What Should I Do Now? Cohort
These times feel chaotic and overwhelming. Every day brings news of another harmful policy or executive order, leaving many of us feeling powerless and unsure of what to do next. How do we move forward?
This cohort is designed to help you find your footing. Together, we’ll explore grounding practices, theological and justice frameworks, and—most importantly—your unique context, skills, and priorities. Instead of feeling swept away by every new headline, you’ll build a steady, intentional path toward meaningful action that aligns with who you are.
Justice work is both urgent and a long-term commitment. Real change requires deep investment, skill-building, and sustained relationships. This community will provide you with a rooted foundation, practical frameworks, supportive connections, and reflective questions to help you clarify your next steps.
If you're ready to move from overwhelm to focused action, this space is for you. Let’s create a plan for the next year—one that grounds you in purpose and propels you toward justice.
Applications close March 30, 2025
Cohort Details
DATE & TIME
April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 2025
Wednesdays 6-7:30pm Pacific / 9-10:30pm Eastern
(open to WOC and non-binary folks of color only)
We are hoping to open a second cohort open if we receive enough applications. This Cohort would be open to all genders and races.
April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 2025
Mondays 3-4:30pm Pacific / 6-7:30pm Eastern
(open to all - mixed gender and mixed race group)
COST
$600- You can make 1 or 2 payments. Some scholarship available.
TIME COMMITMENT
Being part of this cohort means actively engaging in a shared learning experience. The commitment includes:
Weekly Zoom gatherings where we’ll practice grounding, explore key frameworks, and workshop your next steps.
Regular participation in our online community space to share reflections, ask questions, and engage with others.
Weekly reading and reflection to deepen your learning and help you integrate key concepts into your work.
Expect to dedicate 3 to 4 hours per week to the cohort, which includes the weekly zoom gathering. Since co-learning and communal exploration are essential to this space, attendance is a priority. You may miss one gathering if necessary, but full participation is expected for those joining the cohort.
This is a space of deep investment, and we’re excited to build it with you!
How We’ll Spend Our Time
Our time together will be structured to provide both grounding and growth, helping you move from overwhelm to intentional, values-aligned action.
During our Zoom gatherings, we will:
Begin with grounding practices to help you move from a reactive state to a rooted, intentional approach.
Explore liberative theologies and sustainable justice frameworks, ensuring your work is both impactful and life-giving.
Hear about leaders across different fields who are integrating their justice ethics into their work in practical ways.
Engage in breakout discussions to clarify where you want to be directing your energy and how to take meaningful next steps.
Between sessions, we will:
Engage with Deepa Iyer’s Social Justice Ecosystem framework through readings and reflections, helping you locate your role in movement-building.
Encourage deeper reflection through optional exercises in Iyer’s workbook (with free resources available online).
Offer prompts and practices to help you integrate what you’re learning into your daily life and leadership.
This cohort is designed to support your long-term commitment to justice, giving you both the tools and the community to sustain your work in a way that is purposeful, strategic, and deeply rooted in who you are.
The Facilitator
Erna Kim Hackett
Erna Kim Hackett is a preacher, trainer, public theologian, and founder of Liberated Together. She is passionate about building radical solidarity among Women of Color and helping WOC pursue justice in sustainable, joy-filled ways.
Erna holds a Master’s in Intercultural Studies from the Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies, where she deepened her understanding of Indigenous worldviews, liberative theology, and decolonized approaches to justice. For over 20 years, she has been teaching and training at the intersection of theology, racial justice, and community.
In 2019, she founded Liberated Together as a refuge for Women of Color, Queer WOC, and non-binary folks to reconstruct their faith through embodied theology and decolonized justice. In 2023, she launched Liberated Together Spiritual Direction School, equipping WOC and queer leaders to provide spiritual care within their communities.
