What if Jesus really meant what he said?
The Freedom Church of the Poor is a spiritual and political home for movement leaders. We believe in the fundamental dignity and value of all life and in a world of justice and abundance where all can thrive. We gather as a community of faith to support and care for each other. We commit to […]
On Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 11 AM ET, clergy, faith leaders, and people of conscience will gather at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church (301 A Street SE, Washington, D.C.) for a National Call for Repentance & Truth-Telling. In the spirit of the prophets, we will stand together in prayer, lament, and moral resistance—calling on our nation to turn away from injustice, apathy, […]
Brad Sigmon, 63, is scheduled for execution in South Carolina on March 7, 2025 for the murders of David Larke and Gladys Larke. The following comes from our allies at South Carolinians for Alteratives to the Death Penalty. Brad Sigmon’s case highlights the troubling flaws in the justice system’s treatment of people who’ve experienced childhood trauma […]
SOME GOOD NEWS! In Texas, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has stayed this Thursday’s scheduled execution of David Wood “until further order of this court.” This is a solid stay and Thursday’s execution is definitely OFF for the time being, and hopefully forever!
**Two long-time RLC friends are hosting this event, Richard Rohr and Brian McLaren** Richard Rohr and Brian McLaren host a 90-minute live online gathering on March 14, 10:00 – 11:30 am PT Cost: $95, $30, $10, $5 Register Now About This Event Many of us feel growing anger about politics, economic opportunities, persistent racism, our […]
The Alternative Seminary, a partner of Red Letter Christians, invites you to an online gathering: “The Cross of Christ: Justification for Redemptive Violence or a Call to Gospel Nonviolence.” As we witness the growing power and influence of a militant white Christian nationalism in the United States, followers of Jesus must assert more urgently than […]
Jessie Hoffman was convicted in Louisiana for the 1996 killing of Mary “Molly” Elliot. He is scheduled to be executed via nitrogen gas suffocation on March 18, 2025. Call Governor Landry at 225-342-0991 with the following message: “Hi. My name is . I am calling to ask that Gov. Landry grants clemency to Jessie Hoffman, […]
Aaron Gunches is scheduled for execution in Arizona on March 19, 2025 for the 2002 murder of Ted Price. Call Governor Hobbs at 602-542-4331 with the following message: “Hi. My name is . I am calling to ask that Gov. Hobbs not move forward with Arizona’s plan to resume executions on March 19, 2025 with […]
Oklahoma has scheduled Wendell Grissom’s execution for March 20, 2025 for the 2005 murder of Amber Matthews. He was denied clemency by the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board on February 5, 2025. Call Governor Stitt at 405-521-2342 with the following message: ‘Hi. My name is . I am calling to ask that Gov. Stitt stops […]
Florida has scheduled Edward James’s execution for March 20, 2025 for the 1993 murders of Betty Dick and Toni Neuner. Call Governor DeSantis at 850-717-9243 with the following message: ‘Hi. My name is . I am calling to ask that Gov. DeSantis stops the execution of Edward James on March 20, 2025. We can be safe from […]
We’re delighted to have Stanley Hauerwas as our March Book Club guest. He’ll be in conversation with Shane Claiborne to discuss his book Jesus Changes Everything: A New World Made Possible. Stanley Hauerwas, a theologian and Christian ethicist, is professor emeritus of theological ethics and of law at Duke University. He is the author or […]
Christ in the Rubble: A Lenten Conversation Featuring Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac With Guest Respondent Professor Noura Erakat Moderated by Lisa Sharon Harper and Shane Claiborne March 31, 2025, 7pm ET Location: Arch Street Meeting House West Room 320 Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19106 Join us for this very special live in-person conversation with Theologian […]