Rev. Graylan Hagler

Reverend Graylan Hagler is Pastor Emeritus of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, where he served for 30 years. After stepping down from the church, he began serving as Senior Advisor to The Fellowship of Reconciliation-USA. He is also the founder and Director of Faith Strategies, LLC.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Rev. Graylan Hagler

Opinion

Racial fuse: Trump wants to start a fire with D.C. military takeover
August 27, 2025 By Rev. Graylan Hagler
We all know that an uprising is precisely what the white supremacist MAGA regime wants so that it can spread its occupation to more cities.
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Opinion

Religious nationalism—in all its forms—deserves condemnation
June 27, 2025 By Rev. Graylan Hagler
All forms of nationalism are inherently evil because they strip non-conforming groups of their dignity, security, and freedom of expression.
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Opinion

Addressing the betrayal of the Black community and the need for unity against fascism
April 25, 2025 By Rev. Graylan Hagler
Significant numbers in the Black community feel betrayed by so-called allies who ignored the warnings, but how do we move forward to fight for the rights of all?
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Opinion

Continue to fight even when you are weary
April 11, 2025 By Rev. Graylan Hagler
There is a racist, hate-filled, untruthful, and vindictive blanket covering this government. We cannot lose our focus, let ourselves become weary or tired, or stop paying attention.
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Opinion

It’s too late to still be uncommitted
September 5, 2024 By Rev. Graylan Hagler
We’ve got to beat Trump, but that isn’t enough.
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