Starting to think BlueSky is the correct app to be on. Starting to think we may have to begin using code. BEYOND starting to think how this whole thing is WAY overdone. I’m COMPLETELY AGAINST political violence of ANY sort. But to treat this like this?!?

It would be wonderful to have a reliable news organization such as @reuters.com or @apnews.com or @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social maybe even @meidastouch.com or maybe @aaronparnas.bsky.social verify this? TikTok is a heavy left/heavy right platform right now and news becomes outrageous news really quick.

@npr.org @pbs.org @pbsnews.org Tell the people what you need from us. How can we help? Even if we can’t give financially? Like I know there’s a local station here that uses volunteers… What can we do?

#UCCSky ? Or #UCCBSky ? For after #UCCSybod ? Or maybe… #UNITEDCHURCHOFCHRISTSCHURCHNERDSWHOHAVEFUNANDLOVEGODANDCHURCH ?

Tonight’s #UCCSynod 35’s closing worship. If you watch nothing else - watch the sermon!!! The dramatic scripture telling begins at about 31:20. This is WORTH IT!!!

Am I the only neurodivergent screaming “AMEN!!!” inside my head during this sermon? #UCCSYNOD

Holy. Shit. Rev. Antony Coleman is KILLING IT with this sermon. This metaphor is absolutely dead on. WOW!!! Preach - PREACH!!! #uccsynod

@generalsynic.bsky.social The candle…. IS LIT!!!

Interesting gathering music (not a part of the worship) playing. Gotta find the playlist. #uccsynod

Delegates see cool places to go to in Cleveland and hope they get a chance to go somewhere cool like that in between maybe the caucus and plenary, or that hour break after workshops before plenary. Possibly between plenaries. Or - before worship…. After plenary. #uccsynod

It’s about truth. It’s about justice. It’s about love between my brothers and my sisters allllllll over this laaa-aaa-aaa-and. Ooo ooo ooo oooo…… #uccsynod

All humans deserve human rights. Louder for those in the back… ALL. HUMANS. DESERVE. HUMAN. RIGHTS. ***ALL*** Proverbs 31:8-9 Matthew 5:44

I wonder… where was the resolution to condemn Hamas? We definitely should have had one. It’s difficult to combine condemning Hamas’ evil actions into a resolution about condemning Palestinian genocide.

Rushan uses moderator privilege to name new color “bluey-purple”. #uccsynod

It was not about politics. It was about the local church being the head of the church. #uccsynod

Now that we went through that - what if we listen? There was obvious frustration. Be it miscommunication, lack of resources or whatever… there is a need for resources. Can we help? Yup. 64 percent are “STAR”. But those are SMALL churches. They don’t have the people. The resources. #uccsynod

What does it say that we need to continuously propose resolutions that call for human rights and humane treatment of HUMANS?!? When will we actually listen to God? #uccsynod

Like seriously… Can someone get the moderator a computer with website open and a phone or tablet with the app? SO THEY CAN SEE WHEN WE ARE READY???? Also - you can not “refresh your page” on the app. That would involve closing the app and re-opening it. #uccsynod

LGBTQIA is not the point of the OWL resolution. Hopefully people remember that. #UCCSynod

If the UCC thinks the EKD is a VIP and wants partnership ASAP, I believe we should highlight it on AM, FM, and TV. Perhaps the GM/CEO could ask the new AGM to present education to local congregations about this and also the IEUPR. But we should pass this while at GS in KC. #UCCSynod

UCC Synod having a hot closed caption moment… We didn’t hear anything, but apparently the closed captioning did. 😂😂😂 #uccsynod

“God still speaks, often in surprising ways.” - @revjenbutler.bsky.social #uccsynod #gs35 #ucc #uccgs35

God is still speaking… ARE WE LISTENING?!? #uccsynod

“Do not use the LORD your God’s name as if it were of no significance; the LORD won’t forgive anyone who uses his name that way.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭5‬:‭11‬ ‭CEB‬‬

“Please use Slido now to vote if you are able to use the WiFi.” #uccsynod

“We will use names only, no titles…” (Screen puts titles of speakers below them. “Rev. So and So”) Hmm. 🤔 #uccsynod

Could “We the People” demand a re-vote? No debates, no campaigning allowed. Just a flat out “Hey America - next Tuesday, we’re doing this.” Could we draw this up as a bill? No money allowed to be spent, no mentioning it in press conferences, no campaign. Period. Just a flat out redo.

@gavinnewsom.bsky.social should have said more, been more detailed in explaining his position and what he means. Yes, he expanded and talked about rights and dignity, but that wasn’t good enough. At least not enough to stand out.

This ⬇️ Few people know 230 as well as Mike

Am I the only one sensing and seeing an influx of posts and users from the right and red hats on BlueSky lately? 😔 Maybe we need to move into THEIR spaces.

Hey. You should text/call/voice-note some friends just because. Don't just DM silly videos. Check in with them. We all need some genuine connection right now!

Because you TOTALLY asked for this… and MapQuest has NOTHING better to do… We’ve granted you exclusive access to a place very dear to our heart: gulfof.mapquest.com Think of it as the Upside Down but more... minimalist. Pls share so we can behold your genius (or judge you, lovingly) 😘

ARGH NOOOOOO www.theverge.com/news/610580/...

I have words. Multiple words. And none of them are good. NONE OF THEM. I’m from Oshkosh - Home of the world’s largest fly-in every year. Busiest airport for 1 week. TEN THOUSAND planes. HUNDREDS of aircraft movements per hour-with just two runways. And it’s all done incredibly safely every year.

Remember - it’s not just him. There’s an entire machine supporting him and behind him. They created him, they’re using him.

PROP - PR Over Policy. Don't confuse them. He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him. Dems need to be strategic.

If you are looking for a #BishopBudde #Budde , #mercy type sermon or service or church to attend tomorrow and to check us out… here are denominations that would fit into her line of thinking… Obviously, we start with hers: www.episcopalchurch.org/find-a-church/

First week of Round Two. @bsky.app is going to be BUSY with moderation, bot blocking, securing privacy…. Verifying accounts? 😉🙏😎 Apparently I’ve seen evidence of one such deletion on someone’s post already happen! Excellent work! Keep it up BlueSky - We love you! Fight the good fight!

Let’s DO THIS!!! #PostcardsForBudde #LOVEWINS #loveistheway #GodLovesAll #AllMeansAll

If you are looking for churches with Mariann Edgar Budde as the pastor type - with those types of beliefs… Might I suggest Episcopalian (her denomination), United Church of Christ (my denomination), United Methodist (most USA), PCUSA, ELCA - as good starting places.

And here I thought “OpenAI” meant “OPEN” 🤦🏻‍♂️ www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...

I’m wondering and thinking… if the leaving Meta thing is the right way to do it. There has to be a better way - to continue on, but not feed the machine. It’s leaving those places open to become very dark spaces. Instead of continuing to being light.

Praying that a LOT of people remember their loyalty to the constitution - not the President - starting Monday.

Weird stuff in the TikTok/Meta world. Talk of Meta is buying TikTok to look like they saved the day, and/or be a part of a major government partnership. This is weird. And somewhat worrisome.

Well, hello fellow Blue Sky friends! Let’s hope the skies stay nice and clear here! Let’s have some FUN together!