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A New Prayer for the United States of America

Posted on July 15, 2020 by mjknopf

Our God and God of our ancestors, bless and protect the United States of America and secure, strengthen, and advance the ideals and institutions that are its pride and its glory. Guide our leaders and officials to see Your image … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Revolutionaries: Making Religion Meaningful in the 21st Century

Posted on December 3, 2018 by mjknopf

On December 1 and 2, 2018, I participated in an interfaith “pulpit swap” with my dear friend and colleague, Rev. Hollie Woodruff, of Seventh Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Richmond. She preached to my congregation on Saturday, and … Continue reading →

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Witness and Lament: Remarks at Solidarity Tisha B’Av

Posted on July 23, 2018 by mjknopf

Temple Beth-El, Richmond, Virginia, July 22, 2018 כָּל֨וּ בַדְּמָע֤וֹת עֵינַי֙ חֳמַרְמְר֣וּ מֵעַ֔י “My eyes are spent with tears, my heart is in tumult.” These are the words of the biblical book of Lamentations, traditionally believed to have been authored by … Continue reading →

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Remarks from the ‘March on Monument’

Posted on January 15, 2017 by mjknopf

Yesterday, I was honored to stand and speak alongside my friends and righteous faith leaders Rev. Melanie Mullen and Dr. Archana Pathak at the March on Monument, a local march for inclusion and justice organized to support the Women’s March on Washington next week. … Continue reading →

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