Rev. Rob Van Ess 🏳️🌈
@robvaness.bsky.social
pastor, teacher, poet, preacher (he/him)
It's almost too big.
November 29, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It's almost too big.
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service in Neenah, WI.
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service in Neenah, WI.
My DeeDee crossed over the rainbow bridge last week after a sudden illness. I keep opening the bedroom curtains each morning and leaving her favorite toy on the windowsill like I always did. She was my heart.
July 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
My DeeDee crossed over the rainbow bridge last week after a sudden illness. I keep opening the bedroom curtains each morning and leaving her favorite toy on the windowsill like I always did. She was my heart.
Does anyone know if that anonymous UCC synod Twitter/ X poster has crossed over to Bluesky?
July 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Does anyone know if that anonymous UCC synod Twitter/ X poster has crossed over to Bluesky?
The way they are running around Capital Hill like chickens with their heads cut off to pass this bill says just as much as this shameful legislation does about who we are as a country today. God have mercy, and may the people find their common sense and love for their neighbor at the ballot box.
July 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The way they are running around Capital Hill like chickens with their heads cut off to pass this bill says just as much as this shameful legislation does about who we are as a country today. God have mercy, and may the people find their common sense and love for their neighbor at the ballot box.
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
March 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
“I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
I understand strategy, yet I am disappointed and a bit disgusted that it appears the party that ran against Project 2025 had no plan in place to fight against it if they lost.
March 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I understand strategy, yet I am disappointed and a bit disgusted that it appears the party that ran against Project 2025 had no plan in place to fight against it if they lost.
Neenah Menasha Ministerial Association held a prayer vigil for peace, and the community response was wonderful. We really felt a connection, so many showed up because they wanted to be a part of the solution. THIS gives me hope.
February 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Neenah Menasha Ministerial Association held a prayer vigil for peace, and the community response was wonderful. We really felt a connection, so many showed up because they wanted to be a part of the solution. THIS gives me hope.
Heard a term today. Manufactured outrage. It's a thing I know. But the way they broke it down as a logical tool, along with a biased media course, It's both terrifying the exhausting. How do we respond?
February 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Heard a term today. Manufactured outrage. It's a thing I know. But the way they broke it down as a logical tool, along with a biased media course, It's both terrifying the exhausting. How do we respond?
I don't usually rant online, it's not my style, but today is the day. Do what you want, I will continue to talk about Marsha "Pay it no mind" Johnson until the day I die. I will tell her story.
February 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I don't usually rant online, it's not my style, but today is the day. Do what you want, I will continue to talk about Marsha "Pay it no mind" Johnson until the day I die. I will tell her story.
Reposted by Rev. Rob Van Ess 🏳️🌈
Reposted by Rev. Rob Van Ess 🏳️🌈
Reposted by Rev. Rob Van Ess 🏳️🌈
if I understand American politics correctly, progressivism is something that requires 60 senate votes to work, while national conservatism doesn’t require any votes at all
February 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
if I understand American politics correctly, progressivism is something that requires 60 senate votes to work, while national conservatism doesn’t require any votes at all
Reposted by Rev. Rob Van Ess 🏳️🌈
PROP - PR Over Policy.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
January 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
PROP - PR Over Policy.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
Don't confuse them.
He is flooding the zone. He knows that media will cover everything he does. Getting people upset. Which helps give him more coverage of the upset people. All just talking about him.
Dems need to be strategic.
Just a note say if you are experiencing trauma today, you are not alone. I am toast. When I'm ready to deal, I truly do believe we will get through this together.
January 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Just a note say if you are experiencing trauma today, you are not alone. I am toast. When I'm ready to deal, I truly do believe we will get through this together.
Posted this protest sign I made 8 years ago, and I still believe this to be true.
January 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Posted this protest sign I made 8 years ago, and I still believe this to be true.
I covet this tree and want to make my own.
December 19, 2024 at 1:33 AM
I covet this tree and want to make my own.
A little eccumenical trouble making with the Neenah-Menasha Min. Assoc. on 11/27/24.
December 2, 2024 at 4:49 PM
A little eccumenical trouble making with the Neenah-Menasha Min. Assoc. on 11/27/24.
Vegan Thanksgiving for 2 ready to travel!
November 28, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Vegan Thanksgiving for 2 ready to travel!
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
November 18, 2024 at 1:29 PM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
James Baldwin
James Baldwin
