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In case you needed a reminder.

In case you needed a reminder.

May 2025 Newsletter of the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement....

May 2025 Newsletter of the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement.

https://mailchi.mp/dfd70e4550a8/may-2025-newsletter-17434558?e=e01c935a97

Now when we sing the words “land of the free,” it is becoming more and more a memory of what has been lost or an aspiration for what we...

Now when we sing the words “land of the free,” it is becoming more and more a memory of what has been lost or an aspiration for what we may someday become, but less and less a lived reality in the present.

https://oneworldhouse.net/2025/05/18/reflections-on-freedom/

Swim Down Together: Breaking the Net of American...

Swim Down Together: Breaking the Net of American Fascism

https://oneworldhouse.net/2025/05/14/swim-down-together-breaking-the-net-of-american-fascism/

Repair and Restore: Baccalaureate Message for OCU Class of...

Repair and Restore: Baccalaureate Message for OCU Class of 2025

https://oneworldhouse.net/2025/05/04/repair-and-restore-baccalaureate-message-for-ocu-class-of-2025/

For those who say boycotts never work…https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/22/tesla-sales-musk-white-house-exit

For those who say boycotts never work…

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/apr/22/tesla-sales-musk-white-house-exit

“Earth Day is not simply about planting trees or recycling—although those actions have value. For people of faith, Earth Day is a sacred...

“Earth Day is not simply about planting trees or recycling—although those actions have value. For people of faith, Earth Day is a sacred invitation. An invitation to reimagine our relationship with the earth and each other.”

https://www.umcjustice.org/latest/earth-day-2025-practicing-jubilee-for-our-planet-our-people-our-future-5686

The current fascist regime is making a direct assault on #AcademicFreedom and the freedom of speech and expression at our #colleges and...

The current fascist regime is making a direct assault on #AcademicFreedom and the freedom of speech and expression at our #colleges and #universities.
https://oneworldhouse.net/2025/04/13/hands-off-higher-education/

My thoughts about the necessity of dissent to save our democracy and protect the most vulnerable....

My thoughts about the necessity of dissent to save our democracy and protect the most vulnerable.
https://oneworldhouse.net/2025/04/07/i-dissent/

(Judgmental) thoughts and prayers (for your repentance) for those of you who voted for erasing transgender persons and making America more...

(Judgmental) thoughts and prayers (for your repentance) for those of you who voted for erasing transgender persons and making America more white again but were not counting on the whole driving the economy into a major recession thing.

My reflections on solidarity at Red River UU. https://youtu.be/Sx-cFoXAlLE?feature=shared

My reflections on solidarity at Red River UU.
https://youtu.be/Sx-cFoXAlLE?feature=shared

If you supported sending the Venezuelans to El Salvador, you have failed the “but we would never be for sending people to a concentration...

If you supported sending the Venezuelans to El Salvador, you have failed the “but we would never be for sending people to a concentration camp because we are not like Nazis” test.

If I were magically given the opportunity to spend a day with a person from the past to gain insight and wisdom about what to do in our...

If I were magically given the opportunity to spend a day with a person from the past to gain insight and wisdom about what to do in our present times, I would choose James Baldwin.

“There is about a 40% chance of a U.S. #recession this year and a risk of lasting damage to the country's standing as an investment...

“There is about a 40% chance of a U.S. #recession this year and a risk of lasting damage to the country's standing as an investment destination if the administration undermines trust in U.S. governance, according to J.P. Morgan's chief economist.”

https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/jp-morgan-economist-sees-40-us-recession-chance-risks-exorbitant-privilege-2025-03-12/

I believe that #love is not lost. https://youtu.be/19pqcTPhRic?feature=shared

I believe that #love is not lost.
https://youtu.be/19pqcTPhRic?feature=shared

#VaccineRefusal is behind the #measles outbreak. ...

#VaccineRefusal is behind the #measles outbreak.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/whats-behind-the-growing-measles-outbreak-and-how-the-trump-administration-is-responding

I recently heard the opinion expressed that the #UnitedMethodistChurch should not be involved in any action or advocacy to address the...

I recently heard the opinion expressed that the #UnitedMethodistChurch should not be involved in any action or advocacy to address the #ClimateCrisis because “the science is not settled” and because “it has nothing to do with bringing people to Christ.” (Living in #Oklahoma, I hear this a lot.) Given that the person who expressed this sentiment did not give me a chance to respond, here is my response:

https://oneworldhouse.net/2025/03/07/coming-to-jesus-and-the-climate-crisis/

#StandUp4Science gathering at the Oklahoma Capitol today.

#StandUp4Science gathering at the Oklahoma Capitol today.

Reflections on the #EconomicBlackout and future efforts to defeat #AmericanFascism....

Reflections on the #EconomicBlackout and future efforts to defeat #AmericanFascism.
https://oneworldhouse.net/2025/03/02/defeating-fascism-takes-sacrifice/

“United Methodists continue to speak out against measures put in place by the Trump administration to make it easier to deport...

“United Methodists continue to speak out against measures put in place by the Trump administration to make it easier to deport undocumented immigrants.”

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/church-advocates-for-at-risk-immigrants