In order to grasp this great truth, the first thing we need to do is to get off our human high horse. We aren’t all that, especially when you compare us to the world of trees.

The task at hand for young people of faith is to draw from our traditions to steward this change—this social transformation—towards the redemptive possibilities of loving exceedingly, seeking justice, practicing hospitality, and giving generously. In doing so, we might reimagine and create anew the means through which our communities join together across differences.

Earlier this week, 13 speakers and creatives gathering virtually to enflesh the meaning of grief and hopeful longing and homegoing during Enfleshing Witness 2022. This is a collection of some of our favorite quotes.