“We need, perhaps now more than ever, to wrestle with the brutality of Advent.” – @ynpierce.bsky.social www.christiancentury.org/features/adv...

Advent in all its terror

If we remove the difficult facts of history leading up to Jesus’ birth, the story loses its...

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A guiding question that is always appropriate to ask: what impact does this have on the "least of these," the most vulnerable among us?

This is heartbreaking.

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · last yr.

Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ, has died, according to a post on her sister Lakshmi’s Facebook page

A plague a’ both houses!

I'm sorry to hear this news. His "Prophetic Imagination" is still a work I return to again and again. www.walterbrueggemann.com/2025/06/05/i...

Walter Brueggemann: In Memory

Walter Brueggemann passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Tia, his sons, James and John, and their families. To read his online biography, click here.…

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Princeton University scholar Judith Weisenfeld has long studied the role of religion and race in America — but it wasn’t until recently that she discovered their historical and troubling intersection with psychiatry. religionnews.com/2025/05/12/a...

Author Judith Weisenfeld unpacks historic links between religion, race and psychiatry

(RNS) — Psychiatrists in the late 19th century were ‘lending the authority of medicine to pathologize one of the central sources of community and connection and ability to survive,’ she said.

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Thankful to ‪@uscatholic.bsky.social‬ for their review of my new book.

U.S. Catholic magazine@uscatholic.bsky.social · last yr.

In "The Wounds are the Witness," Yolanda Pierce tells the story of how the Black faith tradition has sustained the Black community through the wounds it endured. This is a faith in an ever-present, radically inclusive God. uscatholic.org/articles/202...

Blessed to have been well-loved and well-mothered. #HappyMothersDay

Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

Trump Abruptly Fires Librarian Of Congress Carla Hayden

Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president.

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"This is the peace of the risen Christ, a disarming and humble and preserving peace. It comes from God. God, who loves all of us, without any limits or conditions." Beautiful words to hear from Pope Leo XIV.

Nothing like being at a religious institution during a papal conclave. People have OPINIONS!

Deeply grateful for this excerpt from my new book, accompanied by an incredibly beautiful illustration from Diana Ejaita. @christiancentury.bsky.social

Christian Century@christiancentury.bsky.social · last yr.

“Language is the embodiment of experience, and the language of the Black church taught me to be certain of the justice and goodness of God, in contrast to the injustice and cruelty of humanity.” – @ynpierce.bsky.social www.christiancentury.org/features/bla...

“Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.” #BlessedAssurance

Had a great conversation about my new book "The Wounds are the Witness" with A Matter of Faith Presby Podcast @pcusa.bsky.social. Check it out here: amatteroffaith.buzzsprout.com/1648090/epis...

The Wounds Are the Witness w/ Yolanda Pierce - A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast

Special Guest:Dr. Yolanda Pierce, Dean of Vanderbilt University Divinity School & Author of The Wounds Are the Witness: Black Faith Weaving Memory into Justice and HealingQuestion of the Week:Conv...

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There is a mental fatigue and physical exhaustion to all of this ~ gestures broadly at the dumpster fire of our world ~ that even a good night's sleep cannot help.

It was never *just* an Easter speech. On this #ResurrectionSunday, I'm deeply grateful for the elders who taught me; a childhood pastor who encouraged me; and the fullness of time which matured my faith. Risen, indeed!

The cruelty and chaos of it all is exactly the point.

Thank you @booker.senate.gov

Of course they are coming for the Blacksonian. We knew this would happen, but we also know there are some things you can't destroy.

Delighted to share this interview about my newest book in conversation with Humanities Tennessee/Chapter 16. Find the Healers | Chapter 16: chapter16.org/find-the-hea...

Find the Healers

Almost two years ago, Yolanda Pierce moved to Nashville to become dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School. This was and is intensely good news. In Dr. Pierce, Nashv…

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Sign up for the Presbyterian Outlook's monthly books newsletter Page Turners, and we'll enter you in a drawing for a free book from Yolanda Pierce! Today is your last chance to win “The Wounds are the Witness”! #BookGiveaway @ynpierce.bsky.social buff.ly/ji4gYt9

"The website for Arlington National Cemetery "unpublished" links to lists of notable graves, walking tours and educational material pertaining to Black, Hispanic and women veterans, as well as some Medal of Honor recipients." taskandpurpose.com/news/arlingt...

Arlington Cemetery website drops links for Black, Hispanic, and women veterans

The Arlington National Cemetery website "unpublished" links to material about Black, Hispanic and women veterans.

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It's a cult. SMH...

Thankful to @greg1garrett.bsky.social for this great interview about my new book, The Wounds are the Witness, for @baptistnews.com: baptistnews.com/article/poli...

Politics, faith and mission: A conversation with Yolanda Pierce – Baptist News Global

Yolanda Pierce serves as dean of the Divinity Schoo at Vanderbilt University and is one of America’s vital theologians.

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This is where we are: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

The Words Federal Agencies Are Removing From Their Sites Under Trump (Gift Article)

Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.

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"My father brought me some biscuit that had soot on it from his hands. Never mind, he said, there’s nothing cleaner than ash." #MarilynneRobinson. This #AshWednesday, we remember the beauty of the ashes from which we come, and the reality of the dust to which we shall return.

Please enjoy this great conversation about my new book on the “How to Heal Our Divides” podcast: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/bri...

I am honored to have been the 2023 Martin E. Marty Award winner. It is an honor to be a part of his legacy.

American Academy of Religion@aarweb.bsky.social · last yr.

The AAR regretfully shares that former AAR president Martin E. Marty passed away on February 25, 2025. His contributions to the public understanding of religion are vast and we celebrate them each year with our Marty Award. Read more about his legacy: www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...

From beginning to end, that thing was a complete and utter embarrassment.

Thank you @npr.org. Marvin Sapp's #TinyDeskConcert was desperately needed.