Georgetown University Center on Faith + Justice

How can people of faith help defend democracy in 2026?

Join us on January 6, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 pm for the 5th Annual Interfaith event, Faith in Democracy: Facing the Challenges of 2026.

Moderated by Chris Crawford of Interfaith America, the conversation features CFJ's Founding Director Jim Wallis, senior fellow at Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, and Sharon Brous, senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a Jewish community based in Los Angeles.

Together, we’ll examine the urgent challenges facing U.S. democracy and how people of faith can work together to strengthen it.

Register here: https://franciscanactionnetwork.salsalabs.org/democracy2026/index.html

No Amazon for Advent For many businesses, it’s almost the most wonderful time of year — the Christmas shopping season.

Instead of enriching the world’s wealthiest, we choose to strengthen the people and places that make our communities whole.

Advent is a season for reflection, generosity, and hope.
Yet it has become a time defined by consumption and profit.
This year, we are choosing differently.

Join the movement! Learn more and sign the pledge by visiting noamazonforadvent.com/

We are excited to announce that after the success of the first CFJ Lunch Conversation, we are making it a series! So, come join us on Tuesday, November 4th or December 2nd, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the Center on Faith and Justice for lunch and discussion.

Lunch will be provided, and all are welcome. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/AsswQWfIQdWbuzLoM4Ag62RCRMQte6jRTWdSREMXVDrEORPt2nCi~An737aagtM9uLxvWn0SrLCAZ9sOVatffFE-Kf6Mp0DuXhANGGAvfA7wZaQ

We are living through difficult and uncertain times. This series offers a chance to pause, reflect, and connect in community. People of all faiths—and no faith—are invited into a facilitated conversation on the moral questions of our time. Together, we will explore how our values and moral compasses can help us process current events, advocate for justice, and sustain both ourselves and one another. This is a space to share perspectives, ask questions, and strengthen community as we face challenges with resilience, courage, and integrity.

For dietary needs or accessibility questions, please email [email protected]

This is an IN-PERSON event open exclusively to students

Join us for a new Higher Calling conversation with the Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock as he reflects on America’s spiritual crisis—and how rebuilding trust and community can renew the American spirit.

This is an IN-PERSON event open to the public. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/T8HR2koTQQOu0DNlydIYqQ

Join us on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the Center on Faith and Justice for our inaugural lunch conversation. Lunch will be provided, and all are welcome. Register here: https://events.zoom.us/e/view/isRS7mijSo-Sfd8o_bLwcQ

We are living through difficult and uncertain times. This gathering offers a chance to pause, reflect, and connect in community. People of all faiths—and no faith—are invited into a facilitated conversation on the moral questions of our time. Together, we will explore how our values and moral compasses can help us process current events, advocate for justice, and sustain both ourselves and one another. This is a space to share perspectives, ask questions, and strengthen community as we face challenges with resilience, courage, and integrity.

For dietary needs or accessibility questions, please email [email protected]

This is an IN-PERSON event open exclusively to students

The government shutdown is a symptom of a deeper crisis. Political violence is escalating, and threats against our democracy are growing. Over 100 faith leaders signed onto a statement calling on political leaders to reject violence, defend free speech, and stop the targeting of faith-based and nonprofit organizations.

Read the full statement and list of signatories here: https://faithleadersforfreedom.my.canva.site/

Last week, the Center on Faith and Justice, together with the Office of Mission and Ministry, hosted our inaugural Interfaith Prayer and Policy Breakfast.

This gathering brought our community together for prayer, reflection, and dialogue. We hope it will grow into a lasting tradition that continues to strengthen our shared work.

We are especially grateful to our keynote Melissa Rogers, for her inspiring remarks and to all of our speakers who offered wisdom and prayer. Thank you to everyone who joined us in conversation and prayer.

We’re excited to share that The False White Gospel by our Faculty Director, Jim Wallis, is now available in paperback. In this powerful book, Jim calls us to confront the distortions of Christianity that have fueled division and instead embrace a faith rooted in truth, justice, and love.

Get your copy today by visiting: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/false-white-gospel-9781250291899/

The fight for justice requires more than activism alone. It also takes soulwork that grounds and sustains us for the long haul. Wes Granberg-Michaelson’s new book, The Soulwork of Justice explores how the inward journey of the spirit is essential to the outward work of justice.

Celebrate the book launch on September 24 at The Festival Center. RSVP here: https://festivalcenter.org/event/the-soulwork-of-justice-book-launch/