Travis Norvell
@pedalingpastor.bsky.social
pedaling the gospel of community, inclusion, social justice, dad jokes, yelling at 🚗, & a deep ❤️ for 🚲 👟 🚌. WV-expat. Pastor of Judson Memorial Baptist Church in S. MPLS author of Church on the Move: A Practical Guide for Ministry in the Community
Best Jazz in the cities this Sunday 9:30am at Judson Church (4101 Harriet Ave s Mpls)
February 9, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Best Jazz in the cities this Sunday 9:30am at Judson Church (4101 Harriet Ave s Mpls)
“Did you read the email “
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“Who decided this and why am I just now hearing about it?”
“Who decided this and why am I just now hearing about it?”
Without naming your job, tell me something you say over and over again at work.
“Wow, that IS fucked up!” 😂
“Wow, that IS fucked up!” 😂
February 7, 2026 at 9:01 PM
“Did you read the email “
new project idea: I get the good people of Judson Church to adopt Metro Transit stops that are in front of or near other churches. Good publicity for Judson + linking faith and public transit & maybe...shaming other churches into advocating for public transit
www.metrotransit.org/Data/Sites/1...
www.metrotransit.org/Data/Sites/1...
www.metrotransit.org
February 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
new project idea: I get the good people of Judson Church to adopt Metro Transit stops that are in front of or near other churches. Good publicity for Judson + linking faith and public transit & maybe...shaming other churches into advocating for public transit
www.metrotransit.org/Data/Sites/1...
www.metrotransit.org/Data/Sites/1...
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I want to see a skit where the Swedish Chef makes a F*ck Ice Hot Dish
Here’s Who We Want to Guest Host ‘The Muppet Show’ If It’s Revived
Here’s Who We Want to Guest Host ‘The Muppet Show’ If It’s Revived
ABC and Disney don't seem to know what to do with The Muppets. They've often seem unconcerned with the legendary characters they own and unable to build upon the ambition and heart of the late great Jim Henson. Mercifully, the...
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www.pajiba.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:19 PM
I want to see a skit where the Swedish Chef makes a F*ck Ice Hot Dish
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
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Living in Minnesota right now means getting your heart broken every day, multiple times a day. Some days it also means having your faith in humanity restored. Please keep watching Minnesota, if you live elsewhere. Things are still dire.
February 6, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Living in Minnesota right now means getting your heart broken every day, multiple times a day. Some days it also means having your faith in humanity restored. Please keep watching Minnesota, if you live elsewhere. Things are still dire.
Trump makes King Ahab look like a saint,
“But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord”
“But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord”
BREAKING: The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
DHS has requested expedited deportation proceedings against family of Liam Conejo Ramos
The federal government has filed a motion seeking to end asylum claims for the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, according to the lawyer representing the family.
www.mprnews.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Trump makes King Ahab look like a saint,
“But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord”
“But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord”
@boniverwi.bsky.social can I send yall this t-shirt (or hoodie)? @jusfaith.bsky.social
jusfaith.com/product/bles...
jusfaith.com/product/bles...
"Blessed are the Whistle Blowers" Unisex t-shirt - Jusfaith
The profits for this shirt will benefit Every Meal in Minneapolis, who are providing meals to families who are afraid to leave their house because of ICE.
jusfaith.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:23 AM
@boniverwi.bsky.social can I send yall this t-shirt (or hoodie)? @jusfaith.bsky.social
jusfaith.com/product/bles...
jusfaith.com/product/bles...
Verbatim line I heard at work today (preschool teacher to preschooler)
“And that’s why we wash our hands after we poop!”
Who said pastoral ministry is boring?
“And that’s why we wash our hands after we poop!”
Who said pastoral ministry is boring?
February 4, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Verbatim line I heard at work today (preschool teacher to preschooler)
“And that’s why we wash our hands after we poop!”
Who said pastoral ministry is boring?
“And that’s why we wash our hands after we poop!”
Who said pastoral ministry is boring?
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I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
former poet laureate of Northfield, MN
February 4, 2026 at 2:46 PM
former poet laureate of Northfield, MN
any grammar updates from caucus goers?
one time we spent 45 minutes debating whether a comma or semicolon was appropriate in our resolution.
one time we spent 45 minutes debating whether a comma or semicolon was appropriate in our resolution.
February 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM
any grammar updates from caucus goers?
one time we spent 45 minutes debating whether a comma or semicolon was appropriate in our resolution.
one time we spent 45 minutes debating whether a comma or semicolon was appropriate in our resolution.
does the nation care about MN? well there was nothing but coast to coast love in the mail today at Judson Church from people and congregations offering prayers, encouragement and compassion
February 2, 2026 at 11:26 PM
does the nation care about MN? well there was nothing but coast to coast love in the mail today at Judson Church from people and congregations offering prayers, encouragement and compassion
so true. AND think about when we get the birders involved. Imagine those high powered binoculars telling us both the location of indigo buntings and ICE whereabouts!
Honestly the longer ICE stays here the more advantage we gain. They have to be gone by spring. If the bike whackos get a shot at patrol it’s OVER.
February 2, 2026 at 3:08 AM
so true. AND think about when we get the birders involved. Imagine those high powered binoculars telling us both the location of indigo buntings and ICE whereabouts!
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a woman reached out to donate 500,000 delta skymiles to get people home to MN as they are released from custody in TX.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
a woman reached out to donate 500,000 delta skymiles to get people home to MN as they are released from custody in TX.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
A bike ride around the twin cities that ends at Cities Church, then everyone bikes around the church seven times, everyone rings their bells and then hopefully the building collapses.
When ICE murders you, how would you like the community to honor you? Vigil? Bike ride? Sit in? Something else?
February 1, 2026 at 2:16 PM
A bike ride around the twin cities that ends at Cities Church, then everyone bikes around the church seven times, everyone rings their bells and then hopefully the building collapses.
Dear ICE/DHS/CBP you have no idea what level of compassion and love for our neighbors you have opened up in Minnesota!
3,000+ cyclists in 20° weather biked seven miles for a man we loved, a city we love, and ALL of our neighbors that we love.
Whose Streets?
Our Streets!
3,000+ cyclists in 20° weather biked seven miles for a man we loved, a city we love, and ALL of our neighbors that we love.
Whose Streets?
Our Streets!
February 1, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Dear ICE/DHS/CBP you have no idea what level of compassion and love for our neighbors you have opened up in Minnesota!
3,000+ cyclists in 20° weather biked seven miles for a man we loved, a city we love, and ALL of our neighbors that we love.
Whose Streets?
Our Streets!
3,000+ cyclists in 20° weather biked seven miles for a man we loved, a city we love, and ALL of our neighbors that we love.
Whose Streets?
Our Streets!
Anyone have the web page address (I’ve heard it was created with frontpage) where you contribute to the Homan database? I’ve got a church directory of tender-hearted justice loving people that want to be included!
January 28, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Anyone have the web page address (I’ve heard it was created with frontpage) where you contribute to the Homan database? I’ve got a church directory of tender-hearted justice loving people that want to be included!
binders full of saints/neighbors/helpers - and they're gonna make them free and available to the public.
TOM HOMAN: “We’re going to create a database where those people that are arrested for interference, impeding and assault, we’re going to make them famous. We’re going to put their face on TV. We’re going to let their employers, in their neighborhoods, in their schools, know who these people are.”
Story: www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...
January 27, 2026 at 6:43 PM
binders full of saints/neighbors/helpers - and they're gonna make them free and available to the public.
deleting signal now that I know it's compromised
Find me at PO Box 262
Find me at PO Box 262
January 26, 2026 at 11:46 PM
deleting signal now that I know it's compromised
Find me at PO Box 262
Find me at PO Box 262
Clergy are qualified nominators too
Some thoughts:
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
1. The deadline for nominating a person or group for the Nobel Peace Prize is Feb. 1.
2. History professors are qualified nominators.
3. The people of Minnesota have been awe-inspiringly peaceful in the face of state violence.
4. He would be so mad.
Nomination and selection of Nobel Peace Prize laureates - NobelPrize.org
A nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize may be submitted by any person who meets the nomination criteria. A letter of invitation to submit is not required. The names of the nominees and other informati...
www.nobelprize.org
January 26, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Clergy are qualified nominators too
I’ve been getting through the past few weeks, barely. Then I saw this sign at the Alex Pretti memorial and it did me in.
“Mr Rogers, They’re killing us helpers now…”
“Mr Rogers, They’re killing us helpers now…”
January 26, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I’ve been getting through the past few weeks, barely. Then I saw this sign at the Alex Pretti memorial and it did me in.
“Mr Rogers, They’re killing us helpers now…”
“Mr Rogers, They’re killing us helpers now…”
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On Saturday we ride for Alex Pretti
1:00pm at Washburn Fair Oaks Park
From Angry Catfish:
“We're asking folks to host rides and come together. Bike shops and non-profits, cycling orgs and alt cycling collectives, city and rural. We are many but we stand together as one.”
1:00pm at Washburn Fair Oaks Park
From Angry Catfish:
“We're asking folks to host rides and come together. Bike shops and non-profits, cycling orgs and alt cycling collectives, city and rural. We are many but we stand together as one.”
January 26, 2026 at 7:20 PM
On Saturday we ride for Alex Pretti
1:00pm at Washburn Fair Oaks Park
From Angry Catfish:
“We're asking folks to host rides and come together. Bike shops and non-profits, cycling orgs and alt cycling collectives, city and rural. We are many but we stand together as one.”
1:00pm at Washburn Fair Oaks Park
From Angry Catfish:
“We're asking folks to host rides and come together. Bike shops and non-profits, cycling orgs and alt cycling collectives, city and rural. We are many but we stand together as one.”
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Before closing yesterday’s service at Judson Memorial Baptist Church in Minneapolis, @pedalingpastor.bsky.social read from Ephesians 6, but with an updated paraphrase: wordandway.org/2026/01/26/a...
January 26, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Before closing yesterday’s service at Judson Memorial Baptist Church in Minneapolis, @pedalingpastor.bsky.social read from Ephesians 6, but with an updated paraphrase: wordandway.org/2026/01/26/a...