Solidarity With The Vulnerable

January 2025

Dear Allies and Friends,

As the new year unfolds, we are reminded that the work of building a just and inclusive society is both urgent and enduring. At Progressive Interfaith Alliance, we ground ourselves in the belief that love is the foundation of pluralism—a love that welcomes diversity, embraces difference, and stands boldly for justice.

This month, we are proud to launch the Celebrating Diversity: Bringing Our Wholeness social media series. Each day, we will spotlight stories that affirm the beauty and resilience of diverse identities, families, and traditions. This series is a powerful reminder that honoring each other’s wholeness is a spiritual and moral imperative. We invite you to amplify these messages within your communities and use them as a catalyst for dialogue and action.

However, this January also brings a stark reminder of the challenges we face. The inauguration of Donald Trump signals a renewed threat to democratic values and institutions. Already, we have witnessed troubling rhetoric and policies that undermine the principles of equity, inclusivity, and freedom that we hold dear.

This is a critical moment for faith communities and interfaith movements to unite against the forces of authoritarianism. Love calls us to act—not just in defense of our own rights but in solidarity with those most vulnerable to marginalization and oppression.

Here’s how you can join us in this vital work:

• Engage Your Community: Use our Celebrating Diversity series to spark meaningful discussions about the importance of pluralism and the dangers of anti-democratic ideologies
• Advocate for Justice: Contact your representatives to demand accountability and protections for human rights, voting access, and civil liberties
• Show Up for Democracy: Organize or participate in peaceful demonstrations, interfaith vigils, and community forums to resist policies that harm marginalized groups
• Strengthen Our Networks: Join Progressive Interfaith Alliance (Link how to sign up and fb links) in building coalitions across faith traditions to safeguard democracy and uphold the dignity of all people

This is not a time to remain silent. It is a time to act boldly, guided by the conviction that love has the power to transform hearts, communities, and systems. 

Together, let us embody a vision of interfaith solidarity that resists division and builds hope.

In faith and action,
Lisa
Lisa Bailey
Program Coordinator
Progressive Interfaith Alliance