The Fierce Urgency of Now!

NYC + ONLINE
APRIL 4-6, 2025

No matter who wins the Presidential election on November; no matter which political party has the most power, we—good people of moral courage and fierce love—must save ourselves.

The time to act is NOW!

On April 4-6, 2025 in New York City and in online, Middle Church and Freedom Rising partner to offer The Fierce Urgency of Now.  We’ll convene preachers and poets, activists and artists, writers and all those wrestling with unjust systems of oppression with one question in mind: Where do we go from here, together?

FEATURING SPEAKERS

  • Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D.

    Public Theologian, Womanist, Author and Senior Minister at Middle Collegiate Church

  • Robert P. Jones

    President and Founder of Public Religion Research Institute

  • Rev. Dr. Otis Moss lll

    Preacher, Poet, Activist, Author and Filmmaker

  • Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Ph.D.

    Theologian, Author, and Professor of Theology

  • Miguel De La Torre, Ph. D.

    Professor of Social Ethics and Latinx Studies

  • Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D.

    Womanist, Author, Bible Scholar and Priest

  • David Gushee, Ph.D.

    Ethicist/Pastor

  • Rev. Mark Thompson

    Political, Civil Rights and Human Rights Activist and Organizer

And More!

And More!

What to Expect

Plenaries

Engage in thought-provoking discussions with leading voices in politics and theology.

Panels

Dive into dynamic and faithful conversations featuring influential voices.

Art & Spirituality

Immerse yourself in vibrant art and fellowship, connecting with people from all over the world.

Questions?

As the event approaches, we'll share more details about the schedule.

In the meantime, feel free to reach out—someone from our team will get back to you shortly!

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WE DESERVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS THAT NURTURE ABUNDANCE AND THRIVING. IF WE JOIN TOGETHER, WE WILL WIN THEM.

-Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis