Mother Julie
@juliahendrix.bsky.social
Episcopal priest | she/her | Rector of St Mark’s | Grammy to Theo and Augie | genealogy nerd | crocheting addict | dog and cat obsessed | trying not to kill my plants | former teacher, former attorney
getting my hands dirty in everyday life
getting my hands dirty in everyday life
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Sharing this from Rt. Rev. Jonathan H. Folts, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota.
“One of our own priests was targeted at his home—so let no one say, ‘it can’t happen here.’ It can. It has. It is. And rest assured, we will not remain silent or passive in responding.”
My heart aches.
“One of our own priests was targeted at his home—so let no one say, ‘it can’t happen here.’ It can. It has. It is. And rest assured, we will not remain silent or passive in responding.”
My heart aches.
February 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Sharing this from Rt. Rev. Jonathan H. Folts, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota.
“One of our own priests was targeted at his home—so let no one say, ‘it can’t happen here.’ It can. It has. It is. And rest assured, we will not remain silent or passive in responding.”
My heart aches.
“One of our own priests was targeted at his home—so let no one say, ‘it can’t happen here.’ It can. It has. It is. And rest assured, we will not remain silent or passive in responding.”
My heart aches.
A lot of my parishioners are asking me, what can we do now? The federal government seems out of control -- we do what generations did before us -- we act locally -- we take care of those in our immediate vicinity -- we stand up for the Good News.
February 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A lot of my parishioners are asking me, what can we do now? The federal government seems out of control -- we do what generations did before us -- we act locally -- we take care of those in our immediate vicinity -- we stand up for the Good News.
So, USAID appears to be gone. My husband devoted more than 30 years of his life to that institution -- to helping the poor in other countries. Is this who we really want to be? For more info on USAID, read here:
What is USAID, the government agency targeted by Trump and Elon Musk?
Elon Musk called USAID a criminal organization that should “die.” Proponents say it’s a key arm of U.S. influence that, if destroyed, “cannot be easily rebuilt.”
www.washingtonpost.com
February 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
So, USAID appears to be gone. My husband devoted more than 30 years of his life to that institution -- to helping the poor in other countries. Is this who we really want to be? For more info on USAID, read here:
We all need to watch this for some good endorphins :)
Here are The Top 10 Dogs of the week!
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He Tried His First Blueberry
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January 31, 2025 at 5:18 PM
We all need to watch this for some good endorphins :)
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And I could use less ontological dithering from the media of record here. That’s a Nazi salute, that’s a concentration camp, and that’s a lie. Euphemisms have gotten too expensive.
January 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
And I could use less ontological dithering from the media of record here. That’s a Nazi salute, that’s a concentration camp, and that’s a lie. Euphemisms have gotten too expensive.
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“Forget the myths the media's created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.”
Got me tearing up first thing in the morning.
January 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“Forget the myths the media's created about the White House. The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand.”
The dogs say good morning but the cats are not ready to be sociable.
January 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The dogs say good morning but the cats are not ready to be sociable.
Is the Christian Church finally finding its voice?
#CapCut #speakingout #standingup #LGBTQ #christiantiktok #christianity #immigrants
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January 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Is the Christian Church finally finding its voice?
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News: Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, DC, apologizes to LGBTQ people: "The way that we have treated our LGBTQ brothers and sisters has brought them tears and too many of us disgrace."
outreach.faith/2025/01/card...
outreach.faith/2025/01/card...
Cardinal Wilton Gregory: I apologize to LGBTQ Catholics
The outgoing archbishop of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Wilton Gregory, said that LBGTQ people in the church have not been treated well and offered an apology.
outreach.faith
January 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
News: Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, DC, apologizes to LGBTQ people: "The way that we have treated our LGBTQ brothers and sisters has brought them tears and too many of us disgrace."
outreach.faith/2025/01/card...
outreach.faith/2025/01/card...
Last year, my husband made the tough decision to retire and come to the Midwest & live with his priest wife. He loved his job. He loved helping the poor & oppressed in other countries. Today, we both looked at each other & are grateful he made the bold leap to live in Central Wisconsin.
Senior USAID staff put on leave amid Trump’s order halting foreign aid
The move, detailed in emails obtained by The Post, comes as the Trump administration seeks to radically reorient the U.S. relationship with foreign assistance.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Last year, my husband made the tough decision to retire and come to the Midwest & live with his priest wife. He loved his job. He loved helping the poor & oppressed in other countries. Today, we both looked at each other & are grateful he made the bold leap to live in Central Wisconsin.
This is despicable -- does no one have any guts to stand up for what is right?
Google said it would rename the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” after it is updated in the U.S. government system in response to President Trump’s executive order.
People in Mexico will see the Gulf of Mexico, while those outside the two countries will see both names, the company said.
People in Mexico will see the Gulf of Mexico, while those outside the two countries will see both names, the company said.
Google Maps says U.S. users will see Trump’s new name for Gulf of Mexico
Google said it would rename the body of water to “Gulf of America” after it is updated in the U.S. government system in response to Trump’s executive order.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This is despicable -- does no one have any guts to stand up for what is right?
It is the third day of
Roiling stomach and
Muscles that whine.
The awareness of my body
Is not fun.
Canceled meetings, typed out apologies, darkened church.
Dogs hover, cats perplexed.
Pray has become simplified and brief.
I am here, God.
Roiling stomach and
Muscles that whine.
The awareness of my body
Is not fun.
Canceled meetings, typed out apologies, darkened church.
Dogs hover, cats perplexed.
Pray has become simplified and brief.
I am here, God.
December 4, 2024 at 3:30 PM
It is the third day of
Roiling stomach and
Muscles that whine.
The awareness of my body
Is not fun.
Canceled meetings, typed out apologies, darkened church.
Dogs hover, cats perplexed.
Pray has become simplified and brief.
I am here, God.
Roiling stomach and
Muscles that whine.
The awareness of my body
Is not fun.
Canceled meetings, typed out apologies, darkened church.
Dogs hover, cats perplexed.
Pray has become simplified and brief.
I am here, God.
The silence of the church
allows me to breathe.
No chatter, no chairs scraping the wood
in Fellowship Hall
Just the wind that follows snow
smacking my window.
The sermon beckons.
The class for Advent waves its arms.
Thanksgiving is next week.
How did that happen?
allows me to breathe.
No chatter, no chairs scraping the wood
in Fellowship Hall
Just the wind that follows snow
smacking my window.
The sermon beckons.
The class for Advent waves its arms.
Thanksgiving is next week.
How did that happen?
November 21, 2024 at 6:48 PM
The silence of the church
allows me to breathe.
No chatter, no chairs scraping the wood
in Fellowship Hall
Just the wind that follows snow
smacking my window.
The sermon beckons.
The class for Advent waves its arms.
Thanksgiving is next week.
How did that happen?
allows me to breathe.
No chatter, no chairs scraping the wood
in Fellowship Hall
Just the wind that follows snow
smacking my window.
The sermon beckons.
The class for Advent waves its arms.
Thanksgiving is next week.
How did that happen?
Cup of coffee
Sitting quietly next to husband and his coffee
He is up because I am up —
It is early Saturday and anxiety has not let my stomach go
Work day ahead — lecture to set up, choir practice, sermon writing
Sermon writing is where my anxiety waits
I cannot say all I want bc I live in purple
Sitting quietly next to husband and his coffee
He is up because I am up —
It is early Saturday and anxiety has not let my stomach go
Work day ahead — lecture to set up, choir practice, sermon writing
Sermon writing is where my anxiety waits
I cannot say all I want bc I live in purple
November 16, 2024 at 12:29 PM
Cup of coffee
Sitting quietly next to husband and his coffee
He is up because I am up —
It is early Saturday and anxiety has not let my stomach go
Work day ahead — lecture to set up, choir practice, sermon writing
Sermon writing is where my anxiety waits
I cannot say all I want bc I live in purple
Sitting quietly next to husband and his coffee
He is up because I am up —
It is early Saturday and anxiety has not let my stomach go
Work day ahead — lecture to set up, choir practice, sermon writing
Sermon writing is where my anxiety waits
I cannot say all I want bc I live in purple