Preach! How much longer will we tolerate evil?

These are our neighbors. They shop where we shop. Is this who we are, America?

Happy Halloween!

Will be collared and acting as a safety marshall at the #NoKings rally in Syracuse today. There is a marked difference between Patriotism and (Christian) Nationalism. The first is a love of country, the second is idolatry. Only God is Sovereign.

Nah… more likely raping and engaging in slave trade. Happy Indigenous People’s Day!

The samples have clumps.

No Kings Syracuse is live! Sign up and spread the word. Event is 12-2pm on Oct. 18. mobilize.us/s/HdxZnX

Many of my clergy colleagues are back to wearing their collars, others make sure to have a spare in the car. The church has been invisible on this far too long.

Since many of us are cancelling streaming services, now might also be a good time to support writers and artists. Times are extremely tough for creatives, so why not buy a book, commission an art piece, sign up for a Patreon, tip your favorite creators. Everything helps.

“It's essential that our houses of worship remain outside the partisan fray, unbeholden to any political figure or group. This decision could open the floodgates to dark money operations that would turn sacred spaces into fronts for shady political schemes." -Rev. @raushenbush.bsky.social

This. And who are the leaders who can do this radical work? In addition to protesting what is, we must imagine what might be… and empower those with the creativity and the courage to make it happen.

I see you, NWS. I see you. :::applause:::

A really important read.

Echoing this as someone who lives in a similar neighborhood.

And I freaked out when I realized I had pens from my previous employer

PLEASE don’t buy into Amazon’s booksale this week. They are intentionally trying to eat into profits from Indie Bookstore Day this weekend, a really important annual event for our important community institutions. Check out your local fave or bookshop.org.

Used @chrislhayes.bsky.social’s book The Siren’s Call as part of a Lenten Bible Study this year. Using the lens of how attention has become commoditized certainly adds clarity to the tariff shenanigans today.

Mark my words and please understand: They erase your history so that they can erase your rights.

Your neighbors. The kids in your son’s class. Imagine them disappeared.

Presbyterians were out in force at the Syracuse Hands Off rally. This is what democracy looks like!

Not your average liberal rag…

Apparently, Harvard removed this link. Hoping it's not because the first item listed is to "live your values".... and this is a sign that they are about to cave to Trump's demands.

He’s right. Notice faith communities aren’t listed? It’s because we aren’t a threat. We weren’t a threat in Germany either. Until we were.

I find myself wanting to wag my finger in the faces of everyone who played a part in this story. It's as if America has lost its prefrontal cortex and has no clue about things like consequences. presbygal.wordpress.com/wp-admin/pos...

“Perhaps this is why we have no record of Harriet Tubman sitting down to find common ground with the Brodess family that enslaved her; or of Dietrich Bonhoeffer wanting to find common ground with Adolf Hitler.”

How low can you go? www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...

There are so many things I can't do... but there is one thing that I can do. karenchamis.blog/2025/03/13/r...

Brutal.

Guarding my heart.... karenchamis.blog/2025/02/25/g...

In response to Trump’s assertion, “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” we say: The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.

Thank you to everyone who has joined the resistance! Our ranks grow stronger every day.

World's richest man ends America's modest aid to the world's poorest people. I'm not a big believer in hell, but willing to make an exception

If you’re in near Stafford Spring, CT and want the name of a great CSA, check out Mon Soleil. My SIL grows the incredible things!

A year ago today I slipped on a patch of ice. What followed almost killed me. Twice. This morning, I’m going grocery shopping. Because I can. (I may have picked up some coffee as well). It’s been a year, but I’m still here. And I give thanks to God for that.

Trump was confused. The worship service was not about him, but about God. Funny that. www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025...

Breaking: Trump imposes a 25% tariff on Columbia House Record Club.

Thanks, Buffalo Bills for an incredible season. This last game hurt… but y’all gave it your all. #billsmafia #buffalobills

So not only won't this boost the economy or reduce unemployment, it won't bring down the cost of eggs, but at least we won't have any research results telling us how all this is affecting our blood pressure.

Today I'm thinking about the parable of Ibrahim, the ant, and the fire. "Yes," said the ant. "The bonfire is large, and I can only carry this droplet of water; it will vanish. But..." "But what?" the eagle asked. "But at least it's clear whose side I am on."

When asked what he thought about the prayer service, Trump said it “wasn’t exciting.” Not the point of worship, sir, unless you thought the service was somehow about you?

Exactly this. For all clergy. Otherwise what’s the point of our work/calling?

Y’all… what Bishop Budde did was preach the Gospel. It’s that simple.