Rev. Violet Johnicker (she/her) is Executive Director of Rockford Urban Ministries, the region’s interfaith social justice non-profit organization advocating for inclusive and equitable public policies since 1968. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary and a Master of Public Policy degree from Adler University. Violet is excited to return to preach at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockford and will be reflecting on what it means for people of faith to be prophetic and patriotic in ways that seek liberty and justice for all.