Abolition Ecclesiology: A Spatial Theology for a Church Against Prisons In Abolition Ecclesiology, Hannah Bowman offers a spatial analysis of theological beliefs that contribute to society's enormous reliance on incarceration and punishment. The book presents an alternati...

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"Not to share one's wealth with the poor is to steal from them and to take away their livelihood. It is not our own goods which we hold, but theirs." -- St. John Chrysostom

In the Catholic tradition, amassing huge fortunes is no different than stealing from the poor, and is usually the cause.

If you're preaching this Palm Sunday, you don't have to equate the "Hosanna" crowd with the "Crucify him" crowd; Scripture doesn't (although many commentaries do, unfortunately).

"I am somebody!" - Historical footage of Rev. Jesse Jackson leading a crowd in a chant of solidarity YouTube video by cleveland.com

youtu.be/sn5hCdHuZzw?...

So disappointing.

Morale plummeting among ICE agents over long hours, quotas and public hatred: reports While immigration officers support the Trump administration’s goal of deporting undocumented migrants, many of them have grown ‘disillusioned’ with leadership’s tactics, according to reports

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Greg Bovino Loses His Job The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.

"The Lord watches over the sojourner ... but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin." Psalm 146:9

www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church stands in full solidarity with The Evangelical Methodist Churches of Latin America and the Caribbean (CIEMAL) and wholeheartedly affirms their Pastoral Letter in the Face of the Military Action of the United States of America Against Venezuela.

"The Council of Bishops of @unitedmethodist.bsky.social stands in full solidarity with The Evangelical Methodist Churches of Latin America and the Caribbean (CIEMAL)...

We urge United Methodists around the world to unite in prayer for the Venezuelan people..."

Abolish ICE.

all love and solidarity with the people of venezuela

Kumail Nanjiani - Night Thoughts

We watched Night Thoughts by @kumail.bsky.social tonight and loved it. I also love that he used "Aaja" by Swet Shop Boys for the music during the credits. Such a great song.

Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.

"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."

Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say ‘It is the city of Raleigh’s understanding that the Border Patrol and ICE are already in Raleigh and that they will be active’ said Mayor Janet Cowell.

‼️Today ICE comes to the NC Triangle

To report activity &/or request support, call Siembra NC’s hotline:
📞 336-543-0352

It’s a 1st line of contact for collective fights & resources for our community

Please share

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Watch: Pete Hegseth addresses military leaders at Quantico YouTube video by CBS News

"Peace through strength" is a phrase and a concept taken directly from the people who crucified Jesus.

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Helen was a friend and an inspiration and a shining light in the UMC and the world.

What does the Jubilee have to do with debt justice? The ancient tradition of Jubilee wasn't just about spiritual or personal practice. It had far-reaching ramifications for economic justice.

We spoke to U.S. Catholic Magazine about debt injustice:

[Debt Collective] points out that relief is "literally in the Lord’s prayer." It’s the ultra-rich who are culpable, [they] say— billionaires hoarding wealth, against biblical teaching. They're committing sins.”
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The Abolition Lectionary is a book of reflections following the Revised Common Lectionary all about what the Bible can teach us about incarceration.

If your faith in the one who proclaims freedom for prisoners has led you to question prison and incarceration itself - and especially if you also preach - The Abolition Lectionary is for you.

christiansforabolition.org/2025/07/25/t...

Produce picked today from our church community garden included cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and a handful of beans.

Here's what my friend James and I (mostly James) picked from the church community garden today. Plenty more tomatoes and hot peppers are on the way, and we're starting to plan for Fall.

Super grateful to @hannahnpbowman.com for her vision, for all her work in making this happen, and for including me in the project.

The Abolition Lectionary is available as a book! The Abolition Lectionary is now available in book form, with complete posts for every Sunday in the RCL and several other major feasts. The book was edited by Hannah Bowman, Wesley Spears-Newsome, …

Here's a project that I'm really proud of that we've been working on for a long time: The Abolition Lectionary is available now as a (e or print-on-demand) book: christiansforabolition.org/2025/07/25/t... ⚓

The Abolition Lectionary is also for anyone whose faith has led them to compassion for people who are incarcerated and to concern about the injustice of the prison system.

The Abolition Lectionary is a great resource for preachers concerned about incarceration. The book follows the RCL, and includes essays on Scripture from preachers and theologians from a number of different traditions.

The Abolition Lectionary is available as a book! The Abolition Lectionary is now available in book form, with complete posts for every Sunday in the RCL and several other major feasts. The book was edited by Hannah Bowman, Wesley Spears-Newsome, …

I'm excited to share this with you, and honored to have been a contributor. The Abolition Lectionary is out now!

christiansforabolition.org/2025/07/25/t...

Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers from the garden

Today's harvest from our community garden was mostly lettuce with cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers, all of which will feed people in need of healthy food today.

Marigolds

Sunflowers

Bell peppers

Squash

Continued growth in our church community garden.

#BeUMC

Beans and cucumbers

Picking beans from the community garden

Beans growing in the garden

Cucumber growing in the garden

We picked beans and cucumbers in our church garden this week. Many of us are food insecure, but today the people in our community will enjoy fresh vegetables. I may have sampled some beans off the vine.

When I think of what folks can do in this moment, I hear Mary Oliver saying “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

Bc our lives are both precious & finite in moments of upheaval or crisis we must consider how we will expend our time, energy, & resources.

Oh, of course. I just think the viewership was dampened by reviews from those who had specific (white) expectations based on how they read the books. That said, I read the first 4 or 5 books and enjoyed them for a while, but I really liked where the show was headed more.

It was a long journey, but this weekend I was ordained as a deacon in full connection in the @unitedmethodist.bsky.social