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Rev. Randy Lewis @RevRandyLewis

Minister and writer who examines the questions that shape how we live together — justice, meaning, resilience, and what we owe one another.

Joined April 2015
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May we hold fast to peace, letting chaos, drama, and vanity pass us by, while we nurture kindness and purpose in each quiet moment. #ChoosePeace #RiseAboveChaos #LiveAuthentically #FaithOverVanity
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Grace isn’t owed; it’s a gift we receive when we let go of entitlement and extend mercy to others. ift.tt/w8USe5f #Grace #Forgiveness #ChooseCompassion #LetGo
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DHS's 'reverse migration' is landing in churches south of the border. Ethan Meyers reports on how faith groups are improvising to receive U.S. deportees. #Migration #FaithInAction ift.tt/mLvPoaF

As Migration Flows Reverse, Faith Groups Confront the Fallout of U.S. Policy

More than ever, the DHS vision of "reverse migration" is a reality. Faith groups south of the border told Sojourners how they're changing to meet new needs.

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Some clergy frame witness as embodied protection of the vulnerable—not just statements. A thoughtful lens on risk, conscience, and solidarity. #PublicTheology #MoralCourage ift.tt/J0F5yCZ

Why Christian clergy see risk as part of their moral calling

(The Conversation) — Clergy sometimes place themselves in harm’s way for moral and religious reasons. A scholar of religious ethics explains when – and why.

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Kenji Kuramitsu invites U.S. Christians to set aside national exceptionalism and rediscover gospel humility. A timely word as the nation marks its 250th. #PublicTheology #Christianity ift.tt/SYvO1wl

Good News for U.S. Christians: We Aren’t Special

It’s liberating to let go of hubris.

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When we talk about refugees and displacement, we need shared facts—not slogans. UNHCR’s latest global snapshot helps ground moral urgency in real numbers and real lives. #Refugees #HumanDignity #Humanitarian ift.tt/5K4PbQc
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New survey data helps parse religion, democracy, and coercion—without panic or triumphalism. #Democracy #Data ift.tt/FjpxOqB

How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life

A growing share of U.S. adults say religion is gaining influence, but most still want churches to stay out of politics, a 2026 survey finds.

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In exhausting days, community becomes a spiritual practice—and a reminder of what we refuse to compromise on. A grounding UU word for the road. #UnitarianUniversalism #Community #Dignity ift.tt/AN1HCXM

Message from the President: Our Love Sets Us Free

“We need one another in these days.”

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How structural decisions about maps and money quietly reshape who counts. A sharp warning about the fragility of democratic guardrails. #Democracy #VotingRights #Justice ift.tt/uJAzOXU

The Supreme Court broke democracy by saying the quiet part out loud

SCOTUS has lost its sense of when to shut up.

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If people don’t believe institutions are working, democracy becomes fragile fast. This draws on Kettering–Gallup data and asks what renewal could look like. #Democracy #CivicTrust #Community ift.tt/a1JypYT

America's Democracy Is in Decline

According to the first report from the Democracy for All Project, over half of the people surveyed think that American democracy is performing poorly. New research by Freedom House suggests that this...

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A wide-angle map of where human suffering may be overlooked in 2026—helpful for prayer, advocacy, and informed solidarity. #Humanitarian #HumanRights #Solidarity ift.tt/ZVWEXkL

Ten humanitarian crises that demand your attention now

Given aid cuts, often scant media attention, and lack of political will, many of those affected by these crises receive little to no assistance.

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Democracy is a daily practice of covenant and belonging, not just an election result. A grounded UU call to build shared power with dignity. #UU #Democracy #Belonging ift.tt/GIyVnzh

Democracy Organizing | Side with Love

Side With Love and UU the Vote help congregations organize for voting rights, voter protection, multiracial democracy, and year-round civic action.

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Some harms don’t just wound bodies—they fracture conscience. This piece names “moral injury” as a civic problem and asks what moral repair could look like. #MoralInjury #Democracy #Repair ift.tt/SwlkU5T

America’s Moral Injury Pandemic

A psychologist warns that moral injury, when people witness or participate in acts that betray their deepest moral beliefs, is on the rise.

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Our lives find true meaning when we nurture the relationships that bind us, reminding us that existence alone is empty without love. ift.tt/tAZRoxW #LifeConnections #PurposefulLiving #RelationshipMatters #MeaningfulExistence
Your legacy shines not in what you own, but in the love you give. Let each act today plant hope that grows beyond your years. ift.tt/UFRTzM0 #LegacyImpact #ServeOthers #PurposeDriven #CommunityValue
Even when we face attempts to erase our truth, the essence of who we are remains unshakable. Stand firm in your identity and let your light shine brighter than ever. ift.tt/Ueb3JCR #JusticeForAll #LGBTQRights #FreedomToBe
Let us choose attentive love that speaks louder than power. ift.tt/q8fM0e3 #PowerAndResponsibility #SilentInjustice #CompassionInAction #SpeakUpNow
Truth stands alone—no spin, no edit. Let it shape your words today, and watch honesty become the light that guides every step. ift.tt/SlN05sg #TruthMatters #NoSpin #AuthenticLiving #SpeakTruth
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Your heart knows its own truth; when you live openly, it guides you to love without fear. Let that honest beat inspire courage today. #SocialFreedom #HeartAwakening #LiveOpen #FaithfulLiving
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Marriage is a journey, shaped by love and understanding rather than rigid traditions. Let's embrace the evolving nature of commitment with open hearts and minds. ift.tt/UnhxA8z #TraditionalMarriage #ModernRelationships #LoveAndCommitment
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