Joelle
@revjoelle.bsky.social
Retired ELCA Clergy, feeder of feral cats, drinker of bourbon, seen too much to think we are going to survive this but still not gonna lay down without a fight.
But seriously we need to pick one platform.
But seriously we need to pick one platform.
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Talarico: if you read the new testament, Jesus doesn't spend most of his time preaching or teaching or even praying. He spends most of his time healing the sick.
Right now, we have politicians in congress with Christ follower in their Twitter bio, but they are kicking the sick off their health care
Right now, we have politicians in congress with Christ follower in their Twitter bio, but they are kicking the sick off their health care
October 2, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Talarico: if you read the new testament, Jesus doesn't spend most of his time preaching or teaching or even praying. He spends most of his time healing the sick.
Right now, we have politicians in congress with Christ follower in their Twitter bio, but they are kicking the sick off their health care
Right now, we have politicians in congress with Christ follower in their Twitter bio, but they are kicking the sick off their health care
So Hegseth called all the high ranking military officers in from around the world to fat shame them???
September 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
So Hegseth called all the high ranking military officers in from around the world to fat shame them???
Rob Sand has put out two mambo pamby statements about Charlie Kirk and Ian Roberts arrest. I mean I have to vote for him but he’s just another Dem who cosplays Republican Light who will not stand up to Trump
September 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Rob Sand has put out two mambo pamby statements about Charlie Kirk and Ian Roberts arrest. I mean I have to vote for him but he’s just another Dem who cosplays Republican Light who will not stand up to Trump
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A government report released Friday on sexual abuse in high school Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs estimated that dozens, and potentially hundreds, of instructors have been accused of sexually abusing or harassing students in the past five years.
Sexual Misconduct by J.R.O.T.C. Instructors Is Pervasive, Report Finds
The high school classes taught by military veterans have been under scrutiny following a Times investigation that found repeated instances of sexual predation and little oversight.
nyti.ms
September 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A government report released Friday on sexual abuse in high school Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs estimated that dozens, and potentially hundreds, of instructors have been accused of sexually abusing or harassing students in the past five years.
I mean Comey getting indicted is f’d up but but part of me wants to say “Gee maybe if you hadn’t THROWN HILARY UNDER THE BUS this wouldn’t be happening”
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I mean Comey getting indicted is f’d up but but part of me wants to say “Gee maybe if you hadn’t THROWN HILARY UNDER THE BUS this wouldn’t be happening”
It’s going to be hot and none of this “dry heat” bullshit. It can get to 100+ but even if it’s 79 you will sweat like a hot dog on rollers.
I just put it in my calendar. I love Des Moines!
August 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
It’s going to be hot and none of this “dry heat” bullshit. It can get to 100+ but even if it’s 79 you will sweat like a hot dog on rollers.
2028 Churchwide Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa!!! #ELCACWA25
August 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
2028 Churchwide Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa!!! #ELCACWA25
Once again ELCA is ill prepared to deal with digital church. #ELCACWA25
August 2, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Once again ELCA is ill prepared to deal with digital church. #ELCACWA25
Term limits for Presiding Bishop fails .
Author of Secretary term limits reads the room and withdraws motion #ELCACWA25
Author of Secretary term limits reads the room and withdraws motion #ELCACWA25
August 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Term limits for Presiding Bishop fails .
Author of Secretary term limits reads the room and withdraws motion #ELCACWA25
Author of Secretary term limits reads the room and withdraws motion #ELCACWA25
August 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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First, before anyone else gets a word in, a point of personal privilege from Pastor Kari Neidermaier.
She begins by quoting from the classic prayer,
"I have sinned by my own fault...in thought, word, and deed...".
She apologizes for her role in introducing the amendment yesterday.
#ELCACWA25
She begins by quoting from the classic prayer,
"I have sinned by my own fault...in thought, word, and deed...".
She apologizes for her role in introducing the amendment yesterday.
#ELCACWA25
August 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
First, before anyone else gets a word in, a point of personal privilege from Pastor Kari Neidermaier.
She begins by quoting from the classic prayer,
"I have sinned by my own fault...in thought, word, and deed...".
She apologizes for her role in introducing the amendment yesterday.
#ELCACWA25
She begins by quoting from the classic prayer,
"I have sinned by my own fault...in thought, word, and deed...".
She apologizes for her role in introducing the amendment yesterday.
#ELCACWA25
I used to be against bishop term limits because standing bishops have lost elections. But I’ve seen the damage of a bishop serving too long -bad for everyone #ELCACWA25
August 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I used to be against bishop term limits because standing bishops have lost elections. But I’ve seen the damage of a bishop serving too long -bad for everyone #ELCACWA25
Good for Bp Eaton to give more time for speaker to name the inadequacy of the so called apology for jacket incident #ELCACWA25
August 2, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Good for Bp Eaton to give more time for speaker to name the inadequacy of the so called apology for jacket incident #ELCACWA25
#ELCACWA25 Plenary #11
11 am -12:30pm
1-2:30 pm Central
www.elca.org/about/leader...
Business; Recognition of synod leaders; Recognition of outgoing ELCA Church Council Members; Announcement of 2028 Churchwide Assembly; Closing of the Churchwide Assembly
11 am -12:30pm
1-2:30 pm Central
www.elca.org/about/leader...
Business; Recognition of synod leaders; Recognition of outgoing ELCA Church Council Members; Announcement of 2028 Churchwide Assembly; Closing of the Churchwide Assembly
Churchwide Assembly
www.elca.org
August 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
#ELCACWA25 Plenary #11
11 am -12:30pm
1-2:30 pm Central
www.elca.org/about/leader...
Business; Recognition of synod leaders; Recognition of outgoing ELCA Church Council Members; Announcement of 2028 Churchwide Assembly; Closing of the Churchwide Assembly
11 am -12:30pm
1-2:30 pm Central
www.elca.org/about/leader...
Business; Recognition of synod leaders; Recognition of outgoing ELCA Church Council Members; Announcement of 2028 Churchwide Assembly; Closing of the Churchwide Assembly
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I am lamenting that within the ELCA, our disabled siblings seem to be left out of conversations regarding historically underrepresented groups.
Racism is absolutely baked into the system, but all it takes is a picture of a church sanctuary to see that ableism is, too
#elcacwa25
Racism is absolutely baked into the system, but all it takes is a picture of a church sanctuary to see that ableism is, too
#elcacwa25
August 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I am lamenting that within the ELCA, our disabled siblings seem to be left out of conversations regarding historically underrepresented groups.
Racism is absolutely baked into the system, but all it takes is a picture of a church sanctuary to see that ableism is, too
#elcacwa25
Racism is absolutely baked into the system, but all it takes is a picture of a church sanctuary to see that ableism is, too
#elcacwa25
I am seeing clips on TikTok that are making me want to fly to California to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl
August 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I am seeing clips on TikTok that are making me want to fly to California to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl
#ELCACWA25
Holy Communion
9-10:30 am (Pacific time)
11-12:30 Centtal time
www.elca.org/about/leader...
Holy Communion
9-10:30 am (Pacific time)
11-12:30 Centtal time
www.elca.org/about/leader...
Churchwide Assembly
www.elca.org
August 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#ELCACWA25
Holy Communion
9-10:30 am (Pacific time)
11-12:30 Centtal time
www.elca.org/about/leader...
Holy Communion
9-10:30 am (Pacific time)
11-12:30 Centtal time
www.elca.org/about/leader...
When I saw it was people of color speaking against the amendment and white people speaking for my first question was were any people of color consulted about this? #ELCACWA25
August 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
When I saw it was people of color speaking against the amendment and white people speaking for my first question was were any people of color consulted about this? #ELCACWA25
I had the same thought when she said it was from 12 Corinthians 👀👀 #ELCACWA25
August 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I had the same thought when she said it was from 12 Corinthians 👀👀 #ELCACWA25
Sounds like an amendment to remove “special honor” is in order #ELCACWA25
August 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Sounds like an amendment to remove “special honor” is in order #ELCACWA25
Here comes the red jacket apology ##ELCACWA25
August 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here comes the red jacket apology ##ELCACWA25
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The Rev. Lucille “CeCee” Mills has been elected Secretary-Elect of the #ELCA. #ELCACWA25
August 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The Rev. Lucille “CeCee” Mills has been elected Secretary-Elect of the #ELCA. #ELCACWA25
Today is her mom’s birthday (she died in 2020) 😭 #ELCACWA25
Results of the fifth ballot for secretary (simple majority to elect):
Lucille "CeCee" Mills 404
Matthew Riegel 378
We have an election! Congratulations, Secretary-elect Mills!
#ELCACWA25
Lucille "CeCee" Mills 404
Matthew Riegel 378
We have an election! Congratulations, Secretary-elect Mills!
#ELCACWA25
August 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Today is her mom’s birthday (she died in 2020) 😭 #ELCACWA25
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Results of the top ballot (60% to elect, top 2 continue):
Matthew Riegel 316
Lucille "CeCee" Mills 311
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Josh Tatum 157
5th ballot happens immediately.
#ELCACWA25
Matthew Riegel 316
Lucille "CeCee" Mills 311
--------------------------
Josh Tatum 157
5th ballot happens immediately.
#ELCACWA25
August 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Results of the top ballot (60% to elect, top 2 continue):
Matthew Riegel 316
Lucille "CeCee" Mills 311
--------------------------
Josh Tatum 157
5th ballot happens immediately.
#ELCACWA25
Matthew Riegel 316
Lucille "CeCee" Mills 311
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Josh Tatum 157
5th ballot happens immediately.
#ELCACWA25