Tim Gossett
@rewriter.bsky.social
Assoc. Dir. IA Interfaith Power & Light working on climate-informed ministry, writer #amquerying, coffee supertaster, ancient coin collector, fire eater, lousy gardener, progressive, seeker of hope
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Tim Gossett
@rewriter.bsky.social
· Nov 15
If you've somehow found me recently, here's a quick summary. I'm interested in & work on climate-informed ministry, climate-informed children's books, & climate-informed politics. I'm also interested in not having like 142 tabs open on my laptop, but I'm apparently not working on that problem...
I'm working on a free #climate themed #Advent calendar w/ short daily actions & reflections, loosely tied to #lectionary. 2 questions: how would you use it (personal, church, social etc.) & would you prefer a generic or denominationally-specific version (mainly large US denoms like UMC, Catholic...)
October 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I'm working on a free #climate themed #Advent calendar w/ short daily actions & reflections, loosely tied to #lectionary. 2 questions: how would you use it (personal, church, social etc.) & would you prefer a generic or denominationally-specific version (mainly large US denoms like UMC, Catholic...)
Here's the latest resource I've created for congregations who want to connect faith & our #climatecrisis by using a simple #storytelling framework. If you find it useful, I'd love to hear about your experience!
Our latest resource is now available! "What's Your Climate Story?" is an easy-to-use guide for congregations that want to spark #climate conversations through the power of storytelling. Includes 5 ways to use it, Canva templates & more...& it's free! Download: iowafaithandclimate.org/climate-story/
"What's Your Climate Story?" | Iowa Faith & Climate Network
This free, downloadable, easy-to-use resource helps people of faith to easily share their own climate story with others.
iowafaithandclimate.org
April 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Here's the latest resource I've created for congregations who want to connect faith & our #climatecrisis by using a simple #storytelling framework. If you find it useful, I'd love to hear about your experience!
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This is what America's conservative "Christians" are doing to the planet's most vulnerable children.
I know this is brutal to look at, my friends, but we all need to face reality and bear witness to what happens when greedy billionaires cut off aid to the world's poorest children.
How callous do you have to be to let children suffer and die to line the pockets of the wealthy and well-connected?
How callous do you have to be to let children suffer and die to line the pockets of the wealthy and well-connected?
February 27, 2025 at 3:55 AM
This is what America's conservative "Christians" are doing to the planet's most vulnerable children.
My workplace did a thing, plus our BlueSky account has officially launched! #climatechange #climateaction #iowa #environment
Happy "birthday" to us! For nearly 20 years, Iowa Power & Light has helped people of faith & conscience to take bold action on climate change. Our new name, Iowa Faith & Climate Network, reflects our commitment to resourcing people & communities of faith. iowafaithandclimate.org/2025/02/24/a...
A New Name, A Renewed Commitment - Iowa Faith & Climate Network
"Since our founding in 2006, we have empowered people of faith and conscience to care for creation and act on climate change. While our commitment remains strong, our name needed to better reflect our...
iowafaithandclimate.org
February 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
My workplace did a thing, plus our BlueSky account has officially launched! #climatechange #climateaction #iowa #environment
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Explore the power of including climate solutions in storytelling & journalism: Join the wonderful @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social on 2/26 at 12pm ET.
RSVP: yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
RSVP: yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Power of Narrative: How Storytelling Can Amplify Climate Solutions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
This panel will explore the power of incorporating climate solutions in storytelling and journalism. Moderated by Erika Street Hopman, producer of the Yale Climate Connections radio program, the sessi...
yale.zoom.us
February 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Explore the power of including climate solutions in storytelling & journalism: Join the wonderful @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social on 2/26 at 12pm ET.
RSVP: yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
RSVP: yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Remember, everything is part of the same story.
They need to destroy our democracy and crush dissent because letting billionaires take over the government in order to steal from us isn't popular and a functioning democracy wouldn't allow it.
They need to destroy our democracy and crush dissent because letting billionaires take over the government in order to steal from us isn't popular and a functioning democracy wouldn't allow it.
February 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Remember, everything is part of the same story.
They need to destroy our democracy and crush dissent because letting billionaires take over the government in order to steal from us isn't popular and a functioning democracy wouldn't allow it.
They need to destroy our democracy and crush dissent because letting billionaires take over the government in order to steal from us isn't popular and a functioning democracy wouldn't allow it.
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Brilliant protest. Yosemite National Park workers hung an upside-down American flag — traditionally a symbol of distress or a national threat — thousands of feet off the ground on the side of El Capitan.
February 23, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Brilliant protest. Yosemite National Park workers hung an upside-down American flag — traditionally a symbol of distress or a national threat — thousands of feet off the ground on the side of El Capitan.
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The Washington Post refused to run this ad. Sure would be a shame if it went viral.
February 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Washington Post refused to run this ad. Sure would be a shame if it went viral.
Made a new friend today. Deep, open, honest conversation about life, faith, mental health, theology & more. Connection & community: that’s how we find our way through the present & coming turmoil.
February 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Made a new friend today. Deep, open, honest conversation about life, faith, mental health, theology & more. Connection & community: that’s how we find our way through the present & coming turmoil.
Looking for a climate-related conference to attend in Iowa? Here's one. iowaipl.org/2025/01/28/2...
Are you a full-time member of the clergy in Iowa? Check out the Climate-informed Ministry Cohorts that I'll be leading this fall. iowaipl.org/cohorts
Are you a full-time member of the clergy in Iowa? Check out the Climate-informed Ministry Cohorts that I'll be leading this fall. iowaipl.org/cohorts
Climate-informed Ministry Cohorts | Iowa Interfaith Power and Light
Ready to inspire your congregation to care for creation and act on climate change...but feel you need to learn a lot more yourself? Our new cohorts are here ...
iowaipl.org
February 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Looking for a climate-related conference to attend in Iowa? Here's one. iowaipl.org/2025/01/28/2...
Are you a full-time member of the clergy in Iowa? Check out the Climate-informed Ministry Cohorts that I'll be leading this fall. iowaipl.org/cohorts
Are you a full-time member of the clergy in Iowa? Check out the Climate-informed Ministry Cohorts that I'll be leading this fall. iowaipl.org/cohorts
I’m excited to finally be able to share the biggest project I’ll be working on for most of the next 3 years: Climate-informed Ministry Cohorts for Clergy. Open to full-time Iowa clergy of any faith/denomination. Applications open soon! iowaipl.org/cohorts
Climate-informed Ministry Cohorts | Iowa Interfaith Power and Light
Ready to inspire your congregation to care for creation and act on climate change...but feel you need to learn a lot more yourself? Our new cohorts are here ...
iowaipl.org
February 8, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I’m excited to finally be able to share the biggest project I’ll be working on for most of the next 3 years: Climate-informed Ministry Cohorts for Clergy. Open to full-time Iowa clergy of any faith/denomination. Applications open soon! iowaipl.org/cohorts
I think I’m going to make this my new desktop quote.
The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us, is itself a marvelous victory.
— Howard Zinn
— Howard Zinn
February 6, 2025 at 4:04 AM
I think I’m going to make this my new desktop quote.
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🚨 Action Alert!! 🚨
I need everyone please to click on this link below and fill the form out. It’s super quick to do & TELL YOUR REPS YOU OPPOSE
H.R . 899 !!!!!
Also follow @mipass.bsky.social
And Share this post! Let’s flood their emails!! Thank you 🤗 💪💙
I need everyone please to click on this link below and fill the form out. It’s super quick to do & TELL YOUR REPS YOU OPPOSE
H.R . 899 !!!!!
Also follow @mipass.bsky.social
And Share this post! Let’s flood their emails!! Thank you 🤗 💪💙
🚨 ALERT: H.R. 899 aims to ABOLISH the U.S. Dept. of Education!
This threatens funding for low-income schools, students with disabilities, and Pell Grants.
ACT NOW: Tell your reps to OPPOSE H.R. 899 & share this post! tinyurl.com/SayNOtoBill899
#SavePublicEducation #educationmatters
This threatens funding for low-income schools, students with disabilities, and Pell Grants.
ACT NOW: Tell your reps to OPPOSE H.R. 899 & share this post! tinyurl.com/SayNOtoBill899
#SavePublicEducation #educationmatters
Protect the Department of Education - National Letter Campaign
Right now, there’s a critical threat to the future of education in America. House Resolution 899, introduced by Representative Thomas Massie, proposes abolishing the U.S. Department of Education. This...
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February 3, 2025 at 3:43 AM
🚨 Action Alert!! 🚨
I need everyone please to click on this link below and fill the form out. It’s super quick to do & TELL YOUR REPS YOU OPPOSE
H.R . 899 !!!!!
Also follow @mipass.bsky.social
And Share this post! Let’s flood their emails!! Thank you 🤗 💪💙
I need everyone please to click on this link below and fill the form out. It’s super quick to do & TELL YOUR REPS YOU OPPOSE
H.R . 899 !!!!!
Also follow @mipass.bsky.social
And Share this post! Let’s flood their emails!! Thank you 🤗 💪💙
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I appreciate all the people recommending the Shock Doctrine. I've been thinking about what makes Trump's use of these tactics a little different.
In recent decades, shock tactics were used mainly to rapidly impose neoliberal economic policies. But what Trump is doing goes way beyond that.
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In recent decades, shock tactics were used mainly to rapidly impose neoliberal economic policies. But what Trump is doing goes way beyond that.
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Chaos and confusion. Somebody read @naomiaklein.bsky.social The Shock Doctrine as a manual, it seems. Time for people to read it again for countermeasures also.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
Trillions of dollars could be on hold, according to an Office of Management and Budget memo
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Trillions of dollars could be on hold, according to an Office of Management and Budget memo
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
January 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I appreciate all the people recommending the Shock Doctrine. I've been thinking about what makes Trump's use of these tactics a little different.
In recent decades, shock tactics were used mainly to rapidly impose neoliberal economic policies. But what Trump is doing goes way beyond that.
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In recent decades, shock tactics were used mainly to rapidly impose neoliberal economic policies. But what Trump is doing goes way beyond that.
a 🧵
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This people will literally say it’s game over rather than roll up their sleeves and actually try to do something about the climate crisis, and they think this makes them somehow more honest because its a “hard truth.” But it’s just as unscientific as climate denial.
January 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This people will literally say it’s game over rather than roll up their sleeves and actually try to do something about the climate crisis, and they think this makes them somehow more honest because its a “hard truth.” But it’s just as unscientific as climate denial.
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This says everything about the sad, misogynistic times we are living in:
The new Congress is the first Congress to have *fewer* women than the previous one.
The new Congress is the first Congress to have *fewer* women than the previous one.
January 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
This says everything about the sad, misogynistic times we are living in:
The new Congress is the first Congress to have *fewer* women than the previous one.
The new Congress is the first Congress to have *fewer* women than the previous one.
I'm excited to announce this new, free, reproducible 6-week Bible study, which uses parables to explore climate change. A rural clergywoman from Iowa wrote it with smaller & rural congregations in mind, & I was the editor. Download it &/or share it with a church leader! iowaipl.org/growing-faith
Growing Faith: 6 Biblical Parables on Cultivating Creation Care | Iowa Interfaith Power and Light
A free, short-term Bible study for churches about our climate crisis This 6-week, short-term study from Iowa Interfaith Power & Light explores 6 parable ...
iowaipl.org
January 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I'm excited to announce this new, free, reproducible 6-week Bible study, which uses parables to explore climate change. A rural clergywoman from Iowa wrote it with smaller & rural congregations in mind, & I was the editor. Download it &/or share it with a church leader! iowaipl.org/growing-faith
In the end, I really have just one thing to say about Hegseth, & it’s the same thing I’d say about all of Trump’s appointees (& Trump himself for that matter):
This is honestly the best that America can do?
This is honestly the best that America can do?
January 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
In the end, I really have just one thing to say about Hegseth, & it’s the same thing I’d say about all of Trump’s appointees (& Trump himself for that matter):
This is honestly the best that America can do?
This is honestly the best that America can do?
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Wait for it.
NASA animation.
It’s not coincidence, it’s climate change.
NASA animation.
It’s not coincidence, it’s climate change.
January 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Wait for it.
NASA animation.
It’s not coincidence, it’s climate change.
NASA animation.
It’s not coincidence, it’s climate change.
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This ⬇️ is the brilliantly researched article you didn’t know you wanted to read about ink & gatekeeping in Jewish cultures. With beautiful images too, obvs
Oh, and when you’re done, follow the rabbi
Oh, and when you’re done, follow the rabbi
Jews & Tattoos!!
- The prohibition's original context
- A closer look at sources: HUH. Is this prohibition as limiting in Jewish law as advertised??
- Might biblical Jews have...?
- A Jewish culture w/a tattoo practice
- The Holocaust
- The cemetery thing
- SO MANY Jewish tats! 👀👀👀👀
- The prohibition's original context
- A closer look at sources: HUH. Is this prohibition as limiting in Jewish law as advertised??
- Might biblical Jews have...?
- A Jewish culture w/a tattoo practice
- The Holocaust
- The cemetery thing
- SO MANY Jewish tats! 👀👀👀👀
Tattoo Jew
Yids and Tats, Let's Talk About That
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
January 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
This ⬇️ is the brilliantly researched article you didn’t know you wanted to read about ink & gatekeeping in Jewish cultures. With beautiful images too, obvs
Oh, and when you’re done, follow the rabbi
Oh, and when you’re done, follow the rabbi
What books would you recommend for clergy or other church staff on helping people with eco-anxiety / climate anxiety?
January 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
What books would you recommend for clergy or other church staff on helping people with eco-anxiety / climate anxiety?
While cleaning, I found a copy of MS Office Small Business 2007 Upgrade edition. Turns out people still buy copies of this on ebay. I’m seriously curious: who are they, and why?
January 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
While cleaning, I found a copy of MS Office Small Business 2007 Upgrade edition. Turns out people still buy copies of this on ebay. I’m seriously curious: who are they, and why?
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Bluesky is rethinking social media—and we’re hopeful! 🌟
✅ Create your own feeds
✅ Support local orgs like churches
✅ Keep control of your data
We're excited about what this means for nonprofits & religious orgs.
aboundant.org/why-we-are-h...
#Bluesky #Nonprofits #DigitalCommunity
✅ Create your own feeds
✅ Support local orgs like churches
✅ Keep control of your data
We're excited about what this means for nonprofits & religious orgs.
aboundant.org/why-we-are-h...
#Bluesky #Nonprofits #DigitalCommunity
Why We Are Hopeful about Bluesky for Nonprofits and Religious Organizations - Aboundant
Marshall McLuhan famously said "the medium is the message," and it's possible that social media will always corrupt by its very nature. However, I like what
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December 31, 2024 at 4:21 PM
If you’re looking for an amazing website host for your nonprofit org, progressive church, environmental small business or other group, you’ll be in good hands with Aboundant. It was my privilege to work with that team for several years & now as part of an org that uses their services.
