04/10/2026
Spring is a relentless theologian.
No matter how brutal the winter or how dead the ground appears, little green shoots begin to push through. For many of our congregations, we have just endured a long, hard winter—a season of occupation, rising to meet the growing needs of neighbors, and sheer exhaustion. But Easter is not merely a historical date; it is a living promise. And this year, that promise is showing up in the streets.
In the liturgical calendar, Palm Sunday is the gateway to resurrection. It is the day we wave branches and shout “Hosanna,” knowing the cross looms. But this year, the church looked a little different. On Palm Sunday, an estimated 10,000 people in the Twin Cities and another 10,000 across the country did not stay inside their sanctuaries. They marched in the streets. They raised their voices not to build a kingdom of temporal power, but to resist authoritarianism and Christian Nationalism—the false gospel that conflates flag with faith...
Continue reading this week's post by Executive Director Mary Frances on the FaithX blog. Link in comments.
