Who You Are is True, Who You Are Becoming is Hopeful

Jocelyn Sideco shares her reflections on faith, identity, and justice, drawing inspiration from leaders who have embodied courageous and compassionate faith in public life. She highlights Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde’s outspokenness on social issues, Bayard Rustin’s perseverance as an openly gay civil rights leader, Pauli Murray’s contributions as a trailblazing Black, queer theologian and activist, and Absalom Jones’s journey from slavery to priesthood. Through their stories, she emphasizes how faith calls believers to act with mercy, speak truth to power, and embrace transformation by serving others. She challenges listeners to consider how they, too, can respond to God’s call for justice and love in the world.

This resource is part of the 2025 Virtual Teach-In package. View all of the related keynotes, breakouts, prayers, and discussion guides on the Virtual IFTJ page.

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