026

See all of our upcoming events.

August 2026 Monthly Morning Prayer: NPA
2026-08-01 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us for a wonderful gathering of Peacemakers for our August Monthly Morning Prayer.
Mark your calendar for the Peacemaker Summit – Oct 2026 – https://redletterchristians.org/event/3rd-annual-peacemaker-summit-philadelphia-pa/

Stop the Execution of Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez in Oklahoma
2026-08-13 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Phoenix)
Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez is scheduled for execution in Oklahoma on August 13, 2026, for the 2003 murder of Olimpia Fisher.

Carlos accepts his guilt and has shown great remorse for his crime. Mr. Cuesta-Rodriguez’s adolescence was very traumatic. It included growing up in an impoverished and polluted environment in Cuba, suffering from physical abuse in the home, being left severely injured and psychologically changed by a bus crash, and being treated with electroshock “therapy.”
Mr. Cuesta-Rodriguez has suffered from many injuries and traumas that have left him impaired and mentally ill in various ways. He is currently in poor health and suffers from dementia. Despite these alignments, he is well-behaved, with group yard privileges. He is over 70 years old and poses no threat while in prison.
Carlos has reconnected with his Catholic faith. He also maintains relationships with friends and family members, sending them his cross-stitch artwork. His priest, friends, and family members all ask that the board grant clemency.

Oklahoma’s aggressive execution schedule marks it as an outlier in its use of the death penalty, while the majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. In the last few years, Oklahoma has been one of only a handful of states that have carried out death sentences, and it continues to do so, targeting the poor, the mentally ill, and people of color.
This particular execution is just one in a series of 25 executions scheduled by Oklahoma in the coming months, despite serious concerns around the state’s lethal injection protocols and drugs.

Stop the Execution of Darrell Hines in Tennessee
2026-08-13 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Phoenix)
Tennessee has scheduled Darrell Hines for execution on August 13, 2026 for the 1986 murder of Katherine Jenkins.
We are concerned that while the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions, Tennessee continues to go against trend by carrying on an aggressive execution schedule. We are asking the governor to stop this execution by issuing a stay, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.
REGISTER FOR THE 8/13 VIRTUAL VIGIL BEGINNING AT 9AM CT

Stop the Execution of Jeremy Williams in Alabama
2026-08-13 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Phoenix)
Jeremy Williams is scheduled for execution in Alabama on August 13, 2026 for the 2021 murder of Kamarie Holland. Please sign the petition below to tell the Governor that the death penalty is wrong.

Additional Information and Action Opportunities Regarding Alabama Executions

Click here for information about Gas Suffocation Executions

Click here for The Pull Back The Curtains Campaign to Demand Full Transparency in Alabama Executions

Sign the Petition here: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/stop-the-execution-of-jeremy-williams-in-alabama

Second Peace Communion Practicum
2026-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4WRxnfIOQV6v6XPfSuHyKQ
We invite you to join us for our second virtual practicum on Tuesday, August 18, @ 12 pm ET, featuring Fares Abraham, Joash Thomas, Lamma Mansour, and Sandra Van Opstal.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4WRxnfIOQV6v6XPfSuHyKQ
This program is made possible through a Vital Worship Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.

RLC August Book Club: "Church Tomorrow?" with Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers
2026-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers is one of the Episcopal Church’s leading thinkers around 21st-century ministry and mission. The author of several books – including The Church Cracked Open, Radical Welcome, and her latest, Church Tomorrow?: What the ‘Nones’ and ‘Dones’ Teach Us About the Future of Faith – she recently wrapped nearly a decade as canon to the Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, with responsibility for guiding the entire denomination’s work on evangelism, racial justice, new ministry development, and environmental stewardship. An honorary canon in the Diocese of New York, she currently serves as Canon in Residence at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church.

3rd Annual Peacemaker Summit
2026-10-22 00:00 - 2026-10-24 23:59 (America/New_York)
Join Us This October
RLC is excited to co-sponsor the 3rd annual Peacemaker Summit in collaboration with RAWtools Philly and The National Peacemaker Association! Join us October 22-October 24 in Philly for the 3rd annual Peacemaker Summit! We will bring together people on the front lines of peacemaking and those working to interrupt violence in our streets and in our world.
Together, we’ll share best practices in peacemaking, hear from incredible musicians, and join in for hands-on demonstrations in forging, welding, and woodturning.
Register here: 3rd annual Peacemaker Summit: Oct 22-24, 2026
