This collection of donation-based gatherings is designed to nurture rest, resistance, and renewal as we enter a new year and political and social climate. Through prayer, poetry, educational workshops, healing circles, and more, this series creates space to thrive, organize, and care for one another. Each gathering invites participants to explore themes like solidarity, joy, self-care, and affinity while equipping them to show up powerfully in the face of systemic oppression.

Offerings:

• January 20: Nevertheless They Gathered: A Sacred Pause on Inauguration Day led by Rev. Kyndall Rothaus, Time: 12pm CT

• January 23: Nevertheless They Learned: The Social Origins of the Idea of Race with Dr. Alicia Reyes-Barriéntez, Time: 7pm CT

• February 13: Nevertheless They Existed: Support for Trans People with Josh Clapp, Time: 12pm CT

• February 27: Nevertheless She Loved: Womanist Practices of Self-Love with Tamara Gurley FOR BLACK WOMEN ONLY, Time: 7pm CT

• March 13: Nevertheless She Survived: How Faith Communities Can Support Survivors of Abuse with Suzanne Holsomback, Time: 10:30am CT

• March 27: Nevertheless They Divested: Confronting Your Inner Bias with Rev. Dr. Courtney Pace, Time: 12pm CT

• April 10: Nevertheless They Married: Support for LGBTQ+ Couples and Families with Rev. Michelle Freeman, Time: 1:30pm CT

• April 24: Nevertheless They Were Brave: Book Club + Discussion (Choose either How We Learn to Be Brave by Bishop Edgar Mariann Budde or Raise Your Voice: Why We Stay Silent and How to Speak Up by Kathy Khang), Time: Noon CT

• May 8: Nevertheless They Resisted: Christians against Christian Nationalism, led by Rev. Dr. Jonathan Davis, 10am CT

• May 22: Nevertheless She Renewed: Taking Time to Rest with Allie Kochert, Time: 1:30pm CT - 2:15pm CT.

• and more to come….

  Events are donation-based and open to all.