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As our country sails toward celebrating its 250th anniversary, it’s important to remember the contributions of Richard Allen. Read more from Jaziah Masters in BJC’s winter magazine.
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We’re highlighting more 2025 BJC Fellows!

-Harmeet Kaur Kamboj
-Christine Krieger
-Victor Lee
-Rev. Tom Reid

Learn more about the 2025 BJC Fellows and apply for the 2026 class: bjconline.org/fellows/

Recently, the BJC Board of Directors approved a revised mission statement for BJC: “Rooted in a Baptist commitment to soul liberty, we are building a movement toward a just society that cultivates and expands religious freedom for all.”

What’s the significance? Read more: https://loom.ly/Rkj4lRE

People from all faiths – and of no faith – can find common cause in working together to defend religious liberty for everyone. Rabbi David Segal shares why he found alignment with Baptists, and he now serves as BJC’s policy counsel.

Read more: BJConline.org/a-rabbi-among-baptists/

Right now, this curriculum is being piloted by a few congregations before a wider release. Are you interested in checking out the curriculum? Sign up for future opportunities to test it out in your congregation: secure.everyaction.com/-lXI1ripMEG8...

Designed for youth ages 10-14, this curriculum teaches youth to understand their freedoms and how to advocate for themselves and their neighbors through games, activities, and reflections, promoting the principle of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would do unto yourself.

Valentine's Day has already passed, but spreading love should happen ALL 365 days of the year!

Now, let’s talk about The Neighborhood Love Quest.

Do you want to learn about how we fight to protect religious freedom for ALL people?

Our internship is open to people of all ages. Housing is provided, and you will receive a monthly stipend. Apply at bjconline.org/internships

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.

Lent reminds us of our mortality and our utter dependence on God to sustain us in this life.

As this season begins, may we turn again toward God and recommit ourselves to defending faith freedom for all.

Some senators remain skeptical that ICE activity is happening on or near houses of worship. We need your help to document the truth.

-Share your story with us: loom.ly/WUTV6Gs

-Send us a news link: loom.ly/IyjeqLA

Policymakers need to hear your voice.

How does Christian nationalism undermine the Christian faith? In this re-released interview from 2019, scholar Walter Brueggemann talks with Amanda Tyler about the theological dangers of Christian nationalism.

Listen here: BJConline.org/best-of-dr-walter-brueggemann-on-christian-nationalism

Meet more of our 2025 BJC Fellows!

-Pastor Caleb Cooke, Bowie, MD.
-Rev. Alexis Engelbrecht-Villafane, Claremore, OK.-Rev. Zack Jackson, Hattiesburg, MS.

Learn more and apply to be a 2026 BJC Fellow on our website: https://loom.ly/E7hV95U

BJC’s Rabbi David Segal spoke to @rollingstone.com about how recent immigration enforcement actions are undermining religious freedom. Many faith communities are facing fear and uncertainty as they care for immigrant neighbors.

https://loom.ly/jVMDxFs

This Black History Month, we honor the faith, courage, and leadership of Black Americans whose work has helped shape our nation and expand freedom for all.

Learn more through our African Americans and Religious Freedom resource: bjconline.org/africanamericansreligiousfreedom

BJC calls for ICE accountability – Baptist News Global BJC has joined the call for Congress to pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act “and hold ICE accountable by withholding their funding,”

@bjconthehill.bsky.social (Baptist Joint Committee on Religious Liberty) has joined the call for Congress to pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act “and hold ICE accountable by withholding their funding,” according to an email sent to supporters Jan. 28.
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Christian nationalism is about power and control.

Christianity is about love, humility, and following Jesus.

They are not the same. Confusing them harms our faith, threatens religious liberty, and diminishes our democracy.

Clergy across traditions are coming together to stand up for religious freedom, human dignity, and the rule of law. We need your voice now more than ever.

Join us on January 29! Please register in advance to receive event details and updates. https://loom.ly/Ow4mdno

ICE actions are making it harder for people to live, gather, and worship without fear. Take action and tell Congress to hold ICE accountable and pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act.

Take action using our simple form: https://loom.ly/hIMUbWc

Religious freedom only works when clear boundaries are respected, and when people speak up to defend it.

Add your voice. Submit a public comment today.
bjconline.org/actnow/

Protect religious freedom in just 2 minutes!

The U.S. Department of Labor is considering changes that could pressure people to participate in religious activities to access federally funded job training.
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Introducing the 2025 BJC Fellows!
-Kale Anderson
-Rev. Abigaíl Medina Betancourt
-Rev. Christopher M. Coates
Learn more about these BJC Fellows and apply to be part of the 2026 class at BJConline.org/bjcfellows2025/

BJC statement on immigration enforcement in Minneapolis and nationwide.

Religious freedom isn’t something that exists on paper. It is something that is lived.

Read the full statement on our website: https://loom.ly/iSwsKfo

At @BJConthehill and @CACNationalism, we take those words seriously. That’s why we work every day to protect religious freedom for all, and to oppose Christian nationalism, which threatens our faith, our democracy, and our shared future.

Learn more: bjconline.org

We now have a new office space on Capitol Hill. Read all about it in our latest magazine: bjconline.org/a-tribute-to...

November 2025: BJC staff members and interns stand outside of the VFW building at 200 Maryland Avenue one last time.

2020: After the 2012 renovation, BJC hosts school groups on a regular basis. In this 2020 photo, BJC Director of Education Charles Watson Jr. speaks to students from Kentucky.

2018: Executive Director Amanda Tyler gives a tour of BJC’s offices.

Fall 2012: BJC opens the Center for Religious Liberty on Capitol Hill. In this photo from the opening day, Brent Walker and Holly Hollman show Justice Stephen Breyer a photo of Justice Harry Blackmun when he came to BJC’s office in 1990.

Spring 2012: Walker participates in the demolition of BJC’s office space, preparing for renovation.

2011: Executive Director J. Brent Walker speaks at a BJC Board meeting in the “Ketchum Hall” area of the VFW Building.