Anna Panzo lives in Philadelphia, and works as a mental health professional in Philadelphia's under-served communities. She writes articles, reflections, and poetry on the side. She worships at Epiphany Fellowship, a diverse gathering of Christians devoted to reaching the margins with a holistic gospel, to the glory of Christ.
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Christians, Want to Take Action on Racial Injustice? Here's How You Can Start
Image by JP Keenan for Sojourners
I want to encourage us to consider the ways we can engage our neighbors beyond an effort to provide a sense of comfort or peace. I believe we are called, in whatever small way we can, to not only accompany them in their grief, but also to acknowledge, validate, and recognize the injustice or atrocities that occur — and to seek to take action to address this within our own sphere of influence.