Messages of Hope

About the Book

Now more than ever, we need messages of hope to unite us. This book delivers weekly messages of hope about peace and justice for all through love letters preached to a racially, economically, and culturally diverse congregation amid the historic nomination of Kamala Harris as the first woman of color to be nominated as the U.S. Presidential Candidate and the election of Donald Trump in his second term as the U.S. President. This book’s uniqueness seeks to reclaim hope in the wake of catastrophic environmental disasters, harsh immigration tactics, the Trump Administration’s attack on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), an uncertain economy, DOGE’s massive firings of federal employees, and heartbreaking global unrest. Yet, even in times of despair, this book calls upon all people of faith to remain hopeful that peace and justice is possible for everyone, everywhere. In a world filled with despair, consider reading this book to fill your heart and mind with hope.

About the Author

The Rev. Dr. Sheila Harvey is the Senior Pastor at Union Congregational United Church of Christ in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is also a newly elected Board Member of the United Church of Christ. Dr. Sheila has spoken at the World Council of Churches, the United Nations, and national, state, and local gatherings discussing her book, Messages of Hope: Preaching Peace and Justice for All.