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The Festival Center
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We are a faith-based community center in Washington DC dedicated to building movements for justice
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The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · Nov 19
We are a faith-based nonprofit community center. Our faith drives our passion to fight for the rights, not of one group against another, but for all. This is what evangelical Republicans do not understand. Until injustice against one is considered injustice against all injustice will prevail
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We are promised peace through the presence of our military, but Advent reminds us peace is not found through force, but rather, linking ourselves with the most vulnerable in actions of solidarity.
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Military bases are promised to bring peace, but they bring anything but peace. This Christmas we are reminded that peace comes through unexpected means.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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We had a powerful showing last week to remind the DC Council that the unholy Alliance between ICE and DC Police MUST end. We are deeply grateful for the powerful words of Rev. William Young, a true leader in DC!
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During Marathon Hearing, Youth and Advocates Speak Against Juvenile Curfew and Federal Law Enforcement Cooperation
MPD's cooperation with federal law enforcement agencies affects young people, hindering engagement in peace walks and community initiatives.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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The time to end ICE-MPD collaboration is NOW!!
December 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Last week we joined with 57 other organizations as we sent a letter to @cmbrookepinto.bsky.social to urge the dismantling of unholy alliance between ICE and MPD. The letter is linked here:
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Below is a letter signed by 58 organizations (including the Festival Center) urging the Chair of the Public Safety Committee on the DC Council to take actions ending the unholy […]
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December 8, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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DC Council must stand up to protect our city from violent federal agents, ICE intrusion and oppressive law enforcement tactics by our own Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

#FreeDC #Immigration #ICE #DCCouncil #MPD #Safety #CommonGoal
December 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Hoping to see you (and sing along with you) in a few!
December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Today is Giving Tuesday and we've decided to pay it forward. Instead of donating to us, we're asking you to share your gifts with ROC-DC. They could not be doing better work in our community.

Will you dig into your pockets with us? festivalcenter.networkforgood.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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IT'S CHRISTMAS! Ok, just the Christmas season, but you know what we mean... Time for Carols and Cocoa! There's no snow (yet) but that just means our voices may carry farther. Will you join us this Wednesday? See you then!
December 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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The sadness of fall fading away and giving way to winter reminds us that no season lasts forever. And given our current political climate, that is a good reminder to have.
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Seasons Change
Though the beauty of fall lasts for so short a time, it reminds us that no season lasts forever.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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I have seen this kind of poor leadership up close and personal. Indeed, we keep us safe.
festivalcenter.bsky.social The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · Nov 17
Whether it's the 8 Democratic Senators who caved to Republican leadership or United Methodist bishops who gave themselves a raise in the midst of hardship for others, poor leadership for progressives is hardly surprising.
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Whether it's the 8 Democratic Senators who caved or Religious Leaders giving themselves raises, the lack of progressive leadership is hardly surprising
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November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Whether it's the 8 Democratic Senators who caved to Republican leadership or United Methodist bishops who gave themselves a raise in the midst of hardship for others, poor leadership for progressives is hardly surprising.
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Whether it's the 8 Democratic Senators who caved or Religious Leaders giving themselves raises, the lack of progressive leadership is hardly surprising
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November 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Will you be there Dec 9 @ 10:30-12? Join us at the Festival Center because we are excited to celebrate your good and hard work!

Why? Well, it's just a chance for us to say thank you to the EDs who are serving DC. RSVP by sending us a DM.

(This event is located at the Festival Center.)
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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I had a dream that I was on a subway with Pete Hegseth and I kept saying to him, over and over again the same line and for whatever reason (it was a dream) he could not respond. The line I kept saying was, "Diversity is our greatest strength." Yes, there is a reason I woke up in the best mood.
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Celebrate the 2025 I’ll Be There Awards, honoring leaders and organizations who show up for workers’ rights, racial justice, and collective power in the District.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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2025 Paul Robeson
Peace & Justice Awards

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November 2, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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"Love in the Time of Cholera"
🎤 Veronique

2025 Paul Robeson
Peace & Justice Awards

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November 2, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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A bit of praise for our fearless leader :)

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Voices from the Frontlines of Christian Organizing - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Authoritarian movements seek legitimacy by invoking a “Christian America,” but a growing number of faith leaders and faith-rooted institutions are pushing back.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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PODCAST ALERT!

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October 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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My latest blog is part of my latest podcast! I am tired of the fusion between Christianity and capitalism and I am calling for a new vision of faithfully living out the call to follow Jesus!
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My Grounding Truth
If Christianity and capitalism have not always been fused, could it be that a more faithful following of Jesus draws us away from capitalism?
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October 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Our Executive Director's latest blog is part of our latest podcast where @billmefford.bsky.social takes down the fusion of Christianity and capitalism calls for a new vision of faithfully living out the call to follow Jesus.

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My Grounding Truth
If Christianity and capitalism have not always been fused, could it be that a more faithful following of Jesus draws us away from capitalism?
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October 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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This is what holy resistance looks like.
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Oak Lawn UMC paints church steps rainbow amid governor’s call to remove rainbow crosswalks
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is painting a rainbow on its front steps in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive ordering Texas cities to remove their...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Pumpkin painting to arts and culture working groups. Click to find out what's happening today, this week, and later.⁠
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October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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60minutes.bsky.social 60 Minutes @60minutes.bsky.social · Oct 19
“We found over 35 cases in which the judges have specifically said what the government is providing…false information. It might be intentionally false information, including false sworn declarations time and again," says Ryan Goodman, law professor at New York University.
October 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Always remember what American evangelical Christianity teaches us, always live like you are the only person on earth!
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A Testimony from a Maga Christian
As American evangelical Christianity teaches us, always live your life like you are the only person on earth!
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October 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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What if patriotism was defined more by what we invested in this country than by the songs we like to sing at football games?
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The Stuff of Patriotism
Instead of singing songs and performative types of patriotism, what if commitment to country was proven through paying to provide necessary services for all residents to have abundant lives?
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October 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM