As we head into the November elections, we are increasingly aware of multiple threats facing our communities: poverty and economic insecurity are on the rise, impacting 40 percent of the people in this country; widespread low-wages, underemployment and the rising costs of basic needs are compromising our ability to provide for ourselves and our loved ones; climate crisis rages on unabated, fueled by the ongoing investments in polluting industries that poison our communities; police violence, mass incarceration and immigration enforcement bring the military state to our daily lives, while brutal wars continue with near impunity. These threats to our democracy and our daily lives are compelling communities to take action for themselves, through mutual aid, ministry, organizing, cultural production and more, to meet our needs, build community, push back on authoritarianism and establish newfound power for the days ahead.

This is why on October 17, the Kairos Center is bringing together experts on the economy, militarism, the rise of authoritarianism and Project 2025, alongside religious leaders and organizers, to offer a concrete analysis of our current context and how our movements and organizations are responding. Join us as we discuss the challenges and opportunities of this “kairos moment” and how we can build on lessons from the pandemic era to build up powerful movements for the long haul.