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The Saints Who Shaped Us
November 01, 2026
Today (November 1) we honor All Saints’ Day, an annual feast in Catholic and many mainline traditions, to remember and honor saints within the Christian tradition. While some traditions recognize canonized saints, others use the term more loosely to refer to Christians who have gone before us. Young adults from the Polaris Leadership Network hail from a variety of Christian traditions and we asked several of them to share their experiences and reflections surrounding this a holiday that often gets lost amidst the Halloween season.
Bring-God-to-Work Day
October 06, 2026
Soon after graduating college, Zoe Moser took a job as a paralegal at an immigration law firm. She had graduated with a degree in international affairs and had prior experience working with migrants. The position was a great opportunity for her to use her talents and experience to serve others by helping them navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system. More than a year into the job, she can see how my work in and of itself enables me to serve others, but lately she hasn’t felt God in her work and workplace as much as she thought she would.
Transformation through Pilgrimage
September 28, 2026
Lance Sarquilla is a first-generation college graduate with degrees in Psychology and Reconciliation and Intercultural Studies from Seattle Pacific University (SPU). He currently serves in Residence Life at SPU, supporting students as they navigate community, belonging, and the transition to university life. In light of our upcoming online class about Pilgrimage Practices, we asked Lance to share his story of traveling the Camino de Santiago this summer.
6 Questions on Financial Healing for a Faith-inspired Certified Financial Therapist
September 18, 2026
Ray’Chel Wilson is doing cutting-edge work at the intersection of financial wellness, first-generation wealth building, and faith. She is a Certified Financial Therapist, a financial trauma researcher, and co-founder of the fintech platform ForOurLastNames (FOLN). A past participant in our Polaris Leadership Summit, Ray’Chel is returning as a speaker at the upcoming Polaris Young Adult Faith and Flourishing Conference October 16-17 on campus at Princeton Theological Seminary. We’re excited to welcome her back and hear about her innovative work in first-generation wealth building.
Illuminating Faith and Leadership Series
In our ‘Polaris Stories: Illuminating Faith and Leadership” YouTube series, young adults tell stories of raw courage and deep faith from their own perspective. Have a story to share or want to learn more? Fill out the form below and we’ll follow-up to see how you can get connected to the Polaris Young Adult Leadership Network!
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