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Always a good day to go fishing. Rockford, IL
Absolutely disgusted by this language from the Department of Homeland Security social media. My clergy colleagues who protested today have jobs, and I pray they will have the grace to forgive those who insulted them as they advocate for the marginalized beloved children of God who Jesus loves.
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Jack Jenkins
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Oh wow
@reuters.com
got the photo here:
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United Methodist News
4 days ago
Organizers of The United Methodist Church’s top legislative meeting have set the total number of delegates, who for the first time will mostly come from outside the U.S.
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GC2028 delegate count marks historic shift | UMNews.org
Organizers of The United Methodist Church’s top legislative meeting have set the total number of delegates, who for the first time will mostly come from outside the U.S.
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/gc2028-delegate-count-marks-historic-shift
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Jack Jenkins
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Buried in here: UMC pastors in Chicago told me they were going to keep doing this for a wide spectrum of Methodists who have legal battles amid the ongoing mass deportation effort in the city — immigrant families, pastors who have been arrested, etc. Some serious denominational solidarity here.
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Very proud to see United Methodists showing up in numbers for the civil rights of protesters and immigrants
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Methodist pastors march into courtroom to support 'boring suburban dad' indicted for protesting
CHICAGO (RNS) — ‘If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,’ said a Chicago area UMC pastor.
https://religionnews.com/2025/11/13/methodist-pastors-march-into-courtroom-with-boring-suburban-dad-indicted-for-protesting/
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Bill Grueskin
7 days ago
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer. He is a computer safety researcher. And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine. In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
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Dan Schwerin
8 days ago
In Ps. 138:3 today: 'You encouraged me with inner strength.' Resilience is the gift of encouragement. Inner strength is like a meal at midday. This is a marathon moment. May the day hold a second wind for your soul. Strength is my prayer today.
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UPDATE: Reached out to the Rev. Hannah Kardon, a United Methodist minister who was there that day and has been active in religious demonstrations at Broadview. “They are making it clear that they are scared of prayer … it speaks the truth that what they are doing in that building is evil.”
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“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.”
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
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Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/feds-tell-faith-leaders-no-more-prayer-outside-broadview-facility/
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Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Dale Caldwell, United Methodist pastor, on his election as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey!!!
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Sunday at 4pm, you're invited!
@tableofgrace.bsky.social
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Happy All Hallows Eve! Check out
@tableofgrace.bsky.social
for more info about Sunday afternoon's gathering
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United Methodist News
17 days ago
After Hurricane Melissa,
@umcor.bsky.social
is preparing to support the response efforts of its Methodist partners in Jamaica and the Caribbean. People can support recovery by clicking “Donate Now” on UMCOR’s website and selecting “IDR — Hurricane Melissa.”
umcmission.org/disaster-res...
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Hurricane Melissa
Join us in prayer for those in Hurricane Melissa’s path. UMCOR stands ready to support Methodist partners in the Caribbean.
https://umcmission.org/disaster-responses/hurricane-melissa
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Kelly
20 days ago
The Walton family (who own Walmart) are worth over $400 billion, yet many of their employees are on SNAP. Bezos is worth over $400 billion, many Amazon employees require SNAP. The people who need help are not the problem. It’s corporate greed. It’s an unwillingness to pay a living wage.
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There have been so many thoughtful ideas posted lately about how to support families who will be forced to make impossible choices if SNAP benefits stop Nov 1. Brainstorming and sincerely asking, (1/3)
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The Florida concentration camp is still operating. People of faith, including United Methodist clergy, are still protesting.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
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‘Sunday church in the Everglades.’ Faith movement grows at Alligator Alcatraz protests
They’re out there, deep in the Florida Everglades every Sunday evening — rain or shine — holding signs, singing songs and praying.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article312588764.html
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United Methodist News
23 days ago
In a pastoral letter, the
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Council of Bishops laments how the ongoing U.S. government shutdown is causing harm and calls on members of the U.S. Congress and all elected leaders to set aside partisanship and work for the common good. Read letter
www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/c...
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COB Pastoral Letter on US Government Shutdown
As a people called United Methodists, who proclaim God’s justice, peace, and care for all people, we lament the ongoing government shutdown in the United States and the harm it is causing to countless...
https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/cob-pastoral-letter-on-us-government-shutdown-19409408
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Being outside with my kids is the best 🍁♥️🍂
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United Methodist News
about 1 month ago
With warm faith, pastors seek to counter ICE United Methodists in Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are striving to lead courageously by protecting neighbors, sharing their Christian witness and setting the record straight on what’s happening in their cities.
www.umnews.org/en/news/with...
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With warm faith, pastors seek to counter ICE | UMNews.org
United Methodists in Chicago and Portland, Oregon, are striving to lead courageously by protecting neighbors, sharing their Christian witness and setting the record straight on what’s happening in the...
https://www.umnews.org/en/news/with-warm-faith-pastors-seek-to-counter-ice
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Always good to be in Springfield and see so many dedicated people in the halls advocating for justice and progress!
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Absolutely horrifying.
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My mom put this up outside her house today. She said attendance has been low where she teaches after two students from the community college were abducted by ICE last week. Every day I see more people speaking up and taking a stand, and it gives me hope!
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Prisonculture
about 1 month ago
CHICAGO: REBUILD is providing therapy to folks detained by ICE. Please feel free to let people know.
findmeatherapist.org
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Find Me A Therapist
https://findmeatherapist.org
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ACLU
about 1 month ago
BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump from deploying federalized National Guard troops into Chicago. This ruling reinforces what we already knew: It is illegal for the president to use manufactured emergencies to send soldiers into our cities.
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So proud of the moral courage of many people of faith, especially my United Methodist clergy colleagues quoted here!
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Prisonculture
about 1 month ago
I love people's creativity and the various ways they have found to support each other. I've seen several examples of people doing this in Chicago. If you know a local vendor, can you do the same for them? Sell their goods so they won't be vulnerable to ICE?
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Feeling hopeful and inspired after getting to see
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in Chicago tonight! A sold out crowd with a sold out book - this guy is on to something...
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Waukegan, IL has a weekly pro-democracy protest and today my parents and I got to join. Thank you to everyone out there fighting for justice in whatever ways you can.
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Prisonculture
about 2 months ago
Pick one or two lanes and keep at it. You are one person and cannot do everything or take 10 actions a day.
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Dan Schwerin
about 2 months ago
In Ps. 26:11 today: 'Save me! Have mercy on me!' In South Shore Chicago last night armed agents knocked down doors & disappeared men, women, & children, in box trucks, not even with time to dress. Zip-tying children in the US. Have mercy, Lord. Have mercy those who love God. Mercy is my work today.
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A powerful witness: “The Epistle of James says that we should care for the widows and orphans,” Butler told The Washington Post. “I wanted to make sure that we were taking care of them, and thousands of people, it turns out, agree with me.”
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Mormons raise $200,000 for family of gunman who attacked their church
In the days after a shooting at the LDS Church in Michigan, members of the church raised money for the families of the victims — and the family of the shooter.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/10/01/lds-mormon-church-shooting-fundraiser-sanford/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANKtKRjbGNrA0q0amV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeNFwdqTe8dLh1Szww3kZ7O5iHjKbLw-HI5fmiv-7YboXKrZdhVgG0WiEkIrM_aem_X2Wi5xiLulEa9fIsf5GtEw
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Just about every expert says our attention span is 30 seconds or less, but I believe in a radically countercultural Jesus... so here's 30 minutes of conversation between me and my pastor, Bishop
@danschwerin.bsky.social
I think it'll give you some encouragement.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDP8...
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Bishop Schwerin and Pastor Violet on United Methodist theology for 2025
YouTube video by Violet Johnicker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDP8UP_EK-A
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Dan Schwerin
about 2 months ago
In Ps.37:6: 'He will make your vindication shine like the light.' The conceits of Christian Nationalism will not stand. Truth will come to the light. Racism is incompatible with Christian teaching. God will use a remnant to teach love of neighbor. Shine is my work today.
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Dan Schwerin
about 2 months ago
In Ps.40:2 today: 'He lifted me out of the pit of death, out of the mud and filth..' In the psalms, the pit is a metaphor for distress, danger, despair, and death. We are in a pit of eroding freedoms, but we have an Exodus God. Out is the direction of love. Out is my work today.
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Love your neighbor. And here's the longer version - my sermon from this morning:
bit.ly/3V7mXmZ
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The TRiiBE
3 months ago
The president brought up no cash bail and Chicago today. Here’s a reminder: Data emerging from the Circuit Court of Cook County shows that the law is working
thetriibe.com/2024/07/essa...
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ESSAY: Ending cash bail shows that we shouldn’t lead with fear • The TRiiBE
The Pretrial Fairness Act has shown us possibilities; we can have safety without incarceration.
https://thetriibe.com/2024/07/essay-ending-cash-bail-shows-that-we-shouldnt-lead-with-fear/
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Dan Schwerin
3 months ago
In Ps.82:3 today: 'Give justice to the lowly in the orphan.' True religion, for James 1:27, is care for the widow & orphan. Eckhart said God & justice are completely one. Cornell West says justice is what love looks like in public. Live ubuntu. Justice is my work today.
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On Sunday, July 6th at 10am I'll be preaching at The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL on the topic, "The Faithfulness of Protest and Prophetic Truth-Telling" and sharing the book, "Speak Up!" I'd love to see you there!
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What's a phrase you repeat to yourself when you're trying not to engage with trolls / bullies / counter-protesters? Something like, "I know we're on the side of justice" or "Not gonna give them the satisfaction of the photo op with me" or "Ain't worth my time"
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God loves LGBTQ+ people and so does this pastor! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Happy Pride!
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"Courage, history shows us, is contagious." - Colleen Connell, Executive Director of
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I voted!
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Eden Theological Seminary
9 months ago
March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility but we’re celebrating all month long! Eden Bookstore is proud to offer books celebrating and supporting transgender and non-binary gendered persons.
edenbookstore.shop/collections/...
#EdenReadin
#EdenBookstore
#lgbtqia2splus
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A good way to start Women's History Month!
9 months ago
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Governor JB Pritzker
9 months ago
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance. Democracy requires your courage.
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Got my copy of this beautiful new devotional by
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9 months ago
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Winnebago County Democratic Party
9 months ago
We were proud to host Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton today at the IBEW Local 364 union hall this afternoon for a round table discussion on the well being of the people of our community under the recent dictatorship of Trump. More pics at
www.facebook.com/share/19ztcq..
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Say a prayer for the three of us, we've got some news. After seven wonderful years serving as pastor of Brooke Road UMC, the Bishop is appointing me to plant a new United Methodist congregation in Rockford, IL this summer! Lots of unknowns ahead but I'm so excited to follow this calling!
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