The effect, influence, and impact of the Black Church simply cannot be overstated in the life, struggle, and history of African Americans. Obviously, we’re not going to cover the breadth of the Black Church in a single or even a series of blog posts.

Charlotte Forten is an amazing example of a woman who faithfully discharged her life-long call to ministry. She did so not behind a pulpit, but in the classroom where she taught and loved her students and their families well. In doing so, she reflected the clear example of our Lord Jesus Christ, who intentionally chose to live and serve among the vulnerable.

There is a chapter in Emotionally Healthy Spirituality entitled “Going Back in Order to Go Forward.” Part of spiritual formation is learning from our personal and collective histories. We also find history in Scripture, and that is intentional. We look at history to lament, to recognize sinful patterns, and hear the warning to cease, but also there is a call to remember the faithful witnesses along the way. So, as we continue Black History Month, we can learn about our present witness from aspects of Black history.

Black History Month grew out of the direct efforts of Carter G. Woodson to form an organization to promote the scientific study of black life and history. Beginning in 1912, Dr. Woodson diligently worked to highlight various aspects of Black History, which led to his establishing Negro History Month in February of 1926.

Since 1990, the United States annually recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month. The following is a small list of resources we recommend as you honor this month.

The theme for 2024’s National Hispanic Heritage Month is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”, and in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked three All Souls Fellowship of descent from four different Hispanic countries their thoughts on the holiday, their heritage, and commemorating their culture in their respective lives.

The theme for 2024’s National Hispanic Heritage Month is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”, and in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked three All Souls Fellowship of descent from three different Hispanic countries their thoughts on the holiday, their heritage, and commemorating their culture in their respective lives.

The theme for 2024’s National Hispanic Heritage Month is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”, and in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked three All Souls Fellowship of descent from three different Hispanic countries their thoughts on the holiday, their heritage, and commemorating their culture in their respective lives.

The theme for 2024’s National Hispanic Heritage Month is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together”, and in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked three All Souls Fellowship of descent from three different Hispanic countries their thoughts on the holiday, their heritage, and commemorating their culture in their respective lives.

May is Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. AANHPI Heritage Month is not about countries in Asia. Rather, it celebrates Americans of Asian descent in the USA. The first Asians to arrive here were Filipinos in 1750 before this land became the United States!

Since 1990, the United States annually recognizes November as Native American Heritage Month.

The following is a small list of resources we recommend as you honor this month.

“What I admire most about the Puerto Rican community is the eagerness to thrive in new places. I find this trait amongst most first generation immigrants in America. The gratitude shared amongst us for all the blessings we have is something I admire and frequently lean on when I'm going through personal struggles.” 

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The reason we begin celebrating on September 15 is because that day marks the anniversary of independence for five Latin American Countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.

Asia is the largest continent and the Pacific is the largest ocean in the world. To only have a month to celebrate every tongue, tribe, people, and nation from these regions is not enough, but hopefully, this calendar of engagement suggestions will help us grow in our knowledge and love for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their contributions to our nation, our communities, and our church.

It was the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor that finally broke open member, Milbrey Heard’s heart in a way that it hasn’t recovered. Read more about her journey to help make All Souls a reconciling community.

Work on any scale, whether it be making lattes or leading large companies, is never simply a means to an end. Whether or not you work for any kind of Christian ministry, work is one of the largest ways you image Jesus to the world. Instead of providing means for never-ending consumption, our work is a way to contribute to God’s vision of flourishing in the world.

Ten years ago, ASF Member Alex Garcia and his family were suddenly in dire need of help. His beloved mother, Margo, suffered a massive stroke, which would require immediate and permanent assistance. He found help for his mom through a refugee, and he shares how he recently got to help “Friends of Refugees.”

It’s one thing to desire a 24-hour period of time to stop, rest, delight, and worship–another thing altogether to make it practical. If we all want it, then why is it so hard?