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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Humility at Pride 2010
A few friends of mine posted Facebook links to this moving article about a Christian demonstration at the Pride Parade in Chicago last weekend. I don't want to say too much, because I hope you'll read it, but in summary a group of Christians took the opportunity to apologize for the way the church has treated the GLBTQ community.
This called to mind a section from Donald Miller's book Blue Like Jazz where he documents a confession booth that he and other fellow Christian students apologized to people on campus for injustices done and prejudices held by the church.
Parade participants are quoted in the article as being deeply touched by their act of humility and repentance. Forgive me if these questions seem like no-brainers, but I am really curious to hear what other people think about these (so, please comment *ahem* :) )
This called to mind a section from Donald Miller's book Blue Like Jazz where he documents a confession booth that he and other fellow Christian students apologized to people on campus for injustices done and prejudices held by the church.
Parade participants are quoted in the article as being deeply touched by their act of humility and repentance. Forgive me if these questions seem like no-brainers, but I am really curious to hear what other people think about these (so, please comment *ahem* :) )
- Does this look like love to you? Why? or why not?
- What's so different about their action that it catches us off guard?
- How does this relate to justice?
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Busking on Tuesdays
Every TUESDAY (weather permitting) you can catch members of JUBILEE performing in the park across the street from Westlake Center from 12noon-2pm. We are an official selection of the City of Seattle buskers program. Come hang with us in the sun.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Jubicycle
What. Is a Jubicycle.
Well. I'll tell you what it isn't. It's not an icicle made of jelly beans. It's also not a new hair product. In fact, I just made up the word.
It's actually a word I just made up to relate JUBILEE to the "5 Weeks for Freedom" event that is being held in tandem with IJM to raise awareness about slavery. Fifteen cyclists will be biking 1800 miles of the Underground Railroad, accompanied by concerts and festivals in every major city they visit. AMAZING! You can support them and watch video of the event by clicking these links.
You know, I ride a bicycle around town. Not recently, since my wrist got sprained while I was making this ridiculously awesome block playing ultimate frisbee. But in general, the bicycle, I'm rediscovering, is a fantastic mode of transportation. I have new found respect for everyone who goes up Capitol Hill everyday, and have even struggled up the hill myself.
Basically, 1800 miles is a long way. This really makes me think, especially after we got to play the Seattle Against Slavery Benefit Dinner last week:
What am I willing to give up for the sake of someone else? If you were interviewing me (which you are welcome to do anytime), and asked this question, I would initially like to think my answer would sound generous. Seriously though, if you put my heart and mind in Excel, and created a pie chart revealing how I was apportioned, you and I would both find big slices of wasted space.
If I were a slave, what would I hope someone would do for me? If I were to love others as I love myself, what would I do then? I don't expect you to answer those for me, but I encourage you to answer them for yourself. Then look at your neighbor.
Well. I'll tell you what it isn't. It's not an icicle made of jelly beans. It's also not a new hair product. In fact, I just made up the word.
It's actually a word I just made up to relate JUBILEE to the "5 Weeks for Freedom" event that is being held in tandem with IJM to raise awareness about slavery. Fifteen cyclists will be biking 1800 miles of the Underground Railroad, accompanied by concerts and festivals in every major city they visit. AMAZING! You can support them and watch video of the event by clicking these links.
You know, I ride a bicycle around town. Not recently, since my wrist got sprained while I was making this ridiculously awesome block playing ultimate frisbee. But in general, the bicycle, I'm rediscovering, is a fantastic mode of transportation. I have new found respect for everyone who goes up Capitol Hill everyday, and have even struggled up the hill myself.Basically, 1800 miles is a long way. This really makes me think, especially after we got to play the Seattle Against Slavery Benefit Dinner last week:
What am I willing to give up for the sake of someone else? If you were interviewing me (which you are welcome to do anytime), and asked this question, I would initially like to think my answer would sound generous. Seriously though, if you put my heart and mind in Excel, and created a pie chart revealing how I was apportioned, you and I would both find big slices of wasted space.
If I were a slave, what would I hope someone would do for me? If I were to love others as I love myself, what would I do then? I don't expect you to answer those for me, but I encourage you to answer them for yourself. Then look at your neighbor.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
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