Season 3 · Episode 1
Interfaiths: Walking the Walk: Progressive Faith, Inclusion, and Migrant Justice with Christ Congregational UCC
Interfaiths · Iqbal Akhtar
December 24, 202535m 34s
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Interfaiths podcast, Dr. Iqbal Akhtar sits down with Reverend Candace "Candy" Thomas and Bianca from Christ Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Miami. They discuss what it means to be a "small church doing big things" in today's political climate.
The conversation explores:
- Personal Journeys: Pastor Candy’s path from social work to ordination at age 50, and Bianca’s powerful story of fleeing communist Romania as a child refugee.
- Open and Affirming: The theological imperative for LGBTQ+ inclusion and the church’s active role in PFLAG and Pride events.
- Faith in Action: How the church mobilizes resources for the Florida Immigrant Coalition and SOS in Homestead, including their "15 for 15" charitable grant initiative.
- Moral Courage: The importance of standing up for marginalized communities and living out the "Golden Rule" beyond the pulpit.
Join us for an inspiring conversation on how progressive faith communities are navigating the challenges of modern Miami.