One America Movement

Faith leaders play a vital role in helping communities navigate crisis and division. That’s why the One America Movement, in partnership with Beyond Conflict and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding, has developed the Trauma-Informed Toolkit for Faith Leaders Facing Crisis and Division. This resource equips faith leaders with trauma-informed strategies to foster resilience and healing in their communities. It includes faith-centered communication techniques, crisis response protocols, and community-building exercises to help leaders navigate difficult conversations with empathy and wisdom. Whether responding to immediate trauma or strengthening long-term well-being, this toolkit offers practical guidance for supporting communities in times of challenge. Download the Trauma-informed Toolkit Today: https://lnkd.in/etym3bXr

“For many people in America today, “evangelical” and “Republican” are like Coke and soda – interchangeable, even if they’re really not.” Tom Breeden, Senior Pastoral Advisor at the One America Movement, explores the risks of treating the words “Evangelical” and “Republican” as interchangeable. Read More on Substack: https://lnkd.in/eswQVhkR

“When I think about building interfaith relations…we need to come together and genuinely open ourselves up to the experience and the story and the needs and the fears of somebody different from us.” Rabbi Rori Picker Neiss and Chandra Whetstine discussed strategies for engaging across differences at the “Celebration of Light” hosted by the Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington. Click to read more: https://lnkd.in/e9a4Jn5Q

“There is an irony that the responses that we developed to keep us safe are also the ones that can keep us from recognizing the humanity in those around us.” Rabbi Fred Reeves and Shaykh Ibad Wali modeled what happens when we step beyond our comfort zones and build real relationships across lines of difference at Hebrew Union College, sharing the challenges and rewards of dialogue across divides. Read more on Substack: https://lnkd.in/e7AgyKNK

"I'm embracing the challenge of showing up to this work because I believe my country’s liberation from toxic divides is bound up with my own. Let's work together." Reverend Denise McKinney reflects on the challenge of showing up in divisive moments Read more below

“It just feels like there’s layer upon layer of ways in which we’re really struggling to talk to each other and be in community. But we don’t have to start with, ‘You’re evil; I’m done.’ It feels like there’s maybe a little more hope that we’re not going to tear apart…We’re building the tools to try to stick together through it all.” (Morgan Tobey - 5th year rabbinical student) Clergy students from Reform and Conservative Jewish seminaries took part in a winter intensive to address toxic polarization facilitated by Rabbi Fred Reeves, Director of Jewish Programs for the One America Movement. The program utilizes Jewish texts and scholarship to give students practical ideas and skills to approach toxic polarization and engage productively across divides. Read more below!

Check out our latest Substack article, featuring a powerful story from one of our Danville, VA hub participants! Don’t miss it-read now!

"Being involved with One America is a journey of community where no community is excluded; we all need to be together to move forward." Our non-profit is not the answer. The 106 million Americans who belong to religious communities are. We’re here to https://lnkd.in/ehVMBiPa

As we approach the end of the year, we reflect on the challenges we’ve faced - and the opportunities to create something better - together. "I’m really lucky to be in this community with other people who also want to be led by their faith." bit.ly/JoinUs_OneAmerica

As we celebrate the holidays, let’s make sure everyone has a seat at the table, no matter their beliefs. Across all faith traditions, this time calls us to reflect on inclusion and hope. Together, let's create spaces of belonging where everyone is welcome. bit.ly/JoinUs_OneAmerica