Andrew McHenry
@andrewmchenry.bsky.social
Pastor in Thermalito, California - Native Kansan, KC Royals & Chiefs, KU Jayhawks, Sac Kings, prog rock, cats, faith, books, trains, etc.
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The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question. n.pr/4bNfjrc
Top U.S. archbishops denounce American foreign policy
The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question.
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January 20, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question. n.pr/4bNfjrc
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The faith-based networks are joined by newcomers as resistance efforts have intensified since the killing of Good, which federal officials called self-defense but which eyewitnesses and residents have condemned as murder.
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In Minneapolis, George Floyd-era faith networks reignite after Renee Good's killing by ICE
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith-based networks, which developed organizing infrastructure and relationships during the Floyd era, are joined by newcomers as resistance efforts have intensified since…
religionnews.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:01 AM
The faith-based networks are joined by newcomers as resistance efforts have intensified since the killing of Good, which federal officials called self-defense but which eyewitnesses and residents have condemned as murder.
religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
What 19th-century Chinese Christians can teach us about protecting immigrants...
christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/christian-sanctuary-immigrants-history/
christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/christian-sanctuary-immigrants-history/
Sanctuary Then and Now: What 19th-Century Chinese Christians Teach Us About Protecting Immigrants Today
A modern ICE kidnapping. Two historic Chinese American sanctuary leaders. This piece explores how Christians today can protect immigrant families with courage and conviction.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
What 19th-century Chinese Christians can teach us about protecting immigrants...
christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/christian-sanctuary-immigrants-history/
christiansforsocialaction.org/resource/christian-sanctuary-immigrants-history/
How Minnesota's faith communities are responding to the ICE terrorism up there...
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How Minnesota faith communities are resisting aggressive immigration operations
As immigration enforcement actions have ramped up in Minnesota, people of faith have been at the forefront of the response to ICE detentions and the killing of Renee Macklin Good by a federal agent.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:13 PM
How Minnesota's faith communities are responding to the ICE terrorism up there...
npr.org/2026/01/13/nx-s1-5674680/how-minnesota-faith-communities-are-resisting-aggressive-immigration-operations
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The Texas charismatic church that's out to save America, but probably needs to do some repenting themselves...
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This Texas Church Became a Political Machine. Now It’s Going National.
With a prayer house across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court building, leaders of the Fort Worth–based Mercy Culture Church are taking their spiritual battle to Washington, D.C.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The Texas charismatic church that's out to save America, but probably needs to do some repenting themselves...
texasmonthly.com/news-politics/mercy-culture-church-washington-dc-spiritual-warfare/
texasmonthly.com/news-politics/mercy-culture-church-washington-dc-spiritual-warfare/
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Pittsburgh Presbyterians join interfaith push for immigrant dignity
On Fridays, a group of interfaith believers holds a vigil outside the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, where over 800 people have been held amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts.
On Fridays, a group of interfaith believers holds a vigil outside the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, where over 800 people have been held amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts.
Pittsburgh Presbyterians join interfaith push for immigrant dignity
On Fridays, a group of interfaith believers holds a vigil outside the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, where over 800 people have been held amid the Trump administration’s…
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January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Pittsburgh Presbyterians join interfaith push for immigrant dignity
On Fridays, a group of interfaith believers holds a vigil outside the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, where over 800 people have been held amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts.
On Fridays, a group of interfaith believers holds a vigil outside the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office, where over 800 people have been held amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts.
Russell Moore on how we need to be more careful with Romans 13...
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January 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Russell Moore on how we need to be more careful with Romans 13...
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Documentary about police raid on Kansas newspaper to premiere at Sundance Film Festival • Kansas Reflector
A documentary about the police raid of the Marion County Record is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in early 2026, more than two years after law enforcement stormed the newspaper office, ...
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December 28, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Need to watch this one... kansasreflector.com/2025/12/26/d...
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Like an actor standing behind a curtain, ready to perform, the 300-year-old St Mary le Strand is now in the process of revealing its latest act.
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How a tiny London church is inviting passersby to be part of its new cultural mission
(RNS) — A shimmering curtain installation is intended to draw attention to St Mary le Strand as it works to become a public space for art, culture and creativity.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Like an actor standing behind a curtain, ready to perform, the 300-year-old St Mary le Strand is now in the process of revealing its latest act.
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I never opted out but I'm glad to see this...
OPINION: By allowing clergy who have opted out of the Social Security system to opt back in, the legislation will ensure that these crucial workers can continue to help the rest of us.
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Bipartisan proposal would let clergy opt back in to Social Security
(RNS) — By allowing clergy who have opted out of the Social Security system to opt back in, the legislation will ensure that these crucial workers can continue to help the rest of us.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
I never opted out but I'm glad to see this...
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Airlines and aviation regulators warned that flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens. Thousands of flights have been cancelled as air traffic restrictions ramp up. n.pr/47B5xpN
Why flight disruptions could linger even after the government shutdown ends
Airlines and aviation regulators warned that flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens. Thousands of flights have been cancelled as air traffic restrictions ramp up.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Airlines and aviation regulators warned that flight disruptions are likely to continue even after the government reopens. Thousands of flights have been cancelled as air traffic restrictions ramp up. n.pr/47B5xpN
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Faith leaders — as well as faith-based food banks — have long argued they absolutely cannot independently handle the raw number of people currently served by government food assistance programs.
They argued it again last week in Congress, calling the idea a "lie". religionnews.com/2025/10/30/f...
They argued it again last week in Congress, calling the idea a "lie". religionnews.com/2025/10/30/f...
November 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Faith leaders — as well as faith-based food banks — have long argued they absolutely cannot independently handle the raw number of people currently served by government food assistance programs.
They argued it again last week in Congress, calling the idea a "lie". religionnews.com/2025/10/30/f...
They argued it again last week in Congress, calling the idea a "lie". religionnews.com/2025/10/30/f...
"It's not the guns! It's mental health," they say every time there's a shooting. Then they do stuff like this.
Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday. n.pr/4q5bti7
Trump slashes mental health agency as shutdown drags on
Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday.
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October 12, 2025 at 12:20 AM
"It's not the guns! It's mental health," they say every time there's a shooting. Then they do stuff like this.
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OPINION: By studying these past tragedies, Americans may better prepare for the future – and prevent more families from enduring the heartbreak of recent weeks.
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Violent acts in houses of worship are rare but deadly – here’s what the data shows
(The Conversation) — Tragedies like the Sept. 28, 2025, shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan are part of a longer pattern.
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October 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
OPINION: By studying these past tragedies, Americans may better prepare for the future – and prevent more families from enduring the heartbreak of recent weeks.
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Many argue they are compelled by their religious beliefs to advocate for immigrants, but as officers continue to respond with violence, some claim their religious freedom is at risk.
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Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago
(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who…
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October 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Many argue they are compelled by their religious beliefs to advocate for immigrants, but as officers continue to respond with violence, some claim their religious freedom is at risk.
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For a PC(USA) church in Ohio, love is more than a word
Circleville Presbyterian Church shelters and provides meals to its neighbors.
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Circleville Presbyterian Church shelters and provides meals to its neighbors.
@pcusa.bsky.social
For a PC(USA) church in Ohio, love is more than a word
Circleville Presbyterian Church shelters and provides meals to its neighbors.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
For a PC(USA) church in Ohio, love is more than a word
Circleville Presbyterian Church shelters and provides meals to its neighbors.
@pcusa.bsky.social
Circleville Presbyterian Church shelters and provides meals to its neighbors.
@pcusa.bsky.social
We Need to Think Straight About God and Politics www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/o...
Opinion | We Need to Think Straight About God and Politics
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September 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Counterculture in the pulpit
We are preaching an era when the Gospel of Jesus Christ is radically counter to society. This is not a bad thing, writes Thomas Long.
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We are preaching an era when the Gospel of Jesus Christ is radically counter to society. This is not a bad thing, writes Thomas Long.
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Counterculture in the pulpit
Preaching is hard work, but now is the best time to proclaim the countercultural Gospel and offer hope in a world hungry for truth.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Counterculture in the pulpit
We are preaching an era when the Gospel of Jesus Christ is radically counter to society. This is not a bad thing, writes Thomas Long.
@candlertheology.bsky.social
We are preaching an era when the Gospel of Jesus Christ is radically counter to society. This is not a bad thing, writes Thomas Long.
@candlertheology.bsky.social
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Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers after more than a dozen people died in immigration detention, as the department rushes to expand.
Georgia senators demand answers on more than a dozen deaths in immigration detention
Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers after more than a dozen people died in immigration detention, as the department rushes to expand.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers after more than a dozen people died in immigration detention, as the department rushes to expand.
It's tragic when scriptural convictions are compromised by political expediency.
Southern Baptists have long advocated for immigration reform that includes secure borders and a path to citizenship for people in the country illegally. Now, facing increased criticism in the Trump era, the SBC may be adjusting its position.
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Southern Baptist Convention breaks with the Evangelical Immigration Table
(RNS)— The split reflects the dilemma immigration poses for evangelical leaders. Most evangelicals want reform that both secures the border and provides a path to citizenship — and want limited…
religionnews.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:14 AM
It's tragic when scriptural convictions are compromised by political expediency.
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With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California.
5 lessons from a house that generates more energy than it uses
With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California.
n.pr
September 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California.
Glad to see some Texas leaders stepping in. If you lose your local train service, it's a real uphill climb to get it back. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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Amtrak's Heartland Flyer will stay on the tracks a little longer after a year's worth of funding is approved
The North Central Texas Council of Governments voted to approve $3.5 million in funding, ensuring the line can continue operating for at least another year.
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July 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Glad to see some Texas leaders stepping in. If you lose your local train service, it's a real uphill climb to get it back. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
www.wfaa.com/article/news...
www.wfaa.com/article/news...