Do not be fearful! Do not worry about the troubles ahead or anxieties right in front of you. Boast in the love of God so that you envelop yourself in the hope that is to come. Despite all brokenness, we are never too far from God. Therefore, grasp onto hope as God’s abundant love washes over all of Creation.

Rev. Larissa Kwong Abazia
Rev. Larissa Kwong Abazia (she/her) is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and founder of Courageous Spaces, inviting others to co-create spaces for disruption, transformation, and change.Larissa has dedicated her life and career to racial and gender justice, exploring the ways the intersections of all parts of one’s identity can be embraced and celebrated. This work brought her to denominational leadership, including service as the Vice-Moderator of the 221st General Assembly of the PC(USA) and as a current member of the General Assembly Committee on Representation. She also serves as the Transitional Head of Operations for More Light Presbyterians and as a coach and consultant with NEXT Church.
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