Rev. John-Marc (They/Them)
@revjohn-marc.bsky.social
Unitarian Christian Church of America , Seminarian, Theologian, Game Designer, Zine Editor, Queer. Inspired by Jon Sobrino, Leonardo Boff, AJ Heschel, Theodore Parker, Minot Savage, Dorothea Dix, Joseph Tuckerman, Susan B Anthony and more!
Over the past couple of weeks I have been thinking about how my ministry started with holding sacred space on Twitter during the early pandemic, for Pagans, Occult folx, and Christians. Having all sorts of incredible conversations, and even the Eucharist over zoom.
June 7, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Over the past couple of weeks I have been thinking about how my ministry started with holding sacred space on Twitter during the early pandemic, for Pagans, Occult folx, and Christians. Having all sorts of incredible conversations, and even the Eucharist over zoom.
Every minister who ministers to the LGBTQ community, regardless of denomination or affiliation, should have a copy of this book.
I cannot recommend it enough.
I cannot recommend it enough.
Next week! LlewellynCon features some fantastic authors talking about a wide array of metaphysical topics in short, 30-minute windows! Most will do live Q&A as well.
Registration is free and gets you a free sticker and the ability to enter drawings for some […]
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June 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Every minister who ministers to the LGBTQ community, regardless of denomination or affiliation, should have a copy of this book.
I cannot recommend it enough.
I cannot recommend it enough.
Lord your sense of humor does not escape me. This Unitarian was asked to preach on Trinity Sunday for my local Disciples of Christ congregation.
To God be the Glory and the wondrous humor!
To God be the Glory and the wondrous humor!
June 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Lord your sense of humor does not escape me. This Unitarian was asked to preach on Trinity Sunday for my local Disciples of Christ congregation.
To God be the Glory and the wondrous humor!
To God be the Glory and the wondrous humor!
'Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.'
Proverbs 21:13
We cannot ignore the cries of the poor and then pretend to be the light of the world.
Proverbs 21:13
We cannot ignore the cries of the poor and then pretend to be the light of the world.
May 21, 2025 at 4:21 AM
'Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.'
Proverbs 21:13
We cannot ignore the cries of the poor and then pretend to be the light of the world.
Proverbs 21:13
We cannot ignore the cries of the poor and then pretend to be the light of the world.
I'm excited to talk with @EnfysBook.kind.social.ap.brid.gy about their book Queer Rites in a couple of weeks. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it.
May 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I'm excited to talk with @EnfysBook.kind.social.ap.brid.gy about their book Queer Rites in a couple of weeks. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it.
Being a Unitarian nerd and taking UU history and polity this semester is just a joyous ride.
I’m very excited of course to cover more Unitarian ground but also excited to learn more about the history of our Universalist siblings.
I’m very excited of course to cover more Unitarian ground but also excited to learn more about the history of our Universalist siblings.
May 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Being a Unitarian nerd and taking UU history and polity this semester is just a joyous ride.
I’m very excited of course to cover more Unitarian ground but also excited to learn more about the history of our Universalist siblings.
I’m very excited of course to cover more Unitarian ground but also excited to learn more about the history of our Universalist siblings.
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Liberal political parties in the UK whining about not being welcome at Pride purely because they think they deserve to be there is a perfect case study of the liberal attitude to votes more generally ("every minority's fealty is owed to us up front no matter how many promises we break")
May 14, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Liberal political parties in the UK whining about not being welcome at Pride purely because they think they deserve to be there is a perfect case study of the liberal attitude to votes more generally ("every minority's fealty is owed to us up front no matter how many promises we break")
Thank you for sharing this. Anyone can come hang out with us on facebook as well: www.facebook.com/share/g/1EnY...
May 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Thank you for sharing this. Anyone can come hang out with us on facebook as well: www.facebook.com/share/g/1EnY...
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Many thanks to my new follower @revjohn-marc.bsky.social for introducing me to the Unitarian Christian Church of America (UCCA) of which I hope to learn more about soon. Here's an intro video from their YouTube channel if you're interested as well: youtu.be/bKSTaUbe7bM?...
UCCA Introduction, Video 1
YouTube video by Unitarian Christian Church of America (UCCA)
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May 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Many thanks to my new follower @revjohn-marc.bsky.social for introducing me to the Unitarian Christian Church of America (UCCA) of which I hope to learn more about soon. Here's an intro video from their YouTube channel if you're interested as well: youtu.be/bKSTaUbe7bM?...
If seminary had taught me anything, it’s they not enough people in the world are ok with being disliked. Because if we had voices who were louder before we reached moments of crisis, we might have been able to move before those crises happened.
May 13, 2025 at 3:17 AM
If seminary had taught me anything, it’s they not enough people in the world are ok with being disliked. Because if we had voices who were louder before we reached moments of crisis, we might have been able to move before those crises happened.
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Pope Leo's first sermon and, uh, his using the phrase "be ever more fully a city set upon a hill" and cf'ing it to Rev 21:10 instead of any of the others before saying "many baptized Christians" are "living in a state of practical atheism" is. Well. Shots fired!
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/g...
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/g...
Read Pope Leo XIV's first homily as pope
During his homily, delivered in Italian, Leo XIV said that Christians must serve a world that is often hostile to their beliefs.
www.npr.org
May 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Pope Leo's first sermon and, uh, his using the phrase "be ever more fully a city set upon a hill" and cf'ing it to Rev 21:10 instead of any of the others before saying "many baptized Christians" are "living in a state of practical atheism" is. Well. Shots fired!
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/g...
www.npr.org/2025/05/09/g...
Our churches must refuse to be silent regarding the current state of the world and US politics. So many people are being adversely affected by hateful policies and executive orders aimed at those on the margins.
May 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Our churches must refuse to be silent regarding the current state of the world and US politics. So many people are being adversely affected by hateful policies and executive orders aimed at those on the margins.
More of our ministers need take up the fierceness of our prophetic predecessors. But why preach against inequity when it might offend your wealthy congregants? Many serve Mammon while using the language and look of the church.
May 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
More of our ministers need take up the fierceness of our prophetic predecessors. But why preach against inequity when it might offend your wealthy congregants? Many serve Mammon while using the language and look of the church.
Hey everyone, I sold 7 copies of my book over the first few days. And have sense made it available in a variety of formats.
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And an epub version here: www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
If you’re curious as to what I have been working, you can get a physical copy here: www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
And an epub version here: www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
Foundational Explorations
What does it mean to live a faith that is free, grounded, and guided by love?
Rooted in the ten foundational beliefs of the Unitarian Christian Church of America (UCCA), this book offers a creedless ...
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May 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Hey everyone, I sold 7 copies of my book over the first few days. And have sense made it available in a variety of formats.
If you’re curious as to what I have been working, you can get a physical copy here: www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
And an epub version here: www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
If you’re curious as to what I have been working, you can get a physical copy here: www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
And an epub version here: www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
Almost 200 years later, too much of Theodore Parker’s writing reads as if it were written for today. History and theology seem to repeat themselves in a never ending cycle, comprised of those who support exploitation and dehumanization and those against it. “How long oh lord!?”, indeed.
May 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Almost 200 years later, too much of Theodore Parker’s writing reads as if it were written for today. History and theology seem to repeat themselves in a never ending cycle, comprised of those who support exploitation and dehumanization and those against it. “How long oh lord!?”, indeed.
I love the Crossway Journal Bible series, for the portability, the journaling aspect, and the beautiful cover art. While I prefer the NRSV translation, I don’t think the ESV takes away from this and in many ways is more accessible for a lot of people.These are great for solo or group study.
May 3, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I love the Crossway Journal Bible series, for the portability, the journaling aspect, and the beautiful cover art. While I prefer the NRSV translation, I don’t think the ESV takes away from this and in many ways is more accessible for a lot of people.These are great for solo or group study.
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Rubio publicly criticizing an ally for cracking down on right-wing extremism. And Germany hitting back. We are in a new world
May 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Rubio publicly criticizing an ally for cracking down on right-wing extremism. And Germany hitting back. We are in a new world
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📖 Big news, friends—I wrote a book! Foundational Explorations is a guide to living out a faith rooted in freedom, love, and curiosity within the Unitarian Christian tradition. If you’re looking for a spiritual path that welcomes your whole self, this might be for you.
www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
Foundational Explorations
What does it mean to live a faith that is free, grounded, and guided by love?
Rooted in the ten foundational beliefs of the Unitarian Christian Church of America (UCCA), this book offers a creedless ...
www.lulu.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
📖 Big news, friends—I wrote a book! Foundational Explorations is a guide to living out a faith rooted in freedom, love, and curiosity within the Unitarian Christian tradition. If you’re looking for a spiritual path that welcomes your whole self, this might be for you.
www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
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For those of you who prefer books in PDF format, I recently uploaded the PDF version to my itch. If you would like to purchase a downloadable copy you can do so here: john-marx.itch.io/foundational...
EPub version is coming for those who prefer an ereader expereince. It is just pending approval.
EPub version is coming for those who prefer an ereader expereince. It is just pending approval.
Foundational Explorations by John-Marx
Reflecting on and Living into the Ten Foundational Beliefs of the Unitarian Christian Church of America
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May 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
For those of you who prefer books in PDF format, I recently uploaded the PDF version to my itch. If you would like to purchase a downloadable copy you can do so here: john-marx.itch.io/foundational...
EPub version is coming for those who prefer an ereader expereince. It is just pending approval.
EPub version is coming for those who prefer an ereader expereince. It is just pending approval.
For those of you who prefer books in PDF format, I recently uploaded the PDF version to my itch. If you would like to purchase a downloadable copy you can do so here: john-marx.itch.io/foundational...
EPub version is coming for those who prefer an ereader expereince. It is just pending approval.
EPub version is coming for those who prefer an ereader expereince. It is just pending approval.
Foundational Explorations by John-Marx
Reflecting on and Living into the Ten Foundational Beliefs of the Unitarian Christian Church of America
john-marx.itch.io
May 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
For those of you who prefer books in PDF format, I recently uploaded the PDF version to my itch. If you would like to purchase a downloadable copy you can do so here: john-marx.itch.io/foundational...
EPub version is coming for those who prefer an ereader expereince. It is just pending approval.
EPub version is coming for those who prefer an ereader expereince. It is just pending approval.
📖 Big news, friends—I wrote a book! Foundational Explorations is a guide to living out a faith rooted in freedom, love, and curiosity within the Unitarian Christian tradition. If you’re looking for a spiritual path that welcomes your whole self, this might be for you.
www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
Foundational Explorations
What does it mean to live a faith that is free, grounded, and guided by love?
Rooted in the ten foundational beliefs of the Unitarian Christian Church of America (UCCA), this book offers a creedless ...
www.lulu.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM
📖 Big news, friends—I wrote a book! Foundational Explorations is a guide to living out a faith rooted in freedom, love, and curiosity within the Unitarian Christian tradition. If you’re looking for a spiritual path that welcomes your whole self, this might be for you.
www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
www.lulu.com/shop/john-ma...
Today while doing laundry my proof copy came in the mail. There are a few minor formatting adjustments to be made. Overall I’m incredibly happy with it!
April 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today while doing laundry my proof copy came in the mail. There are a few minor formatting adjustments to be made. Overall I’m incredibly happy with it!