For those wondering about social justice in the Episcopal Church (aka: yesterday's story on S.African "refugees"), please note that TODAY is our church's feast day for Frances Perkins, FDR's architect of the New Deal/SocSec: francesperkinscenter.org/2018/01/17/f... - ThreadSky

dianabutlerbass.bsky.social • 17 days ago

For those wondering about social justice in the Episcopal Church (aka: yesterday's story on S.African "refugees"), please note that TODAY is our church's feast day for Frances Perkins, FDR's architect of the New Deal/SocSec:

https://francesperkinscenter.org/2018/01/17/frances-and-faith-introduction/

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dianabutlerbass.bsky.social•17 days ago

When it comes to defending and celebrating the good government can and should do for the poor, don't underestimate us.

And don't make us mad.

gneech.com•17 days ago

Get 'em!

dianabutlerbass.bsky.social•17 days ago

And yes, we made a SAINT out of the founder of Social Security.

dianabutlerbass.bsky.social•17 days ago

You don't know angry until you have to face down an altar guild of angry Episcopal church women armed with salad forks.

Do NOT touch Social Security. You will regret it. Trust me.

musicalhistorian.bsky.social•15 days ago

I'd guess the flower guild can supply them with some rose thorns and pruning shears.

They're like the Navigator's Guild in Dune, but better dressed and more committed to drama.
https://youtu.be/wRy18Euw6W4?si=VnKKQmgtlbdUcPIQ

sarahejoyal.bsky.social•17 days ago

And also MLK, as I recall

egtfirefall.bsky.social•16 days ago

She persisted through so many different kinds of challenges! (including a...birther conspiracy!?)

& worked hard to find creative ways to welcome Jewish refugees fleeing (actual) genocide-them & others,

including a certain Austrian singing family.

https://elizabethglassturner.substack.com/p/ways-women-met-their-moment-the-von

obadiahransom.bsky.social•17 days ago

I find you inspirational, Ms. Butler Bass! I recently joined an Episcopal church and all I knew before joining was you and John Shelby Spong— it turns out that the church is not quite as progressive as you two would have had me believe.

dianabutlerbass.bsky.social•17 days ago

Sadly, I understand. The national church is, indeed, progressive overall. But it varies by diocese and by congregation. I hope you find a community that will help you along in your journey!

obadiahransom.bsky.social•17 days ago

I was in Disciples of Christ previously— also a beautiful tradition if you read the website. In Texas, it feels like every church is a Southern Baptist in disguise. Thank G_d for the internet!

obadiahransom.bsky.social•17 days ago

Not so progressive here in the south, I should’ve said— I am encouraged by stories like the ones you’ve shared of what we are doing nationally.

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