[ In a world that seems increasingly chaotic and broken, many of us feel helpless and afraid. We may question what we can do to make a difference. To build collective courage, in this space we will share examples of how individual members of GEC are practicing the way of Jesus, in private action or in the public arena. How might you find inspiration and hope in the small steps others are taking? ]

"This year I took the opportunity to participate in the Minnesota precinct caucus process. Although not the first time for me it’s actually been about 20 years since I last attended one. What I saw this year was incredible."

"Reporting reveals Minnesota precinct caucuses on February 3, 2026, saw a significant, historic increase in attendance for both DFL and Republican parties across the state, exceeding typical midterm turnout with many first-time attendees. High engagement was driven by local and national issues, resulting in packed, standing-room-only locations. It was encouraging to see this at my own caucus location in Minneapolis. We ran out of chairs."

"The political process is one way that we can put our faith and values into action. I was encouraged to see such participation with my own eyes. Coming soon: voting in primary elections!" --submitted by Joe L.

Tags: politics, Voting, Faith in action