Faith Matters Network

04/29/2026

As if there isn't enough for us to grieve, Black women are facing increased violence from the men closest to us. Faith Matters Network is a womanist organization rooted in the belief that our love for one another is our best chance at staying safe. Read our offering of love to our sisters and siblings on our website. Registration for Womanism Around the Table: Folk Tricksters and Sacred Sass tomorrow at 6pm ET/5pm CT/3pm PT is still open.

04/17/2026

We have a new blog post available by Ristina Gooden! "We Laughed Anyway" is an exploration of Black humor, tricksters, and the art of the "gotcha"! In heavy, grief-filled times, we have often laughed anyway. This is how we survive. Read it under the "latest" tab on our website today.

03/31/2026

Today we honor Trans Day of Visibility and the close of Women's History Month, which serve intersecting purposes to lift up our kinfolk who have been historically disempowered. Great transcestor Pauli Murray knows the sacred beauty of survival in a world where access to flourishing is not guaranteed. To all who are gender-marginalized, especially those living across the spectrum of transness, may you find safety to take the space you need to expand into your fullness. Thank you for being our guides.

03/06/2026

We are so grateful to and friends who curated an incredible Black Sacred Lounge experience at last week! In a diverse room, we felt the wisdom of Black women undergirding the care and creativity in every panel. We laughed, sang, planted, inquired, challenged, and embraced. We encountered collective power and inspiration that reflected the Divine in glorious ways. Thank you to all who made the space leap with life.

02/09/2026

Happy Black History Month! This centennial Black History Month and the month of love call us to reflect on how we can best love our people -- including ourselves! Unjust systems and the inequities they cause make care harder to access for many of us. The wisdom of our ancestors and their love has offered us rituals to resist structures that cannot love us. Join us on February 12th at 6pm ET to declare love for one another in a world of hate. Register now at bit.ly/BlackRituals

12/18/2025

It's tradition at FMN to close our doors at the end of the year to make space for reflection, rest, and time with loved ones. We will be offline until the new year! Our office will reopen on Monday, Jan 5th.

May you keep the light alive. Sending our love 🕯️

-FMN Team

12/17/2025

Ending the year with deep gratitude and grounded as we look toward 2026 🎊

Our winter newsletter is out now and there's much to celebrate from our lessons and growth this year. Click the link in bio for a recap of FMN through the seasons!

And consider giving a one-time or monthly gift to help sustain our work 💜

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12/15/2025

Our last blog of the year just dropped featuring a recap of our 2025 programming at FMN. As we reflect on this past year, we find ourselves returning—again and again—to the truth that has guided us from the beginning: healing and justice take root in community 🤎

Looking back at the programs, retreats, conversations, and collaborations that shaped this year, we see a tapestry woven from countless moments of connection and collective wisdom. This blog is a reflection of that journey, and an offering of gratitude and hope as we carry the lessons of this year into the next 🎊

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As we close out another transformative year at Faith Matters Network, we find ourselves returning—again and again—to the truth that has guided us from the beginning: healing and justice take root in community. This year, we witnessed faith leaders, activists, and healers show up with courage, te...