In honor of National Poetry Month, this week’s sermon will be poetry. We’ve once again gathered voices from the latest anthology by Women Writing for (a) Change, (a) river rising, Vol. 7, inspired by the theme Spaces and Places.
The collection is anchored by the poem “Praise the Broken Promise of America” by Alison Luterman and explores ideas of freedom (space), security (place), and everything in between—expressed through the lived experiences of these women and femmes. In a time when language itself can feel contested or constrained, it is more important than ever to listen to—and honor—these voices.
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Founder Bio: Jennifer Wolfe Jennifer Wolfe founded the Jacksonville affiliate of Women Writing for (a) Change® in 2014 and established its nonprofit foundation in 2018. A writer, facilitator, and community leader, she has spent more than 35 years helping individuals and organizations navigate change—and has kept a journal since the age of 10. Trained as a journalist, she holds a master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and is a licensed affiliate owner of Women Writing for (a) Change® and a certified instructor for The Center for Journal Therapy. Through her work, she helps others use writing as a tool for personal growth, creative expression, and self-directed transformation. As executive director, Jennifer has cultivated collaborations with a wide range of community and cultural organizations and supported emerging writers through partnerships with colleges and universities across the country. A social entrepreneur and bluegrass enthusiast, she is also a curator, mentor, and lifelong creative. When she’s not writing or building community, you’ll find her on the trails—watching birds, tending her native garden, and listening for what the world has to say. Learn more on their website.