Repping @stjohnscbus.bsky.social in Columbus. Come find me!
17.02.2025 16:53 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0@swearbear1974.bsky.social
I'm a queer pastor and I swear a lot. My pronouns are he/him. Protect Trans Kids. Black Lives Matter. {{Opinions shared here are my own.}} Associate Pastor for Community Engagement at @stjohnscbus.bsky.social
Repping @stjohnscbus.bsky.social in Columbus. Come find me!
17.02.2025 16:53 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Got the hair and beard done. New place, new barbers. One for the hair and one for the beard. Both Black (first time for me), friendly, and good-looking. Now I don't look or feel unkempt. And the beard is trimmed short enough that my clergy collar will be visible when I wear it. Glory!
03.02.2025 18:11 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0"Turtle Satan" π
Also, yes.
Remember "VALUES VOTERS"?
One of Trump/Musk's first targets is USAID, the worldβs largest donor of humanitarian aid. Vulnerable people will needlessly die b/c of this, yet not one word from Trump's prominent white Christian supporters.
Tells you everything you need to know about their real values.
Without public knowledge, Elon Musk is serving as a βspecial government employeeβ under President Donald Trump, with access to sensitive information (including your SSN) and broad authority granted by Trump.
03.02.2025 18:00 β π 6421 π 1459 π¬ 122 π 68I was so energized to see young, queer, and Black and Brown people at a small rally. They spontaneously began leading, they shared some wonderful words, and they had such joy in the midst of despair. This is what we need. Joy in Resistance. #resist #protest #transrights #immigrants #columbusohio
30.01.2025 03:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Y'all, just skimming a bit of this gave me joy. I'm going to read more later, but holy shit is this gonna be a guide I use and disseminate. #resist
29.01.2025 22:31 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Are you looking 4 a church that:
β¨is in the Columbus, Ohio Area
β¨is part of the resistance
β¨has been affirming of LGBTQIA+ clergy and ppl before it was trendy?
β¨is engaged in anti-racist work
β¨allows you to use the bathroom of your choice
Then St. Johnβs might just be for you! Join us Sun @11 am
What Are We Going to Do?
I came up with a list of 10 "Ws" to begin.
Wake up, Welcome the day, Walk, (Be) With others, Work, Write, Watch the news, practice Wide-sight, Weep, and Wonder.
open.substack.com/pub/dianabut...
I love this so much. Congratulations! β₯οΈ
27.01.2025 18:53 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0We celebrated Bishop Budde's sermon during the week on social media and I included mentions of it in my sermon on "God's DEI Program." I am fortunate to serve in a progressive and prophetic church (and under a female senior pastor).
27.01.2025 14:52 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0So Elon Musk did a Nazi salute.
Then he tried to deflect.
Now he's gone to Germany to speak to the neo-Nazi AfD party, which he's endorsed, saying that Germany should let go of historical guilt -- which is a dog whistle for Holocaust denial.
So Elon Musk is, in fact, a Nazi.
DEI isn't just good; it's sacred. #dei #christianity #progressive #queerclergy
27.01.2025 01:37 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Angles matter.
21.01.2025 14:13 β π 28648 π 7242 π¬ 768 π 353Your pronouns are respected and your identity is affirmed here. We celebrate the myriad of ways humans reflect the image of God.
21.01.2025 14:02 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0I never make New Year's Resolutions, but 20 days into 2025, I have resolved to increase the use of the word "dipshit" in my vocabulary. Somehow I feel like it will be exceptionally useful for at least the next four years. #resolutions #newyear #inauguration #maga #dipshits
20.01.2025 04:10 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0White Mainline & Progressive Christians need to say the quiet part out loud.
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