Southern Lights Conference
@southernlightsconf.bsky.social
Join us on January 23-25, 2026 for this year's Southern Lights Conference!
Learn more about the conference & register here: https://southernlightsconference.com/
Learn more about the conference & register here: https://southernlightsconference.com/
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Announcing our 2026 Southern Lights Conference, "Wisdom from the Edge, When the Center Cannot Hold." Join us this January 2026, as we join in community to gain valuable insight from this year's incredible speakers. Register today at southernlightsconference.com!
“You ever notice how the inner voice that says we’re powerless, and that this will never work, is louder when you feel alone? Loneliness and isolation amplify despair, but community, partnership, and action, are the anecdotes. Hope is a group project.” - @jemartisby.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 7:44 PM
“You ever notice how the inner voice that says we’re powerless, and that this will never work, is louder when you feel alone? Loneliness and isolation amplify despair, but community, partnership, and action, are the anecdotes. Hope is a group project.” - @jemartisby.bsky.social
"There is a place and role for every single one of us in this moment – our gifts, resources, spheres of influence, geographies, and roles are different. Our actions will be different, but each of us is necessary. Each of us is needed. In fact, we need each other." - Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey
January 24, 2026 at 7:38 PM
"There is a place and role for every single one of us in this moment – our gifts, resources, spheres of influence, geographies, and roles are different. Our actions will be different, but each of us is necessary. Each of us is needed. In fact, we need each other." - Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey
What might happen in the world if, in unison, our breaths begin to even and slow? Would the pulsing of our hearts begin to sync, the way heart cells in petri dishes will come to keep time with each other? - Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
January 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM
What might happen in the world if, in unison, our breaths begin to even and slow? Would the pulsing of our hearts begin to sync, the way heart cells in petri dishes will come to keep time with each other? - Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
“If we want to do the often taxing and disorienting and deeply disappointing work of trying to heal and mend the world, we need opportunities to turn inward, breathe deeply, and then return to the work.” - Rabbi Or Rose
January 24, 2026 at 1:49 AM
“If we want to do the often taxing and disorienting and deeply disappointing work of trying to heal and mend the world, we need opportunities to turn inward, breathe deeply, and then return to the work.” - Rabbi Or Rose
“Every empire that has ever been created has fallen. Every liar who has ever held power and done damage eventually falls.
We read about these cycles in history class, but we never thought they’d happen to us. Welcome to reality. I’m waking up.”
- @briandmclaren.bsky.social
We read about these cycles in history class, but we never thought they’d happen to us. Welcome to reality. I’m waking up.”
- @briandmclaren.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 1:48 AM
“Every empire that has ever been created has fallen. Every liar who has ever held power and done damage eventually falls.
We read about these cycles in history class, but we never thought they’d happen to us. Welcome to reality. I’m waking up.”
- @briandmclaren.bsky.social
We read about these cycles in history class, but we never thought they’d happen to us. Welcome to reality. I’m waking up.”
- @briandmclaren.bsky.social
"You don’t have to believe that the empire’s story is the only story. I’ve been trying this year to reclaim justice because the story the calendar tells is one of a God that refuses for [our community’s] table to be hacked to pieces by yet another empire." - @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 8:37 PM
"You don’t have to believe that the empire’s story is the only story. I’ve been trying this year to reclaim justice because the story the calendar tells is one of a God that refuses for [our community’s] table to be hacked to pieces by yet another empire." - @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
Our Welcome Session begins in 30 minutes! See you at 2pm!
January 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Our Welcome Session begins in 30 minutes! See you at 2pm!
We are so grateful that these amazing speakers are joining us for the 2026 Southern Lights Conference. Throughout the weekend, we'll be hearing wisdom from each and every one of them – and we couldn't be more excited!
@jemartisby.bsky.social @briandmclaren.bsky.social @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@jemartisby.bsky.social @briandmclaren.bsky.social @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 1:53 PM
We are so grateful that these amazing speakers are joining us for the 2026 Southern Lights Conference. Throughout the weekend, we'll be hearing wisdom from each and every one of them – and we couldn't be more excited!
@jemartisby.bsky.social @briandmclaren.bsky.social @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
@jemartisby.bsky.social @briandmclaren.bsky.social @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social
We're counting down the days until we hear from @briandmclaren.bsky.social at the 2026 Southern Lights Conference! We can’t wait to gather, reflect & learn together!
You can STILL register for a virtual spot at the 2026 Conference. Visit www.southernlightsconference.com to secure your spot.
You can STILL register for a virtual spot at the 2026 Conference. Visit www.southernlightsconference.com to secure your spot.
January 20, 2026 at 8:03 PM
We're counting down the days until we hear from @briandmclaren.bsky.social at the 2026 Southern Lights Conference! We can’t wait to gather, reflect & learn together!
You can STILL register for a virtual spot at the 2026 Conference. Visit www.southernlightsconference.com to secure your spot.
You can STILL register for a virtual spot at the 2026 Conference. Visit www.southernlightsconference.com to secure your spot.
It’s the final countdown!!! In just seven days, we will be gathering for a weekend of shared knowledge, community-building, and fellowship. We are so excited to see everyone!
January 16, 2026 at 7:59 PM
It’s the final countdown!!! In just seven days, we will be gathering for a weekend of shared knowledge, community-building, and fellowship. We are so excited to see everyone!
In less than two weeks, we'll be hearing from @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social at the 2026 Southern Lights Conference! Get ready for inspiration grounded in hope, courage & vision for what comes next.
Visit www.southernlightsconference.com to get your spot (virtual or in-person) at our 2026 Conference!
Visit www.southernlightsconference.com to get your spot (virtual or in-person) at our 2026 Conference!
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
In less than two weeks, we'll be hearing from @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social at the 2026 Southern Lights Conference! Get ready for inspiration grounded in hope, courage & vision for what comes next.
Visit www.southernlightsconference.com to get your spot (virtual or in-person) at our 2026 Conference!
Visit www.southernlightsconference.com to get your spot (virtual or in-person) at our 2026 Conference!
Just two weeks until we meet in the beautiful St. Simons for our 2026 Southern Lights Conference! We are so excited to see everyone!
Check out southernlightsconference.com for any last-minute registrations, housing and meal vouchers information, and other Frequently Asked Questions.
Check out southernlightsconference.com for any last-minute registrations, housing and meal vouchers information, and other Frequently Asked Questions.
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Just two weeks until we meet in the beautiful St. Simons for our 2026 Southern Lights Conference! We are so excited to see everyone!
Check out southernlightsconference.com for any last-minute registrations, housing and meal vouchers information, and other Frequently Asked Questions.
Check out southernlightsconference.com for any last-minute registrations, housing and meal vouchers information, and other Frequently Asked Questions.
Rosemary Wahtola Trommer’s poetry will take your breath away with its beauty. We are so thrilled that she will be joining us for this year’s conference and even more excited to hear her poetry live!
January 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Rosemary Wahtola Trommer’s poetry will take your breath away with its beauty. We are so thrilled that she will be joining us for this year’s conference and even more excited to hear her poetry live!
Southern Lights wishes you a happy and healthy New Year! Here's to fostering curiosity, finding the compassion in the everyday, and building a better faith future for ALL people ✨
January 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Southern Lights wishes you a happy and healthy New Year! Here's to fostering curiosity, finding the compassion in the everyday, and building a better faith future for ALL people ✨
Enjoy all the wisdom and insights of Southern Lights from the comfort of your home! Virtual registration for the 2026 Conference is still open! Did you know virtual registrants gain access to ALL the speaker & music sessions AND get to ask speaker questions along with the rest of the group?
December 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Enjoy all the wisdom and insights of Southern Lights from the comfort of your home! Virtual registration for the 2026 Conference is still open! Did you know virtual registrants gain access to ALL the speaker & music sessions AND get to ask speaker questions along with the rest of the group?
We wish you a very Merry Christmas to you and yours from the whole Southern Lights Team! We hope your day is filled with community and love ❤️
#merrychristmas #progressivechristianity
#merrychristmas #progressivechristianity
December 26, 2025 at 5:19 AM
We wish you a very Merry Christmas to you and yours from the whole Southern Lights Team! We hope your day is filled with community and love ❤️
#merrychristmas #progressivechristianity
#merrychristmas #progressivechristianity
Give the gift of Southern Lights this holiday! This holiday season, we’ve decreased our gift card prices to make it even easier to give this fantastic weekend of community and fellowship to your loved ones!
Available for both virtual and in-person tickets!
southernlightsconference.com/giftcards
Available for both virtual and in-person tickets!
southernlightsconference.com/giftcards
December 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Give the gift of Southern Lights this holiday! This holiday season, we’ve decreased our gift card prices to make it even easier to give this fantastic weekend of community and fellowship to your loved ones!
Available for both virtual and in-person tickets!
southernlightsconference.com/giftcards
Available for both virtual and in-person tickets!
southernlightsconference.com/giftcards
We are so excited to see what else Jen Harvey has to say at our 2026 Conference! Don’t miss the chance to see her, and our other awesome speakers, this January 23-25.
Grab your virtual or in-person tickets today at southernlightsconference.com.
Grab your virtual or in-person tickets today at southernlightsconference.com.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We are so excited to see what else Jen Harvey has to say at our 2026 Conference! Don’t miss the chance to see her, and our other awesome speakers, this January 23-25.
Grab your virtual or in-person tickets today at southernlightsconference.com.
Grab your virtual or in-person tickets today at southernlightsconference.com.
What he said! Hope to see you there :)
Hi, friends - I wanted to be sure you know about Southern Lights, January 23-25, 2026, on the beautiful Georgia coast. It's an amazing time of fellowship, amazing speakers, and gifted artists (this year, a world-class poet and musicians). Links here:
brianmclaren.net/are-you-carr...
brianmclaren.net/are-you-carr...
Are you carrying some mixture of grief, anger, and fear and not sure what to do with it? - Brian McLaren
brianmclaren.net
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What he said! Hope to see you there :)
@jemartisby.bsky.social is an amazing voice in the areas of racial justice, U.S. history & Christianity. We are so lucky that he is joining us for the 2026 Southern Lights Conference this January!
Register today to secure your spot at the 2026 Conference! Sign up here: southernlightsconference.com
Register today to secure your spot at the 2026 Conference! Sign up here: southernlightsconference.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@jemartisby.bsky.social is an amazing voice in the areas of racial justice, U.S. history & Christianity. We are so lucky that he is joining us for the 2026 Southern Lights Conference this January!
Register today to secure your spot at the 2026 Conference! Sign up here: southernlightsconference.com
Register today to secure your spot at the 2026 Conference! Sign up here: southernlightsconference.com
Introducing Ken Medema! Ken is an incredible pianist, vocalist, storyteller & songwriter who blesses us with his music every year. We are absolutely thrilled that he will be joining us again this January at the 2026 Conference!
December 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Introducing Ken Medema! Ken is an incredible pianist, vocalist, storyteller & songwriter who blesses us with his music every year. We are absolutely thrilled that he will be joining us again this January at the 2026 Conference!
We acknowledge the Guale & Mocama peoples this Thanksgiving, who have lived on & established legacies on St. Simons since time immemorial. We denounce their forced removal from the land & establish our gratitude for their continued presence in the land & culture of the St. Simons Island area.
November 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
We acknowledge the Guale & Mocama peoples this Thanksgiving, who have lived on & established legacies on St. Simons since time immemorial. We denounce their forced removal from the land & establish our gratitude for their continued presence in the land & culture of the St. Simons Island area.
This Thanksgiving, we are so grateful to all our speakers, organizers, and attendees in the Southern Lights Community. We are so excited to see you all this January, and so grateful that we’ve formed this community with you all.
November 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This Thanksgiving, we are so grateful to all our speakers, organizers, and attendees in the Southern Lights Community. We are so excited to see you all this January, and so grateful that we’ve formed this community with you all.
Introducing Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer! Rosemerry is a poet, author, and podcast host who has been writing and sharing a poem a day since 2006. She explores themes of parenting, gardening, the natural world, love, thriving & failure, grief, and daily life in her work.
November 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Introducing Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer! Rosemerry is a poet, author, and podcast host who has been writing and sharing a poem a day since 2006. She explores themes of parenting, gardening, the natural world, love, thriving & failure, grief, and daily life in her work.