Center for Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation

The Rev. Dr. Lynn Brinkley, chair of the BJC Board of Directors, shared why she’s excited for the new BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation! Learn more about the Center here: BJConline.org.

Baptist Joint Committee Gains Faith and Justice Center, Grows Religious Liberty Work - Word&Way The Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty is acquiring the Center for Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation in a move its leaders say will help them broaden efforts to support a more universal range of religious freedoms in the country.

After much anticipation, we are thrilled to announce BJC’s acquisition of the Center for Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation and the establishment of the BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation! The Center has a proven track record of promoting dialogue and understanding among diverse communities, and together, we will continue to fight for the protection of religious liberty and advocate for policies that promote justice and equality. This acquisition represents a significant step forward for our organization, as we expand our commitment to advancing religious freedom and social justice for all.

Dr. Sabrina E. Dent is joining our team to continue the great work she has already accomplished at the Center. As the Director of BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation, she is bringing the knowledge and expertise that is needed to push this work forward, and we are confident that we can accomplish more together.

Religion News Service broke the news earlier today and you can read their coverage of the acquisition here: https://religionnews.com/2023/03/06/baptist-joint-committee-gains-faith-and-justice-center-grows-religious-liberty-work/

Visit our new website page for the Center to see upcoming events, opportunities to connect with us, and vital resources to share with your church or community: https://bjconline.org/center/

Stay tuned for more updates as we begin this exciting new chapter!

🖥️ UPCOMING WEBINAR!

Tonight at 7pm, join First Baptist Church of Highland Park for the program "Christian Nationalism and You." This public conversation will feature Attorney Sonya Bellafant, Rev. William H. IV Lamar, and Center for Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation president Dr. Sabrina Dent.

There's so much to unpack about this dangerous ideology that impacts our daily lives. Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/tZ6I0JjCDy4?feature=share

Concerned about religious freedom and public schools? Join this webinar today at 12noon ET.

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There's more than one narrative about religious freedom in this country. Check out this message from Dr. Corey D.B. Walker, Dean of Wake Forest Divinity and editor of African Americans and Religious Freedom: New Perspectives for Congregations and Communities.🖤

Thank you, BJC, for promoting the book! Friends, download your free copy.

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FYI...Stay informed about Christian Nationalism.

New Study: 68% of Americans disagree with Christian nationalism beliefs A solid majority of Americans disagree with beliefs associated with Christian nationalism, according to a new survey by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and Brookings.

🚨UPCOMING PROGRAM on ‼️

What exactly is white Christian nationalism? Is white Christian nationalism actually on the rise? How does white Christian nationalism impact people of faith who are also people of color? How do people of color define religious freedom? Questions such as these will guide us in exploring this topic and more in a one-hour virtual kitchen table style conversation between writers of religion and race two leading experts on race, religion, and American politics.

On (Tues) February 7, 2023 at 12:10pm ET, join Columbia Law School's Law Rights and Religion Project for "Black Writers on Race and the Rise of White Christian Nationalism" featuring Center for Faith, Justice, and Reconciliation's Dr. Sabrina Dent,
Columbia University's Dr. Obery Hendricks Jr &
The Center for Gender and Sexuality Law's Candace Bond-Theriault.
https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ja55q4qUTT6IZV9mEzroxw

In doing the work of justice, let's not forget those individuals who are simply trying to get home safely without physical, mental, emotional or spiritual harm being done to them. We are holding Tyre Nichols' family and loved ones in our thoughts along with so many who suffer loss due to police brutality and abuse of power.🕯️🕊️💔

On this , may we continue to recommit our lives to advancing justice in ways that reaffirm the human dignity of every person. Today, we send love to our Jewish siblings who are holding the memories of their loved ones today. 💙✡️🕊