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Founder Community of Peace in Louisa, VA. Monk, theologian, PhD., musician, storyteller, offers concerts, retreats, workshops, encouragement in a world full of trouble. www.communityofpeace.org
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Greta Thunberg speaks out from aboard the Freedom Flotilla. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkKR...

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"There is no food and no flour." - a starving woman in Gaza www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxNW...

Mariam Mohammed says her younger son died when she could not get treatment for him at a U.S.-funded clinic that had temporarily closed. Researchers say that are many thousands of cases like his.

Oh God. Killing children is not self defense. Speak up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNGX...

I have to do something more. Israel is bombing and starving the children of Gaza. I've marched. Called my representatives. Posted. For the next seven days I'm fasting in solidarity with the children of Gaza. Care to join me?

Listen. youtube.com/shorts/iPGMP...

"There is no pain-free option. I cannot tell people what to do. You choose between the pain of self suppression or the pain of professional disapproval and loss of employment." -Gabor Mate speaking of our freedom to choose to speak out against the genocide in Gaza.

George Floyd was murdered 4 years ago today. His life extinguished by a man while others watched doing nothing to save him, as he cried for his “Mama.” When Kelly Latimore painted this icon he was asked: “Is it George Floyd or Jesus?” His answer was “Yes.”

A beautiful session with young people and poetry. They are internalizing poems they love. And it's such a good thing! If you know of young people who would like to participate in this Wisdom in Wilderness program let me know. Some stay for seven days. Others longer.

Dear clergy friends, please speak out about Gaza, the moral issue of our time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnl4...

A beautiful session with young people and poetry. They are internalizing poems they love. And it's such a good thing! If you know of young people who would like to participate in this Wisdom in Wilderness program let me know. Some stay for seven days. Others longer.

The young people here are searching for a life that is truly their own. They are seeking wisdom, peace, joy. It is an honor to accompany them in their journey. Pray for us as we search together. #communityofpeace

NY Times great article today on the right's plan to SILENCE any group or person who publicly supports Palestinian Christians and Muslims. They are closely tied to the Trump regime. Here is a gift link to read about the anti-American plan called "Project Esther." www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...

When NPR and other media say Israel is "escalating operations" in Gaza please know that these two innocent words actually mean that Israel is slaughtering more and more innocent women, children, men, and elderly people with no regard for human life whatsoever.

There is a genocide in Gaza that our government is funding. The time to speak up was in 2023. And in 2024. And now in 2025. It is not a war. It’s ethnic cleansing and genocide and two administrations have handed Israel’s government everything it wants to carry it out.

In addition to my excitement about Kelly's forthcoming book, I am so happy that my friend and comrade @ollycostello.bsky.social created the book cover. It's beautiful. You can pre-order the book here: www.akpress.org/read-this-wh...

✝️ Liberation Theology Aphorisms for an Age of Corrupt Power, Narcissism, and Moral Collapse 1. “When the Gospel serves the powerful, it is no longer the Gospel.” Paraphrased from Gustavo Gutiérrez, A Theology of Liberation (1971)

Big Foot has been discovered right here in central Virginia! He seems nice enough. www.facebook.com/share/v/16Kg...

I stand with Logan. Where do you stand? youtube.com/shorts/LApY4...

Students are not allowed to say what they believe is true in Palestine. I stand with Logan. #standwithlogan

Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi shares a message of “hope” he received from his uncle as a young child, encouraging him to pursue education as a means of overcoming loss.

Day 2 Healthy Lifestyle. A little salmon and garlic bits for breakfast with grapes and coffee. Yoga in 15 minutes. I can do this.

DAY 1. Today was day one in the New Healthy Lifestyle I'm choosing. With the support of good friends I've decided to live more healthily and longer. So today I went for a walk in the forest with my young friend Isaac. It was lovely. Thank God for friends!

Good friends who know you and love you for years through the good times and the difficult times are a joy forever! #feelingthelove

Good friends who know you and love you for years through the good times and the difficult times are a joy forever! #feelingthelove

It's logic. Israel commits genocide in Gaza. We arm and fund Israel. Therefore we commit genocide in Gaza. #stopthekilling

We all, regardless of political affiliation, must stand unequivocally against nuclear war.

Sometimes we have to leave ministry and the Church to follow Christ - to love God, our neighbors, and our enemies.

Have you seen this? Covid, source, cover-up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEoI...

“I’ll tell you what Freedom is to me. No fear.” - Nina Simone

"I went out to the hazel wood because a fire was in my head..." -W.B. Yeats Good advice. Get out in the forest among trees. Go to a body of water, an open field. Get out. It does us good.

Your School House Rock moment......

Palestinian Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Winning a Pulitzer: I Can't Celebrate While Gaza Is Starving

Don’t be overwhelmed Just do #OneThing each day to Build community Stand up against evil Love your neighbor Serve the oppressed Show compassion Advance justice Defend democracy Spread joy This week I am out of town visiting friends and family

Visited Sojourners UCC Churchin Charlottesvile today. Lovely folks committed to social justice and inclusive community!

Canticle of the Sun. Enjoy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIoX...

Everyone in the United States is entitled to due process, per the U.S. Constitution.