Repping @stjohnscbus.bsky.social in Columbus. Come find me!

Got the hair and beard done. New place, new barbers. One for the hair and one for the beard. Both Black (first time for me), friendly, and good-looking. Now I don't look or feel unkempt. And the beard is trimmed short enough that my clergy collar will be visible when I wear it. Glory!

Remember "VALUES VOTERS"?
One of Trump/Musk's first targets is USAID, the world’s largest donor of humanitarian aid. Vulnerable people will needlessly die b/c of this, yet not one word from Trump's prominent white Christian supporters.

Tells you everything you need to know about their real values.

Without public knowledge, Elon Musk is serving as a “special government employee” under President Donald Trump, with access to sensitive information (including your SSN) and broad authority granted by Trump.

I was so energized to see young, queer, and Black and Brown people at a small rally. They spontaneously began leading, they shared some wonderful words, and they had such joy in the midst of despair. This is what we need. Joy in Resistance. #resist #protest #transrights #immigrants #columbusohio

Y'all, just skimming a bit of this gave me joy. I'm going to read more later, but holy shit is this gonna be a guide I use and disseminate. #resist

Are you looking 4 a church that:
✨is in the Columbus, Ohio Area
✨is part of the resistance
✨has been affirming of LGBTQIA+ clergy and ppl before it was trendy?
✨is engaged in anti-racist work
✨allows you to use the bathroom of your choice
Then St. John’s might just be for you! Join us Sun @11 am

What Are We Going to Do?

I came up with a list of 10 "Ws" to begin.

Wake up, Welcome the day, Walk, (Be) With others, Work, Write, Watch the news, practice Wide-sight, Weep, and Wonder.

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So Elon Musk did a Nazi salute.

Then he tried to deflect.

Now he's gone to Germany to speak to the neo-Nazi AfD party, which he's endorsed, saying that Germany should let go of historical guilt -- which is a dog whistle for Holocaust denial.

So Elon Musk is, in fact, a Nazi.

DEI isn't just good; it's sacred. #dei #christianity #progressive #queerclergy

Angles matter.

Your pronouns are respected and your identity is affirmed here. We celebrate the myriad of ways humans reflect the image of God.

I never make New Year's Resolutions, but 20 days into 2025, I have resolved to increase the use of the word "dipshit" in my vocabulary. Somehow I feel like it will be exceptionally useful for at least the next four years. #resolutions #newyear #inauguration #maga #dipshits

White Mainline & Progressive Christians need to say the quiet part out loud.