The RE-Humanization Project – Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

Building Unity & Promoting Dignity in a world that dehumanizes and divides.

In response to the rapid dehumanization we have seen of so many persons and people groups in the past year or two, Trinity Cathedral launched the RE-Humanization Project in January 2025. Nearly 50 people attended our first gathering, expressing anguish, fear, and a need for solidarity with one another as we faced many uncertainties.

We knew our obligation was to build unity and promote dignity in all we do as a way to combat dehumanization. We began with meetings to discern our path and landed on starting a series of Prayer Vigils – because Jesus is the center of why we are doing this work. Our first was on the 4th of July, followed by Labor Day, and then in November honoring Veterans, and in January 2026, honoring the vision of Beloved Community that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr promoted. Our vigils are also live-streamed for supporters who aren’t local to Phoenix.

In addition, we’ve launched a Short Story Club to learn about humanization together through the medium of short stories. We are looking toward a Civil Dialogue training, continued Vigils, and finding new ways to serve and love one another too as we learn and grow together.

All are welcome.

Let us Pray:
Almighty and Ever living God, we come before you with heavy hearts, seeking your divine presence and guidance in these challenging times. We lift up to you all those who have been impacted by dehumanizing actions and events. Grant them strength, comfort, and the assurance of your love, that they may find healing and hope amidst their suffering. We pray for those who participate in such actions. Form in them the mind of Christ that they may be touched by your grace and transformed by your love. Open their eyes to the humanity of others and guide them towards paths of compassion and understanding. We also hold in our prayers the lawmakers and leaders who have the authority to enact change. Inspire them to display their humanity and wisdom, to make decisions that uphold the dignity and worth of every person, and to lead with justice and mercy. We remember especially all events that have caused pain and division. We pray for peace and dignity for all persons involved, that reconciliation and healing may prevail. In all things, may we be instruments of your peace, working towards a world where love and justice reign. In the name of our Savior Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen. (Written by members of The RE-Humanization Project).

Oremos:

Dios todopoderoso y eterno, acudimos ante ti con el corazón compungido, buscando tu presencia divina y tu guía en estos tiempos difíciles. Elevamos hacia ti a todos aquellos que han sido afectados por acciones y eventos deshumanizantes. Concédeles fortaleza, consuelo y la certeza de tu amor, para que encuentren sanación y esperanza en medio de su sufrimiento. Oramos por quienes participan en tales acciones. Forma en ellos la mente de Cristo, para que sean tocados por tu gracia y transformados por tu amor. Abre sus ojos a la humanidad de los demás y guíalos por caminos de compasión y entendimiento. También mantenemos en nuestras oraciones a los legisladores y líderes que tienen la autoridad para promulgar cambios. Inspíralos a mostrar su humanidad y sabiduría, a tomar decisiones que defiendan la dignidad y el valor de cada persona, y a gobernar con justicia y misericordia. Dios todopoderoso y eterno, nos presentamos ante ti con el corazón apesadumbrado, buscando tu presencia divina y tu guía en estos tiempos difíciles. Te encomendamos a todos aquellos que se han visto afectados por acciones y acontecimientos deshumanizantes. Concédeles fortaleza, consuelo y la seguridad de tu amor, para que puedan encontrar sanación y esperanza en medio de su sufrimiento. Oramos por aquellos que participan en tales acciones. Forma en ellos la mente de Cristo para que puedan ser tocados por tu gracia y transformados por tu amor. Abre sus ojos a la humanidad de los demás y guíalos hacia caminos de compasión y comprensión. También incluimos en nuestras oraciones a los legisladores y líderes que tienen la autoridad para promulgar cambios. Inspíralos a mostrar su humanidad y sabiduría, a tomar decisiones que defiendan la dignidad y el valor de cada persona, y a liderar con justicia y misericordia. Recordamos especialmente todos los acontecimientos que han causado dolor y división. Oramos por la paz y la dignidad de todas las personas involucradas, para que prevalezcan la reconciliación y la sanación. En todas las cosas, que seamos instrumentos de tu paz, trabajando por un mundo donde reine el amor y la justicia. En el nombre de nuestro Salvador Jesucristo, te lo pedimos. Amén.

To learn how you can be part of The RE-Humanization Project at Trinity, sign up for our email list HERE.

Interested in creating a chapter of The RE-Humanization Project in your context? Learn about that HERE.

Trinity Cathedral holds the escalating violence in the Middle East in our prayers. Read a special message from the Archbishop of Jerusalem HERE.

CONTINUING IN 2026:

Led by Polly Mitchell-Guthrie & Karen Bruhn, our virtual Short Short Club launched on November 18.

Information about our previous events:

Service bulletin for Beloved Community Vigil.

Call to Action card for BC Prayer Vigil.

Service Bulletin for Veterans Vigil.

Call to Action card for Veterans Vigil.

Service Bulletin for Labor Day Vigil.

Call to Action card for Labor Day.

Service Bulletin for Prayers for our Nation.