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Joelle

@revjoelle.bsky.social
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Retired ELCA Clergy, feeder of feral cats, drinker of bourbon, seen too much to think we are going to survive this but still not gonna lay down without a fight. But seriously we need to pick one platform.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Talarico: if you read the new testament, Jesus doesn't spend most of his time preaching or teaching or even praying. He spends most of his time healing the sick. Right now, we have politicians in congress with Christ follower in their Twitter bio, but they are kicking the sick off their health care
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
So Hegseth called all the high ranking military officers in from around the world to fat shame them???
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Rob Sand has put out two mambo pamby statements about Charlie Kirk and Ian Roberts arrest. I mean I have to vote for him but he’s just another Dem who cosplays Republican Light who will not stand up to Trump
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 26/09/2025
A government report released Friday on sexual abuse in high school Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs estimated that dozens, and potentially hundreds, of instructors have been accused of sexually abusing or harassing students in the past five years.
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Sexual Misconduct by J.R.O.T.C. Instructors Is Pervasive, Report Finds
The high school classes taught by military veterans have been under scrutiny following a Times investigation that found repeated instances of sexual predation and little oversight.
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
I mean Comey getting indicted is f’d up but but part of me wants to say “Gee maybe if you hadn’t THROWN HILARY UNDER THE BUS this wouldn’t be happening”
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
It’s going to be hot and none of this “dry heat” bullshit. It can get to 100+ but even if it’s 79 you will sweat like a hot dog on rollers.
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
2028 Churchwide Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa!!! #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I worked for Churchwide. Part of my job as Director for Evangelical Mission was to help our synod share the gospel through digital ministry. Made lots of progress in synod (we were ready during COVID in 2020) but Churchwide had 0 interest what I was doing
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Nah it was just left there
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
The discussion and Bp. Eaton actually said they aren’t prepared to deal with online worshipping communities
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Once again ELCA is ill prepared to deal with digital church. #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Term limits for Presiding Bishop fails . Author of Secretary term limits reads the room and withdraws motion #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Good point about optics of voting term limits when we elect Black Presiding Bishop 👀👀👀 #ELCACWA25
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Plover Pastor @revbirder.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
First, before anyone else gets a word in, a point of personal privilege from Pastor Kari Neidermaier. She begins by quoting from the classic prayer, "I have sinned by my own fault...in thought, word, and deed...". She apologizes for her role in introducing the amendment yesterday. #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I used to be against bishop term limits because standing bishops have lost elections. But I’ve seen the damage of a bishop serving too long -bad for everyone #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Good for Bp Eaton to give more time for speaker to name the inadequacy of the so called apology for jacket incident #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
#ELCACWA25 Plenary #11 11 am -12:30pm 1-2:30 pm Central www.elca.org/about/leader... Business; Recognition of synod leaders; Recognition of outgoing ELCA Church Council Members; Announcement of 2028 Churchwide Assembly; Closing of the Churchwide Assembly
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
It’s playing in February at a similar venue in Milwaukee which is feasible for me (except for the driving in Feb part) but I’m gonna need the exact SAME cast!
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Jen Kiefer @theladyrev.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I am lamenting that within the ELCA, our disabled siblings seem to be left out of conversations regarding historically underrepresented groups. Racism is absolutely baked into the system, but all it takes is a picture of a church sanctuary to see that ableism is, too #elcacwa25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I am seeing clips on TikTok that are making me want to fly to California to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
#ELCACWA25 Holy Communion 9-10:30 am (Pacific time) 11-12:30 Centtal time www.elca.org/about/leader...
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Churchwide Assembly
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Although I hate the idea of the pain of people of color being some kind of object lesson for white people. I mean FTS.
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I really thought it was from a committee and couldn’t understand how it got by without input from the groups it claimed to “honor”
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Although I wonder if it was wasted because it revealed the racism still present in our desire to “help” and laid bare the pain we cause. I mean I hope someone learned something
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I’ve heard he’s a nice guy but his mannerisms just reminded me of too many arrogant paternalistic male clergy and I was literally triggered. It’s be interesting to see the vote by gender and see if other women had the same reaction.
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
And so the original amendment which was carefully written with input from a diverse group gets trashed.
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Clearly discussed it with other white people.
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
The hubris of a white person deciding she was going to change the constitution to “honor” people of color, without actually consulting the people she was “helping” TAKE A SEAT! #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Oh I thought maybe it was a committee .. I’m glad that was not the case. Still. Yikes
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I wasn’t paying enough attention to note where this amendment came from
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
When I saw it was people of color speaking against the amendment and white people speaking for my first question was were any people of color consulted about this? #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
What committee came up with this amendment and how did they think this was a good idea?
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY THINKING???😳😳 👀👀 #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
I had the same thought when she said it was from 12 Corinthians 👀👀 #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Ikr?
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Sounds like an amendment to remove “special honor” is in order #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
I’ve made my judgement - it’s bullshit
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
😳🙄
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
WTF? This is just weird
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Here comes the red jacket apology ##ELCACWA25
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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
The Rev. Lucille “CeCee” Mills has been elected Secretary-Elect of the #ELCA. #ELCACWA25
A photo of the Reverend Lucille “CeCee” Mills, standing at a podium facing right. She is a black, African American woman with dreadlocks of various lengths. She has a smile on her face. She is wearing a grey jacket and a clerical collar.
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Today is her mom’s birthday (she died in 2020) 😭 #ELCACWA25
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Plover Pastor @revbirder.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Results of the top ballot (60% to elect, top 2 continue): Matthew Riegel 316 Lucille "CeCee" Mills 311 -------------------------- Josh Tatum 157 5th ballot happens immediately. #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Riegel is probably the most technically qualified for job but he seems like he likes the sound of his voice too much for my taste #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
When I worked at the synod we tried really hard to get word out- publicized to pastors and congregations but most congregations & even pastors just don’t care much about anything outside their own church (rural Midwest) may be different elsewhere
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Lydia hates AI @revlydiaposselt.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
as a youth, some of us came back from National youth gathering totally jazzed & my church didn’t know what 2 do w/ us… most of them drifted away from church altogether. Now I know we should have been invited 2 council, synod assembly, & other leader roles. I mourn that missed opportunity #ELCACWA25
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Lutheran Potluck @lutheranpotluck.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
"For theological reasons, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America #ELCA repudiates Christian nationalism as a distortion of the Christian faith that crosses the line into idolatry." Today at #ELCACWA25
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Did they?
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Joelle @revjoelle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Last minute volunteers. They should be paid and hired before hand
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