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Good news abounds as we work together to unlock the power of the Bible to bring forth justice! On this page you will find organizational updates, biblical reflections, book reviews and other resources for your journey.

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Read-a-thon 2025: Reading for Resistance!

Reading Audaciously

This fall, CLBSJ invites one and all to join in this practice of audacious, intersectional, intertextual readings. CLBSJ will continue...

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The Call of Equinox

Reading Audaciously

Amy L. Dalton

As the Southward Equinox, Peace Day and Sun Day align, we can experience a uniquely powerful call to align our...

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Audacious Readers Roundtable Reportback and Read-a-thon Update

Reading Audaciously

On December 19, a small group of Audacious Readers gathered to share some closing reflections on our experiences reflecting on...

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Reading the Bible with Pharrell Williams

Reading Audaciously

Amy L. Dalton

Over the last few months, its been challenging to say the least to make sense of the divisive and distraction-filled...

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Reading Scripture and Strengthening Resolve with Wendell Berry

Reading Audaciously

Betsy Simpson

In the October 2024 issue of Christian Century I was struck by Wendell Berry’s article entitled “Against Killing Children,” and...

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Columns

Reading Audaciously

For our annual Read-a-thon, CLBSJ will continue our tradition of intentionally reading sacred scripture in solidarity with marginalized perspectives — including those in banned and controversial books, in current events, and in testimonies of resistance, including those present in our own lives. Check out reader reviews below, and click here to sign up to read

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Did You Know?

Get to know the people behind the Center & Library for the Bible and Social Justice.

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Reading the Bible as an Activist

A lectionary series from the Center and Library for the Bible and Social Justice.

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