Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Rockford's new church @tableofgrace.bsky.social is launching in a week and a half! 000
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Flock is dangerous and Rockford should cancel our license plate reader contract with them immediately. Read more from my friend Kathleen, Rockford ACLU President, and me here: drive.google.com/file/d/1YaZh... 121
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 04/01/2026This powerful piece by Julie Schwerin is framed in my office because it tells a convicting truth. Sharing it today in hope that it could be received as an invitation to people and churches who prefer to "stay out of politics," when in reality there's no such thing. (1/3) 150
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Protest for the ACA outside Rep. LaHood's Rockford office this Wednesday, join us! RSVP here: www.mobilize.us/citizenactio... 010
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 01/12/2025What gives you hope? A little Advent reflection from @tableofgrace.bsky.social 030
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 29/11/2025All you Fascists Bound to Lose -key of D open.spotify.com/track/0lYykZ... 020
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 29/11/2025This is HORRIFYING. I looked it up and took my own screenshot. Joining with people of good faith and conscience to denounce this racist fascist propaganda. 010
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Rockford, you're invited to an Advent wreath making party! this @tableofgrace.bsky.social space is for you all ages to make new friends and learn how we're called to embody hope, peace, joy, and love in a season when so many really need it. Sunday at 3pm at the Good Shepherd YMCA. 020
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 18/11/2025EAST CHARLOTTE — Border Patrol officials announced Monday that, after a weekend of visiting nearly every church in Charlotte, agents were “unable to locate Jesús,” despite what they described as “extensive on-site efforts.” Article at: thecharlotten.com/despite-raid... 010
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Dale Caldwell, United Methodist pastor, on his election as Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey!!! 030
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Sunday at 4pm, you're invited! @tableofgrace.bsky.social 010
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Happy All Hallows Eve! Check out @tableofgrace.bsky.social for more info about Sunday afternoon's gathering 010
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Being outside with my kids is the best 🍁♥️🍂 020
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Always good to be in Springfield and see so many dedicated people in the halls advocating for justice and progress! 020
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 12/10/2025My mom put this up outside her house today. She said attendance has been low where she teaches after two students from the community college were abducted by ICE last week. Every day I see more people speaking up and taking a stand, and it gives me hope! 130
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 09/10/2025Feeling hopeful and inspired after getting to see @johnfugelsang.bsky.social in Chicago tonight! A sold out crowd with a sold out book - this guy is on to something... 321340
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Waukegan, IL has a weekly pro-democracy protest and today my parents and I got to join. Thank you to everyone out there fighting for justice in whatever ways you can. 151
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 07/09/2025Love your neighbor. And here's the longer version - my sermon from this morning: bit.ly/3V7mXmZ 010
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 03/07/2025On Sunday, July 6th at 10am I'll be preaching at The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rockford, IL on the topic, "The Faithfulness of Protest and Prophetic Truth-Telling" and sharing the book, "Speak Up!" I'd love to see you there! 251
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 07/06/2025God loves LGBTQ+ people and so does this pastor! 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Happy Pride! 010
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 05/04/2025"Courage, history shows us, is contagious." - Colleen Connell, Executive Director of @aclu.org of IL 040
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 03/03/2025A good way to start Women's History Month! 1707
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Got my copy of this beautiful new devotional by @revlizzie.bsky.social 042
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 16/02/2025Say a prayer for the three of us, we've got some news. After seven wonderful years serving as pastor of Brooke Road UMC, the Bishop is appointing me to plant a new United Methodist congregation in Rockford, IL this summer! Lots of unknowns ahead but I'm so excited to follow this calling! 240
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Next American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) meeting in Rockford: Feb 20th at 6:30pm at the library You're invited! 021
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 25/01/2025For the first time in Rockford Urban Ministries' history, women are serving in both top leadership roles! I'm honored to have been the Executive Director since 2023 and today we elected our new Board President, Karen Hill! 2101
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 24/01/2025The Rockford, IL region is committed to being a welcoming and safe place for all people, and even when federal actions threaten our neighbors, we say, "We've Got Your Back!" Come out to Second First Church on Saturday from 1pm-3pm to learn what you can do. 020
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 21/01/2025My office is bright and sunny today! Just wanted you to know there are Christians fighting for our trans friends, our immigrant neighbors, and everybody whose peace has been threatened. God calls us to the work of justice and righteousness, and we're not going to stop doing it. That's a promise. 060
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Immigrants are beloved children of God who are welcome here. LGBTQ+ people are blessed and created in God's image. God cares about women's rights and reproductive justice. Meet inclusive advocacy organizations in the Rockford, IL region this Saturday from 1pm-3pm at Second First Church 060
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Tuesday at 7pm, join the new Rockford region ACLU chapter for a Zoom update from American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois staff. We've got work to do. Request the link here: forms.gle/DAx8fDPSX3bq... 181
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 20/01/2025"...it is not enough for people to be angry—the supreme task is to organize and unite people so that their anger becomes a transforming force.” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Honoring Dr. Du Bois” (1968) Art by @liberaljane.bsky.social 0114
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Rockford ACLU meeting! Hear from your neighbors about their concerns for civil liberties, learn strategies to extend and strengthen basic protections in Illinois from ACLU staff, and find out how you can play a role in protecting civil liberties. Dec 10th @ 6pm. 120
Violet Johnicker @violetjohnicker.bsky.social · 16/11/2024If you are anywhere near Chicago, go see this play. Leroy and Lucy is just incredible in every way. Can't recommend this enough. 010
