Freedom Church of the Poor

The Freedom Church of the Poor is a spiritual and political home for movement leaders. We believe in the fundamental dignity and value of all life and in a world of justice and abundance where all can thrive. We gather as a community of faith to support and care for each other. We commit to realizing the abundant world that God promises by identifying, developing, and uniting leaders who will build a movement to end poverty led by the poor. In this community and through our commitment to this struggle we also seek to re-discover and share a vision and a practice of religion that is rooted in truth, justice, and love.

Freedom Church of the Poor gathers online every Sunday at 6pm ET | 5pm CT | 3pm PT via zoom and other social media platforms. Sign up to join Freedom Church of the Poor and get newly released resources for our current series, Black August 2024. 

Get The New Black August Study Guide! bit.ly/BlackAugustStudyGuide

Also join us for our weekly Wednesday Bible study. For this month it will be facilitated by Black Christians for Palestine (August 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th) from 6:00- 7:00 PM ET.

About Black August with Freedom Church of the Poor:

Join the The Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice, The Highlander Research & Education Center, and Black Christians for Palestine this Black August Season with Freedom Church of the Poor as we come together to confront the pervasive state violence affecting our communities. From the ongoing violence, death, and genocide in Palestine, to the criminalization of our homeless siblings, to the growing political influence of white Christian nationalist ideology, and the increased repression of our movements for justice, we face many challenges. In these times of crisis, it is crucial to cultivate clarity of mind, body, and spirit, drawing strength from our ancestors who have given us powerful tools to sustain ourselves during periods of struggle. This Black August, we honor the moral and political leaders and patron saints of the movement, like Bernice Johnson Reagon and Paul Robeson, who taught us how to unite and organize in challenging times. Together, let’s lift up their legacy and build a stronger, more committed community.