Justice

This month on the blog, we’ll be exploring what the movement of Lent might be inviting us to give up, affirm, or resist in our particular context.

For Black History Month, we asked faculty, staff, and students to weigh in on texts by Black authors to inspire our reading and learning throughout the year.

Danielle Castillejo writes about a recent shift on the “trash run” at a local shelter for sexually exploited individuals.

The Seattle School, The Allender Center, and The Impact Movement are convening a gathering in Montgomery to wrestle with the realities of race, trauma, and the Gospel.

Rebekah Vickery writes that the hope and peace of Advent—especially amidst darkness and chaos—is so much more than a once-a-year story.

For The Seattle School’s annual Advent series, Kae Eaton writes about an incarnational posture that affirms the dignity and humanity of all people.

Jennifer Fernandez writes that anger is not just a social or political necessity; it is in line with a long line of prophetic theological thought.

Beau Denton reflects on what the story of Tahlequah the orca might reveal about our collective need for—and terror of—grief that sparks action.

Dr. Craig Detweiler, President of The Seattle School, reviews Spike Lee’s new film, BlacKkKlansman, an urgent and powerful story for our current climate.

Ryan Kuja talks about vocation, sustainability, his education at The Seattle School, and his new book, From the Inside Out.

Dr. Angela Parker responds to those who use the biblical text to justify silencing, subjugating, separating, or killing others.

On the text.soul.culture podcast, Shauna Gauthier talks with artist and community organizer Nikkita Oliver about her formation, her work in Seattle, and the difference between natural and forced resilience.