Violet Johnicker
@violetjohnicker.bsky.social
Always a good day to go fishing.
Rockford, IL
Rockford, IL
Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Dale Caldwell, United Methodist pastor, on his election as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey!!!
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Dale Caldwell, United Methodist pastor, on his election as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey!!!
Sunday at 4pm, you're invited!
@tableofgrace.bsky.social
@tableofgrace.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Sunday at 4pm, you're invited!
@tableofgrace.bsky.social
@tableofgrace.bsky.social
Happy All Hallows Eve! Check out @tableofgrace.bsky.social for more info about Sunday afternoon's gathering
October 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Happy All Hallows Eve! Check out @tableofgrace.bsky.social for more info about Sunday afternoon's gathering
Being outside with my kids is the best 🍁♥️🍂
October 21, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Being outside with my kids is the best 🍁♥️🍂
Always good to be in Springfield and see so many dedicated people in the halls advocating for justice and progress!
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Always good to be in Springfield and see so many dedicated people in the halls advocating for justice and progress!
My mom put this up outside her house today. She said attendance has been low where she teaches after two students from the community college were abducted by ICE last week. Every day I see more people speaking up and taking a stand, and it gives me hope!
October 11, 2025 at 11:29 PM
My mom put this up outside her house today. She said attendance has been low where she teaches after two students from the community college were abducted by ICE last week. Every day I see more people speaking up and taking a stand, and it gives me hope!
Feeling hopeful and inspired after getting to see @johnfugelsang.bsky.social in Chicago tonight! A sold out crowd with a sold out book - this guy is on to something...
October 9, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Feeling hopeful and inspired after getting to see @johnfugelsang.bsky.social in Chicago tonight! A sold out crowd with a sold out book - this guy is on to something...
Waukegan, IL has a weekly pro-democracy protest and today my parents and I got to join. Thank you to everyone out there fighting for justice in whatever ways you can.
October 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Waukegan, IL has a weekly pro-democracy protest and today my parents and I got to join. Thank you to everyone out there fighting for justice in whatever ways you can.
Love your neighbor.
And here's the longer version - my sermon from this morning: bit.ly/3V7mXmZ
And here's the longer version - my sermon from this morning: bit.ly/3V7mXmZ
September 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Love your neighbor.
And here's the longer version - my sermon from this morning: bit.ly/3V7mXmZ
And here's the longer version - my sermon from this morning: bit.ly/3V7mXmZ
On Sunday, July 6th at 10am I'll be preaching at The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL on the topic, "The Faithfulness of Protest and Prophetic Truth-Telling" and sharing the book, "Speak Up!" I'd love to see you there!
July 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
On Sunday, July 6th at 10am I'll be preaching at The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL on the topic, "The Faithfulness of Protest and Prophetic Truth-Telling" and sharing the book, "Speak Up!" I'd love to see you there!
God loves LGBTQ+ people and so does this pastor! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Happy Pride!
June 7, 2025 at 2:34 AM
God loves LGBTQ+ people and so does this pastor! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Happy Pride!
A good way to start Women's History Month!
March 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A good way to start Women's History Month!
Got my copy of this beautiful new devotional by @revlizzie.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Got my copy of this beautiful new devotional by @revlizzie.bsky.social
Say a prayer for the three of us, we've got some news. After seven wonderful years serving as pastor of Brooke Road UMC, the Bishop is appointing me to plant a new United Methodist congregation in Rockford, IL this summer! Lots of unknowns ahead but I'm so excited to follow this calling!
February 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Say a prayer for the three of us, we've got some news. After seven wonderful years serving as pastor of Brooke Road UMC, the Bishop is appointing me to plant a new United Methodist congregation in Rockford, IL this summer! Lots of unknowns ahead but I'm so excited to follow this calling!
Next American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) meeting in Rockford:
Feb 20th at 6:30pm at the library
You're invited!
Feb 20th at 6:30pm at the library
You're invited!
February 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Next American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) meeting in Rockford:
Feb 20th at 6:30pm at the library
You're invited!
Feb 20th at 6:30pm at the library
You're invited!
For the first time in Rockford Urban Ministries' history, women are serving in both top leadership roles! I'm honored to have been the Executive Director since 2023 and today we elected our new Board President, Karen Hill!
January 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
For the first time in Rockford Urban Ministries' history, women are serving in both top leadership roles! I'm honored to have been the Executive Director since 2023 and today we elected our new Board President, Karen Hill!
The Rockford, IL region is committed to being a welcoming and safe place for all people, and even when federal actions threaten our neighbors, we say, "We've Got Your Back!"
Come out to Second First Church on Saturday from 1pm-3pm to learn what you can do.
Come out to Second First Church on Saturday from 1pm-3pm to learn what you can do.
January 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The Rockford, IL region is committed to being a welcoming and safe place for all people, and even when federal actions threaten our neighbors, we say, "We've Got Your Back!"
Come out to Second First Church on Saturday from 1pm-3pm to learn what you can do.
Come out to Second First Church on Saturday from 1pm-3pm to learn what you can do.
My office is bright and sunny today! Just wanted you to know there are Christians fighting for our trans friends, our immigrant neighbors, and everybody whose peace has been threatened. God calls us to the work of justice and righteousness, and we're not going to stop doing it. That's a promise.
January 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
My office is bright and sunny today! Just wanted you to know there are Christians fighting for our trans friends, our immigrant neighbors, and everybody whose peace has been threatened. God calls us to the work of justice and righteousness, and we're not going to stop doing it. That's a promise.
Immigrants are beloved children of God who are welcome here.
LGBTQ+ people are blessed and created in God's image.
God cares about women's rights and reproductive justice.
Meet inclusive advocacy organizations in the Rockford, IL region this Saturday from 1pm-3pm at Second First Church
LGBTQ+ people are blessed and created in God's image.
God cares about women's rights and reproductive justice.
Meet inclusive advocacy organizations in the Rockford, IL region this Saturday from 1pm-3pm at Second First Church
January 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Immigrants are beloved children of God who are welcome here.
LGBTQ+ people are blessed and created in God's image.
God cares about women's rights and reproductive justice.
Meet inclusive advocacy organizations in the Rockford, IL region this Saturday from 1pm-3pm at Second First Church
LGBTQ+ people are blessed and created in God's image.
God cares about women's rights and reproductive justice.
Meet inclusive advocacy organizations in the Rockford, IL region this Saturday from 1pm-3pm at Second First Church
Tuesday at 7pm, join the new Rockford region ACLU chapter for a Zoom update from American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois staff. We've got work to do. Request the link here: forms.gle/DAx8fDPSX3bq...
January 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tuesday at 7pm, join the new Rockford region ACLU chapter for a Zoom update from American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois staff. We've got work to do. Request the link here: forms.gle/DAx8fDPSX3bq...
"...it is not enough for people to be angry—the supreme task is to organize and unite people so that their anger becomes a transforming force.”
— Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Honoring Dr. Du Bois” (1968)
Art by @liberaljane.bsky.social
— Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Honoring Dr. Du Bois” (1968)
Art by @liberaljane.bsky.social
January 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"...it is not enough for people to be angry—the supreme task is to organize and unite people so that their anger becomes a transforming force.”
— Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Honoring Dr. Du Bois” (1968)
Art by @liberaljane.bsky.social
— Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Honoring Dr. Du Bois” (1968)
Art by @liberaljane.bsky.social
Rockford ACLU meeting!
Hear from your neighbors about their concerns for civil liberties, learn strategies to extend and strengthen basic protections in Illinois from ACLU staff, and find out how you can play a role in protecting civil liberties.
Dec 10th @ 6pm.
Hear from your neighbors about their concerns for civil liberties, learn strategies to extend and strengthen basic protections in Illinois from ACLU staff, and find out how you can play a role in protecting civil liberties.
Dec 10th @ 6pm.
November 25, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Rockford ACLU meeting!
Hear from your neighbors about their concerns for civil liberties, learn strategies to extend and strengthen basic protections in Illinois from ACLU staff, and find out how you can play a role in protecting civil liberties.
Dec 10th @ 6pm.
Hear from your neighbors about their concerns for civil liberties, learn strategies to extend and strengthen basic protections in Illinois from ACLU staff, and find out how you can play a role in protecting civil liberties.
Dec 10th @ 6pm.