@pastorjoe.bsky.social
Partner. Parent. Pastor.
Living with joy in this season as Lead Pastor of Bothell United Methodist Church and journeying though “Connection | Care | Curiosity”.
“God provides the wind, humans must raise the sail.” - St. Augustine
Living with joy in this season as Lead Pastor of Bothell United Methodist Church and journeying though “Connection | Care | Curiosity”.
“God provides the wind, humans must raise the sail.” - St. Augustine
Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate!
March 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Opening Day to all who celebrate!
Grateful to serve on the Board of this important organization.
A portion of my quote:
“…Our hearts and our actions will remain committed to centering immigrant communities, and our collective work will endure the attempts to silence and undercut our pursuit of justice.”
A portion of my quote:
“…Our hearts and our actions will remain committed to centering immigrant communities, and our collective work will endure the attempts to silence and undercut our pursuit of justice.”
ILJ Network Denounces the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Immigration Lawyers, Judges, and our Legal System
The administration is attempting to intimidate, silence, and harass lawyers who defend our constitution, our right to due process, and our legal systems.
iljnetwork.org
March 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Grateful to serve on the Board of this important organization.
A portion of my quote:
“…Our hearts and our actions will remain committed to centering immigrant communities, and our collective work will endure the attempts to silence and undercut our pursuit of justice.”
A portion of my quote:
“…Our hearts and our actions will remain committed to centering immigrant communities, and our collective work will endure the attempts to silence and undercut our pursuit of justice.”
Homemade meal: bbq pulled chicken, bok choy with bacon, and roasted corn #secondcareer
March 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Homemade meal: bbq pulled chicken, bok choy with bacon, and roasted corn #secondcareer
Homemade meal: bbq pulled chicken, bok choy with bacon, and roasted corn #secondcareer
March 24, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Homemade meal: bbq pulled chicken, bok choy with bacon, and roasted corn #secondcareer
Had a couple meetings cancelled this afternoon, so hanging out at the Lake Forest Park Starbucks for some reading and writing.
Local friends, if anyone wants to hang out over a cup of coffee, I’m here til 3pm PDT! Come by!
Local friends, if anyone wants to hang out over a cup of coffee, I’m here til 3pm PDT! Come by!
March 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Had a couple meetings cancelled this afternoon, so hanging out at the Lake Forest Park Starbucks for some reading and writing.
Local friends, if anyone wants to hang out over a cup of coffee, I’m here til 3pm PDT! Come by!
Local friends, if anyone wants to hang out over a cup of coffee, I’m here til 3pm PDT! Come by!
New recipe tonight - homemade teriyaki-ish chicken and zucchini #secondcareer
March 7, 2025 at 2:58 AM
New recipe tonight - homemade teriyaki-ish chicken and zucchini #secondcareer
And with that, the journey through Lent begins. Reflecting with gratitude that I don’t do life alone, but in community.
From dust ww have come, and to dust we will return… and God’s love will be with us through it all.
From dust ww have come, and to dust we will return… and God’s love will be with us through it all.
March 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
And with that, the journey through Lent begins. Reflecting with gratitude that I don’t do life alone, but in community.
From dust ww have come, and to dust we will return… and God’s love will be with us through it all.
From dust ww have come, and to dust we will return… and God’s love will be with us through it all.
Best time of the year!
March 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Best time of the year!
Might actually win for once…
March 4, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Might actually win for once…
On my flight was a grandmother returning home after seeing her grandkids - Her daughter-in-law is a pastry chef and sent her home with two tins of these cookies.
It was delicious, and also sparked a lively conversation: is there any other way of eating this cookie without starting from the ears?
It was delicious, and also sparked a lively conversation: is there any other way of eating this cookie without starting from the ears?
March 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
On my flight was a grandmother returning home after seeing her grandkids - Her daughter-in-law is a pastry chef and sent her home with two tins of these cookies.
It was delicious, and also sparked a lively conversation: is there any other way of eating this cookie without starting from the ears?
It was delicious, and also sparked a lively conversation: is there any other way of eating this cookie without starting from the ears?
Simple meal tonight: 비빔밥 (bibimbap) with carrots, zucchini, chard, 불고기 (bulgogi), spicy cucumber, and egg #secondcareer
February 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Simple meal tonight: 비빔밥 (bibimbap) with carrots, zucchini, chard, 불고기 (bulgogi), spicy cucumber, and egg #secondcareer
“The contemporary church is so often a weak, ineffectual voice… often the arch supporter of the status quo. Far from being disturbed by the presence of the church, the power structure of the average community is consoled by the church’s often vocal sanction of things as they are.”
February 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“The contemporary church is so often a weak, ineffectual voice… often the arch supporter of the status quo. Far from being disturbed by the presence of the church, the power structure of the average community is consoled by the church’s often vocal sanction of things as they are.”
Loved braving the snow today with some of the @bothellumc kids as we shared our communion bread with the birds, the squirrels, and all of God’s creation!
February 3, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Loved braving the snow today with some of the @bothellumc kids as we shared our communion bread with the birds, the squirrels, and all of God’s creation!
Being on the road always leads to unhealthy eating… here’s to a new start: todu, brisket, and kimchi all pan-fried (with quinoa not-pictured)
February 2, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Being on the road always leads to unhealthy eating… here’s to a new start: todu, brisket, and kimchi all pan-fried (with quinoa not-pictured)
A little late because I was out of town for a few days: Happy Lunar New Year!
Enjoying rice-cake/dumpling soup (떡만두국) and wishing everyone much love and happiness in the coming year!
Enjoying rice-cake/dumpling soup (떡만두국) and wishing everyone much love and happiness in the coming year!
February 1, 2025 at 2:28 AM
A little late because I was out of town for a few days: Happy Lunar New Year!
Enjoying rice-cake/dumpling soup (떡만두국) and wishing everyone much love and happiness in the coming year!
Enjoying rice-cake/dumpling soup (떡만두국) and wishing everyone much love and happiness in the coming year!
So proud of @bothellumc and our Bothell Urban Team in our effort towards building affordable housing in the region. This is a HUGE milestone, with a long journey yet ahead!!
If you want more information about the Project, visit here: www.bothellumc.org/bothell-urba...
If you want more information about the Project, visit here: www.bothellumc.org/bothell-urba...
January 26, 2025 at 6:12 AM
So proud of @bothellumc and our Bothell Urban Team in our effort towards building affordable housing in the region. This is a HUGE milestone, with a long journey yet ahead!!
If you want more information about the Project, visit here: www.bothellumc.org/bothell-urba...
If you want more information about the Project, visit here: www.bothellumc.org/bothell-urba...
What a joy it was on Sunday to baptize both Wesley (child) and Riley (dad), and for our community at Bothell United Methodist Church to commit to journeying alongside this amazing family as we do this thing called life together!
January 23, 2025 at 11:26 PM
What a joy it was on Sunday to baptize both Wesley (child) and Riley (dad), and for our community at Bothell United Methodist Church to commit to journeying alongside this amazing family as we do this thing called life together!
Reposted
Get on my lawn
Bothell's dad, Mason Thompson: "if the character of our neighborhoods won't allow our children to live in them after they move out of their parents' home, then the character of our neighborhoods needs work" interurbancanopy.substack.com/p/bothell-do...
Bothell donates downtown vacant lot for affordable housing
The Bothell council voted to donate a downtown vacant lot for affordable housing despite divisive misinformation spread by opponents.
interurbancanopy.substack.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Get on my lawn
Community check-in: let’s share some joy this week!
January 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Community check-in: let’s share some joy this week!
For today and for forever
January 21, 2025 at 4:44 AM
For today and for forever
Spent this MLK Day at the Northwest African American Museum, challenged to reflect on this question: Where do we go from here?
January 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Spent this MLK Day at the Northwest African American Museum, challenged to reflect on this question: Where do we go from here?
An Image of Discipline
November 20, 2024 at 2:20 AM
An Image of Discipline
If you’re part of a church (or any organization for that matter), make sure you know who they are and where they are going, so that you can be sure their values align with yours.
November 18, 2024 at 8:01 PM
If you’re part of a church (or any organization for that matter), make sure you know who they are and where they are going, so that you can be sure their values align with yours.