Ohio Prophetic Voices

The Ohio Prophetic Voices campaign seeks to build a state-wide clergy network committed to moving a powerful prophetic narrative around racial and economic justice in their congregations and the larger public sphere.  As the dominant narrative of individualism, scarcity and fear underpins a public agenda to limit government, increase the amount of private wealth for the few and sow division through racism and exclusion, we must put forth a bold vision grounded in our deepest faith values.  By coordinating our message, linking our congregations in a common program of action and promoting a faith-rooted narrative into the public debate, we can unleash a faith-based movement which calls forth our yearning for community and connectedness, our belief that we have enough for all and a hope that we can build our common life if we do it together. 

Ohio Prophetic Voices is centered around five key principles:

1. We will publicly proclaim the power, love and justice of God.
2. We will enhance the voices of the poor and economically vulnerable.
3. We will speak and act in ways that respect the God-given dignity of every person, even those perpetuating injustice.
4. We will speak, act and organize with courageous, creative love.
5. We will teach, preach and organize to unify people of faith around reducing poverty, while increasing economic and racial justice.