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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thank you for considering, and thank you to all of the people and organizations who have made it possible for me to get this far. Lots of Love. ❤️💙💚🧡

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Finally, if your preference is to support with $$, My Venmo is @River-Needham My Cashapp is $RiverNeedham My Paypal is @RiverCookNeedham. Chime and Zelle are available on request.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Another list for books that I want to have to reference as I am writing my dissertation. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Fall 2026 School Update: I am in the depths of data collection and analysis. I am trying to have a draft of my dissertation done by Christmas. It will require a lot of hard work. Want to support me? Some wishlists: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/... (Books that will grow my scholarship)

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

That said, Canva has a history of not knowing the different traditions that sacred days come from. (Insert throw back to a few years ago when all their Passover graphics included crosses.) If only religious plurality and competence were not considered something special to learn.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

So, I have access to a Canva Pro account, so I went and did a check. (I'm blaming the neurospicyness.) I intentionally excluded the AI tools. There was some level of difference, but the search for Purim included a bunch of stuff for Carnivale. And both used the same color scheme.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I’m thankful to Day, who sent me this book. I’m excited to experience new and queer poetry. If you want to send a book, the link is above. Thank you.

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Nic Anstett @nicanstett.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The NYT's anti-trans fear mongering was cited in a Supreme Court briefing that stripped away the rights of trans kids. They need to be fully blacklisted by queer people and their allies. Don't work for them. Don't use them for book press. Don't speak with them for stories. They made their bed.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

I passed my field exams, and I’m off to get IRB approval. In the meantime, I got a reading list for the summer. If you’d like to read along with me, discover a new interest, or send me a book, here’s my Amazon wishlist. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

My last exam, the oral colloquy is Monday. I’m stressed beyond stress and fearful of a number of outcomes. Soon it’ll be over.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I’m filled with gratitude for all the things and people who have gotten me here, and I’m still grateful for all who continue supporting me. Thank you.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

I have two more exams in the next seven days. Here’s a sampling of books I’ve read and reviewed so far in anticipation.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Photos of books I’ve reviewed today to stimulate interest.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Donuts for the day:$15 Support an exam meal:$30-$50 Support a day of examinations for the whole house: $250. The total cost for food for me and my family for my 5 exam days is $1080. If you’d like to contribute, my Venmo is @River-Needham.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

This is a very intense time for me and my family. In addition to your prayers and intentions, you can support me financially/via food in the following ways:

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

This week, I'll begin a month of comprehensive exams and an oral colloquy for my PhD. This is the final step before I get started on my research and dissertation writing.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Yes indeed. I really hope my dissertation tells important stories in safe ways. 💜

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Today has been a big review day. I finished my review of Narrative and got a good start on my Trauma exam. #FieldExams2025

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Today in field exam preparation, I’m working on Oral history. Specifically, I’m reviewing Indecent Theology by Marcella Althaus-Reid. We’re waiting final dates, but it’s looking like less than 3 weeks until they start.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Thank you to the person who got me these books! If you want to participate in getting me kindle editions (RiverNeedham@gmail.com ) of my books, my wishlist is here: www.amazon.com/registries/g... [image shows the cover of Loss of the Assumptive World.]

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Cisgender friends, I need you to read this, act on this, share this.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I just looked for my phone with one hand while the other held it. Is this what it meant by left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing?

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Thank you to the person who got me these books! If you want to participate in getting me kindle editions (RiverNeedham@gmail.com ) of my books, my wishlist is here: www.amazon.com/registries/g...

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Or inspiration for a new project. This is also the semester I finish exams so if you want to take stress off of me and my household, contact me: I have a few ideas.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Dream with me of a future where trans lives are valued and celebrated. Help me finish my field exams by sponsoring a book. My book registry is linked. I need the kindle edition. (RiverNeedham@gmail.com). Read it and maybe you’ll find a good book to read… (1/2) www.amazon.com/registries/g...

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

I’m so excited for the possibilities to come and the imagined futures that could become. Thank y’all for witnessing and in a very real way being my witnesses. I love y’all.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

So much has happened since my last post. Emergency spinal surgery, a host of complications. Six weeks of at home therapies. The week of 3 ED visits. The week of four attempted MD visits. Utter exhaustion during Christmas. This next week though, I graduate and start new primary care.

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 05/11/2024

Dr. Popper and Qhira need some love! Vote for them!

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River Cook Needham @riverneedham.bsky.social · 30/01/2024

I'm too bisexual to pick a tense, and too process to stick with just one. #dissertationproposalwoes

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Rev. Emily E. Ewing @queerpastor.bsky.social · 16/01/2024

As I was prepping this episode for video/captions, I was reminded how much I love @riverneedham.bsky.social, how her theological development has processed, and how very The Worst™️ Jonah is.

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Nerds At Church Podcast @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social · 15/01/2024

From Jonah to Process Theo., @riverneedham.bsky.social joins @queerpastor.bsky.social & @romans821.bsky.social for this udderly awesome revisited episode! CN: discuss antisemitism in Deep Dive, medical experiments in 1st reading, & summer protests & 2021 attempted coup in Gospel youtu.be/sBYKnLon8Pk