Climate Change is a Justice Issue
When the heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest last week, climate change finally became palpable for me. Of course, I’d been concerned when the smoke from wildfires enveloped Western Washington last year. My heart went out to the families in Oregon, Washington, and...
Stand with Our Jewish and Muslim Neighbors – Last Reflection
In 2017 I was fortunate enough to go to Israel/Palestine. One of the highlights for me was listening to the stories of Israelis and Palestinian parents who had buried their children as the result of violence. The Parent’s Circle is an organization that helps...
Stand with Our Jewish and Muslim Neighbors Part Two
I began work to counter anti-Muslim bigotry for several reasons. First, I had learned of the roles that Lutheran Christians played in the Holocaust. A response to this required not just feelings but actions. Second, there were many organizations countering...
Guidelines for Visiting Fr. Treacy at Camp Korey
Hello Friends, As we prepare to safely reopen Camp Korey this summer and serve our vulnerable children, we have worked with our Medical Advisory Board to develop new protocols and policies that meet Washington and County health guidelines. These guidelines will also...
Stand with our Jewish and Muslim Neighbors
Antisemitism and Islamophobia are part of the same vicious vine of fear and hate. Fertilize one, and the other one grows too. And not just these, but other forms of dehumanization against our Indigenous, black, brown, Asian American, LGBTQ+ siblings. Water one hatred,...
Anti-Muslim hate groups are working overtime to dehumanize our American Muslim neighbors.
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