Dave Brauer-Rieke
@davebrauerrieke.bsky.social
Retired Lutheran pastor & former Oregon bishop wrestling with what it means to honor prior vocations and reclaim my own voice. (So filters off!! <g>) Cyclist & hiker, father of three, grandfather of three, married, climate concerned, sometimes poet/artist.
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FIRST AND MAIN – SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2025
She’s taken her stand at First and Main, at the busiest intersection. Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest shouting, “You—I’m talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets!
Listen up!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
FIRST AND MAIN – SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2025
She’s taken her stand at First and Main, at the busiest intersection. Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest shouting, “You—I’m talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets!
Listen up!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
First and Main
FIRST AND MAIN – SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2025 Proverbs 8:1-4: Does not wisdom call and understanding raise her voice? 2 On the height...
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June 14, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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FIRST AND MAIN – SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2025
She’s taken her stand at First and Main, at the busiest intersection. Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest shouting, “You—I’m talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets!
Listen up!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
FIRST AND MAIN – SUNDAY JUNE 15, 2025
She’s taken her stand at First and Main, at the busiest intersection. Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest shouting, “You—I’m talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets!
Listen up!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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WHEN CONFUSION REIGNS – SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2025
Pentecost isn’t about multiple languages. It’s about one clear and concise truth!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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WHEN CONFUSION REIGNS – SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2025
Pentecost isn’t about multiple languages. It’s about one clear and concise truth!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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When Confusion Reigns
WHEN CONFUSION REIGNS – SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2025 Acts 2:1-21: “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 ...
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June 8, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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WHEN CONFUSION REIGNS – SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2025
Pentecost isn’t about multiple languages. It’s about one clear and concise truth!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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WHEN CONFUSION REIGNS – SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2025
Pentecost isn’t about multiple languages. It’s about one clear and concise truth!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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THE END OF THE STORY – SUNDAY JUNE 1 2025
The essence of faith is to bring tomorrow back into our today. Don’t let present day politics obscure the Truth. Hold fast my friends!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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THE END OF THE STORY – SUNDAY JUNE 1 2025
The essence of faith is to bring tomorrow back into our today. Don’t let present day politics obscure the Truth. Hold fast my friends!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
davebrauerrieke.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
The End of the Story
THE END OF THE STORY – SUNDAY JUNE 1, 2025 Revelation 22:16-17, 20-21: 16 “It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testi...
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May 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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THE END OF THE STORY – SUNDAY JUNE 1 2025
The essence of faith is to bring tomorrow back into our today. Don’t let present day politics obscure the Truth. Hold fast my friends!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
davebrauerrieke.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
THE END OF THE STORY – SUNDAY JUNE 1 2025
The essence of faith is to bring tomorrow back into our today. Don’t let present day politics obscure the Truth. Hold fast my friends!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
davebrauerrieke.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-...
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PAST THE PRESENT – SUNDAY MAY 25 2025
What do you see in the mirror of tomorrow? Our present path may indeed be rocky and convoluted, but we are nonetheless drawn forward into holiness.
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
PAST THE PRESENT – SUNDAY MAY 25 2025
What do you see in the mirror of tomorrow? Our present path may indeed be rocky and convoluted, but we are nonetheless drawn forward into holiness.
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Past the Present
PAST THE PRESENT – SUNDAY MAY 25, 2025 Revelation 21:22-22:5: “I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty...
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May 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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PAST THE PRESENT – SUNDAY MAY 25 2025
What do you see in the mirror of tomorrow? Our present path may indeed be rocky and convoluted, but we are nonetheless drawn forward into holiness.
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
PAST THE PRESENT – SUNDAY MAY 25 2025
What do you see in the mirror of tomorrow? Our present path may indeed be rocky and convoluted, but we are nonetheless drawn forward into holiness.
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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COIN OF THE REALM – SUNDAY MAY 18 2025
Tuesday is the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the first major DEI failure of the Christian Church - the first time Christians allowed conformity to be forced upon them by a supreme political leader.
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
COIN OF THE REALM – SUNDAY MAY 18 2025
Tuesday is the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the first major DEI failure of the Christian Church - the first time Christians allowed conformity to be forced upon them by a supreme political leader.
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Coin of the Realm
COIN OF THE REALM – SUNDAY MAY 18, 2025 THE NICENE CREED: “. . . We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally beg...
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May 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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COIN OF THE REALM – SUNDAY MAY 18 2025
Tuesday is the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the first major DEI failure of the Christian Church - the first time Christians allowed conformity to be forced upon them by a supreme political leader.
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
COIN OF THE REALM – SUNDAY MAY 18 2025
Tuesday is the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, the first major DEI failure of the Christian Church - the first time Christians allowed conformity to be forced upon them by a supreme political leader.
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Reposted by Dave Brauer-Rieke
Last week, ELCA leaders joined in solidarity Apache Stronghold to demand that the Indigenous sacred ground of Chíchʼil Bił Dagoteel (Oak Flat) is protected from mining.
A temporary injunction was granted by a federal judge! But now is the time to press your elected officials.
bit.ly/oakflat-news
A temporary injunction was granted by a federal judge! But now is the time to press your elected officials.
bit.ly/oakflat-news
Supporters of Oak Flat advocate for its protection at critical time for sacred land
Editor’s note: In a victory for Apache Stronghold, the temporary injunction mentioned in this story was granted on Friday by a federal judge. Learn more here.
bit.ly
May 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Last week, ELCA leaders joined in solidarity Apache Stronghold to demand that the Indigenous sacred ground of Chíchʼil Bił Dagoteel (Oak Flat) is protected from mining.
A temporary injunction was granted by a federal judge! But now is the time to press your elected officials.
bit.ly/oakflat-news
A temporary injunction was granted by a federal judge! But now is the time to press your elected officials.
bit.ly/oakflat-news
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CREDO – SUNDAY MAY 11, 2025
“Knowing” and “believing” aren’t the same thing. When I get discouraged I ask myself. “What do you know Dave? (Or *think* you know?) What is getting you down?
The better question is “What do you *believe* Dave?!”
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
CREDO – SUNDAY MAY 11, 2025
“Knowing” and “believing” aren’t the same thing. When I get discouraged I ask myself. “What do you know Dave? (Or *think* you know?) What is getting you down?
The better question is “What do you *believe* Dave?!”
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Credo
CREDO – SUNDAY MAY 11, 2025 John 10:22-30 “ At that time the Festival of the Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and...
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May 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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CREDO – SUNDAY MAY 11, 2025
“Knowing” and “believing” aren’t the same thing. When I get discouraged I ask myself. “What do you know Dave? (Or *think* you know?) What is getting you down?
The better question is “What do you *believe* Dave?!”
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
CREDO – SUNDAY MAY 11, 2025
“Knowing” and “believing” aren’t the same thing. When I get discouraged I ask myself. “What do you know Dave? (Or *think* you know?) What is getting you down?
The better question is “What do you *believe* Dave?!”
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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49 DAYS – SUNDAY MAY 4 2025
We’ve taken time to grieve and be angry over Trump atrocities. His first 100 days have shown us all we need to know. Time to be the change we want to see. So, why are these guys out fishing again?!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
49 DAYS – SUNDAY MAY 4 2025
We’ve taken time to grieve and be angry over Trump atrocities. His first 100 days have shown us all we need to know. Time to be the change we want to see. So, why are these guys out fishing again?!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
49 Days
49 DAYS – SUNDAY MAY 4, 2025 John 21:1-19 “ After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he...
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May 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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49 DAYS – SUNDAY MAY 4 2025
We’ve taken time to grieve and be angry over Trump atrocities. His first 100 days have shown us all we need to know. Time to be the change we want to see. So, why are these guys out fishing again?!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
49 DAYS – SUNDAY MAY 4 2025
We’ve taken time to grieve and be angry over Trump atrocities. His first 100 days have shown us all we need to know. Time to be the change we want to see. So, why are these guys out fishing again?!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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NOW WE START – SUNDAY APRIL 27 2025
Wednesday is the end of the Pres. Trump's first 100 days in office. Now it is our turn!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
NOW WE START – SUNDAY APRIL 27 2025
Wednesday is the end of the Pres. Trump's first 100 days in office. Now it is our turn!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Now We Start!
NOW WE START – SUNDAY APRIL 27, 2025 John 20:19-31 “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors were locked w...
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April 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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NOW WE START – SUNDAY APRIL 27 2025
Wednesday is the end of the Pres. Trump's first 100 days in office. Now it is our turn!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
NOW WE START – SUNDAY APRIL 27 2025
Wednesday is the end of the Pres. Trump's first 100 days in office. Now it is our turn!
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
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SMALL THINGS – SUNDAY APRIL 20 2025
The Resurrection allows us to ask questions like that of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals: “If the government has conceded that Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported, why then should it not make what was wrong right?”
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
SMALL THINGS – SUNDAY APRIL 20 2025
The Resurrection allows us to ask questions like that of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals: “If the government has conceded that Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported, why then should it not make what was wrong right?”
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Small Things
SMALL THINGS – SUNDAY APRIL 20, 2025 Luke 24:1-12: “But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spic...
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April 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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SMALL THINGS – SUNDAY APRIL 20 2025
The Resurrection allows us to ask questions like that of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals: “If the government has conceded that Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported, why then should it not make what was wrong right?”
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
SMALL THINGS – SUNDAY APRIL 20 2025
The Resurrection allows us to ask questions like that of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals: “If the government has conceded that Abrego Garcia was wrongly deported, why then should it not make what was wrong right?”
#lutheran #elca @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
One of our country's most respected Judges, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, 81 year old, Republican, Reagan appointee, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, ruling in the Abrego Garcia case yesterday - encourages the Trump administration to "summon the best that is within us."
Apparently this is it.
Apparently this is it.
April 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
One of our country's most respected Judges, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, 81 year old, Republican, Reagan appointee, Judge J. Harvie Wilkinson III, ruling in the Abrego Garcia case yesterday - encourages the Trump administration to "summon the best that is within us."
Apparently this is it.
Apparently this is it.
Reposted by Dave Brauer-Rieke
We are deeply alarmed following the recent reporting indicating that the Trump administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of #Afghanistan, a decision that puts more than 9,000 individuals at risk of deportation as early as May.
📰 Read our statement: bit.ly/42K6z0e
📰 Read our statement: bit.ly/42K6z0e
![Terminating protections for Afghans is a morally indefensible betrayal of allies who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us.
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April 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We are deeply alarmed following the recent reporting indicating that the Trump administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of #Afghanistan, a decision that puts more than 9,000 individuals at risk of deportation as early as May.
📰 Read our statement: bit.ly/42K6z0e
📰 Read our statement: bit.ly/42K6z0e
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STICKS AND STONES – SUNDAY APRIL 13 2025
Christians think of Palm Sunday and the “Kings of Kings” entering Jerusalem in triumph. Jews think of political and religious liberation. Jesus, well, he had a message to deliver!
#lutheran #elca @elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
STICKS AND STONES – SUNDAY APRIL 13 2025
Christians think of Palm Sunday and the “Kings of Kings” entering Jerusalem in triumph. Jews think of political and religious liberation. Jesus, well, he had a message to deliver!
#lutheran #elca @elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Sticks and Stones
STICKS AND STONES – SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2025 Luke 19:28-40: “When Jesus had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount ...
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April 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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STICKS AND STONES – SUNDAY APRIL 13 2025
Christians think of Palm Sunday and the “Kings of Kings” entering Jerusalem in triumph. Jews think of political and religious liberation. Jesus, well, he had a message to deliver!
#lutheran #elca @elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
STICKS AND STONES – SUNDAY APRIL 13 2025
Christians think of Palm Sunday and the “Kings of Kings” entering Jerusalem in triumph. Jews think of political and religious liberation. Jesus, well, he had a message to deliver!
#lutheran #elca @elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Amazing!! The Supreme Court in a 9-0 decision today supported the decision of a lower court requiring the Trump Administration to "facilitate Abrego Garcia’s release from custody in El Salvador ..."
I am hopeful tonight for the safe return of Mr. Garcia.
#scotus #justice #garcia #hope
I am hopeful tonight for the safe return of Mr. Garcia.
#scotus #justice #garcia #hope
Justices direct government to facilitate return of Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador - SCOTUSblog
The Supreme Court on Thursday evening largely left in place an order by a federal judge in Maryland directing the government to return to the United States a Maryland man who is currently being held i...
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April 11, 2025 at 4:10 AM
On April 9 1945 Dietrich Bonhoeffer was hanged for conspiring against the Nazis. On this 80th anniversary we recall his words that 'We are not to simply bandage the wounds of victims beneath the wheels of injustice. We are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself'.
#lutheran #resist #boycott #elca
#lutheran #resist #boycott #elca
April 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
For those of you who love Scrabble and other word games.
(What my Federal Employee son whose boss has been illegally fired creates while he's on Administrative Leave.)
It's fun - give it a try!! tidy.games/spelt
#games #words #scrabble #solitare #FTC
(What my Federal Employee son whose boss has been illegally fired creates while he's on Administrative Leave.)
It's fun - give it a try!! tidy.games/spelt
#games #words #scrabble #solitare #FTC
Spelt
A word-farming game.
tidy.games
April 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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FRANGRANCE – SUNDAY APRIL 6 2025
Judas Iscariot and Elon Musk/DOGE/Trump. Same difference. Same lie. Same self-centered theft and feathering of their own nest. Same betrayal of all that is holy. We’re not fooled, are we?!
#lutheran #elca @elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
FRANGRANCE – SUNDAY APRIL 6 2025
Judas Iscariot and Elon Musk/DOGE/Trump. Same difference. Same lie. Same self-centered theft and feathering of their own nest. Same betrayal of all that is holy. We’re not fooled, are we?!
#lutheran #elca @elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Fragrance
FRAGRANCE – SUNDAY APRIL 6, 2025 John 12:1-8: “Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raise...
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April 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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FRANGRANCE – SUNDAY APRIL 6 2025
Judas Iscariot and Elon Musk/DOGE/Trump. Same difference. Same lie. Same self-centered theft and feathering of their own nest. Same betrayal of all that is holy. We’re not fooled, are we?!
#lutheran #elca @elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
FRANGRANCE – SUNDAY APRIL 6 2025
Judas Iscariot and Elon Musk/DOGE/Trump. Same difference. Same lie. Same self-centered theft and feathering of their own nest. Same betrayal of all that is holy. We’re not fooled, are we?!
#lutheran #elca @elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Great hike through Tyron State Park in Portland, OR with friends today. Trilliums were out and other wonderful sites!
April 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Great hike through Tyron State Park in Portland, OR with friends today. Trilliums were out and other wonderful sites!
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PERSPECTIVE – SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2025
We all see things differently – that’s obvious. If we share our perspectives, we all benefit. If we are forced into the silence of Salvadorian prisons, we all suffer. That’s obvious, too. So, what’s with this “prodigal” father?
@lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
PERSPECTIVE – SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2025
We all see things differently – that’s obvious. If we share our perspectives, we all benefit. If we are forced into the silence of Salvadorian prisons, we all suffer. That’s obvious, too. So, what’s with this “prodigal” father?
@lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
Perspective
PERSPECTIVE – SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2025 Luke 15:1-3 & 11-32 “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And ...
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March 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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PERSPECTIVE – SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2025
We all see things differently – that’s obvious. If we share our perspectives, we all benefit. If we are forced into the silence of Salvadorian prisons, we all suffer. That’s obvious, too. So, what’s with this “prodigal” father?
@lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
PERSPECTIVE – SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2025
We all see things differently – that’s obvious. If we share our perspectives, we all benefit. If we are forced into the silence of Salvadorian prisons, we all suffer. That’s obvious, too. So, what’s with this “prodigal” father?
@lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
"We, the Lutheran (ELCA) bishops in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, are concerned about an executive order that established a new “Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias.” ... aligns the federal government with Christian Nationalism ..."
@elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
@elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
'The President is a dangerous threat to religious liberty': Lutheran bishops take a stand
Who gets to decide what is Christian? What does religious liberty look like today? With so much unsettling and destabilizing news coming from the new administration in Washington, DC, it’s hard to kee...
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March 27, 2025 at 11:02 PM
"We, the Lutheran (ELCA) bishops in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, are concerned about an executive order that established a new “Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias.” ... aligns the federal government with Christian Nationalism ..."
@elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
@elcalutherans.bsky.social @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social
@ecoamerica.bsky.social
I'm one of 2000+ participants from around the world learning with the EcoAmerica "Blessed Tomorrow" 2025 Faith and Climate Summit today. Great event!
You can still join us to hear the rest of our great line up: buff.ly/voGoXBq
I'm one of 2000+ participants from around the world learning with the EcoAmerica "Blessed Tomorrow" 2025 Faith and Climate Summit today. Great event!
You can still join us to hear the rest of our great line up: buff.ly/voGoXBq
National Faith + Climate Forum 2025
buff.ly
March 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
@ecoamerica.bsky.social
I'm one of 2000+ participants from around the world learning with the EcoAmerica "Blessed Tomorrow" 2025 Faith and Climate Summit today. Great event!
You can still join us to hear the rest of our great line up: buff.ly/voGoXBq
I'm one of 2000+ participants from around the world learning with the EcoAmerica "Blessed Tomorrow" 2025 Faith and Climate Summit today. Great event!
You can still join us to hear the rest of our great line up: buff.ly/voGoXBq
Reposted by Dave Brauer-Rieke
Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, U.S. Senator (D- GA) opens the 2025 National Faith + Climate Forum with a strong keynote. "What’s good for our ecology is also good for our economy." You can still join us to hear the rest of our great line up: buff.ly/voGoXBq
March 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, U.S. Senator (D- GA) opens the 2025 National Faith + Climate Forum with a strong keynote. "What’s good for our ecology is also good for our economy." You can still join us to hear the rest of our great line up: buff.ly/voGoXBq