Did you know when women around the world are empowered with education and dignified work, they end up supporting entire communities? Communities flourish when women flourish.
Women, you are seen and valued. Your voices are heard and your work deeply matters. 💙 Happy International Women's Day!
Elizabeth has been part of Be the Bridge since the very beginning and is such an important part of our team. She is a teacher at heart and always does an incredible job of educating bridge builders.
Help us wish Elizabeth a happy birthday! 🎉 She is so deserving of celebration!
Class is in session! 🎓 Professor of Theology at Wheaton College, Dr. Vincent Bacote joined Latasha on the Be the Bridge Podcast to talk about:
▪️the role of the Black Church in American Christianity,
▪️the contextualization of theology,
▪️and more!
How will you continue honoring Black history?
"If you can't love the stranger, how amazing is grace really to you?" 🔥
Atlanta bridge builders, join us in a few weeks for our Civil Rights and Biblical Justice Tour!
Grab your ticket today. Space is limited!
bit.ly/btb-tour26
#BeTheBridge #AtlantaGA #CivilRights #Justice
Pastor Stephanie recently spoke with Latasha about what she and her community have been enduring. Find the video of the full conversation on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/x8BtUbKpeEs?si=8q5ZupWMNXCrVGoy
Give to the Mill City Church response efforts here: https://millcitychurch.com/response/
We've curated a worship playlist for anyone who needs to hear from artists that are committed to walking in justice and righteousness.
What songs or artists would you add? 🎶
bit.ly/btb-playlist
Danielle Coke Balfour is right. Now is the time, bridge builders! 💙
We can't thaw ice without exposing it to light. So let's dive into truth.
Listen to The Justice Table discuss immigration from a theological perspective over on the Be the Bridge Podcast! Find it on your podcast app and let us know what stands out to you.
https://loom.ly/KIB7h5E
Tomorrow night, Friday February 20, we will livestream another conversation of The Justice Table! We invite you to pull up a chair and experience a moment to exhale with voices of wisdom, peace, and joy.
Tune in to the Be the Bridge Facebook page or YouTube channel at 6:30pm ET!
May the reminder of our humanity empower us to be true peacemakers.
#BeTheBridge #AshWednesday #Lent #Prayer
If you're in the Atlanta area, you're invited to join us for a Civil Rights & Biblical Justice Tour on Saturday, March 14th!
Space is limited! So don't wait to check out the details and register at bit.ly/btb-tour26
Have questions? Email info@bethebridge.com!
Take heart, bridge builders. God indeed has a resume. So we can press on in hope. 💙
Thank you Dr. Lester for the word you brought on the Be the Bridge Podcast!
#BeTheBridge #BeTheBridgePodcast #LoveBeyondWalls #ZionsCloset #FromDropoutToDoctorate
Today marks the Lunar New Year! Millions of East and South-East Asian people around the world are celebrating the start of the Year of the Horse.
We hope those of you celebrating feel a sense of belonging and gratitude. You are seen and valued!
You can still register for this cohort of BIPOC 1.0 in the Be the Bridge Academy. The live sessions will take place for the next 10 Fridays from 6:00-8:00pm ET.
This time around is free in celebration of Black History Month!
Sign up here: https://loom.ly/QTsn8Io
Headlines shift, but our mission continues. We stand with the vulnerable and commit to the way of justice and righteousness.
Thank you for being a generous community of bridge builders ready to activate your love for your neighbors!
We have room in our BIPOC 1.0 course for you, BIPOC community! It starts this Friday and runs for 10 weeks, providing a space for healing and connection.
[We're offering the course free for this cohort in celebration of Black History Month!]
Sign up and share with a friend: https://loom.ly/QTsn8Io
Canada, we are mourning with you.
We kick off the year on the Be the Bridge Podcast with Dr. Terence Lester! In this episode, you'll hear some of his story and some of his brilliance. You'll be educated, encouraged, and empowered.
Get a copy of his latest book, From Dropout to Doctorate: https://loom.ly/VKUXdW8.
Amen J. S. Park. Amen.
We are hosting our BIPOC 1.0 course starting next Friday! This will be a 10 week cohort on Fridays from 6:00–8:00 PM ET. In celebration of Black History Month, we are offering this course for free!
Sign up and spread the word: https://bethebridge.getlearnworlds.com/course/bipoccourse
Take a look at your outside temperature. Then, if you're in a place to do so, donate that amount to Be the Bridge! It's an easy way to know you are helping bring about resources that foster righteousness and justice, healing and equity in this critical time.
❄️ bethebridge.com/give/ ❄️
🖤 It has been 100 years since Negro History Week was first launched by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History during the second week of February.
🖤 And then 50 years ago, in 1976, the federal government officially recognized Black History Month.
Black History Month is here!
If you didn't get a chance to tune in to The Justice Table livestream, give it a listen! It's a dynamic conversation about racial justice, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., revival, and community support with thoughtful engagement like this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-nAiZ-xOfo
Using Your Voice: For Our Immigrant Neighbors answers the most common questions Christians have about immigration and equips you to engage conversations with biblical clarity, truth, and grace. Your advocacy makes a difference!
https://loom.ly/HWdE8mA
📣 A word from renowned Christian apologist and Founder and CEO of Jude 3 Project, Lisa Fields.
Our friends at We Choose Welcome have shared a way to easily contact your Senators about the ICE funding bill. We are grieved that it passed the House vote already. But we can still make our voices heard!
➡️ Link to take action: https://wechoosewelcome.quorum.us/campaign/153703/
Set your alarm! ⏰ Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00pm ET we will be livestreaming The Justice Table!
You won't want to miss a special opportunity to listen in to the group chat turned podcast episode! We'll see you on our YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
Would you say a word to encourage your heart? Speak boldness over yourself? Would you give yourself permission to grieve or rest or play?
Share in the comments a word or phrase you would give the version of you from a year ago. It just might resonate with someone else.
