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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · 25d

#grateful to have #colleagues who plan #writingdays to keep us all accountable for actually working!

A table in a coffeeshop with several laptops, books, and cups with warm beverages

Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Aug 31

From tomorrow's #sermon:
"Jesus calls us to true #humility, not to a #humblebrag"

Wish me luck as I explain humblebrag to a senior living community! #pastorlife

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is reprehensible. We must not stand by while an entire population is starved and terrorized and politicized to death.

Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · Jul 25

At least 62 Palestinians killed across enclave in Israeli attacks, as two more malnutrition deaths are recorded.

Death toll from starvation in Gaza rises to 115 as Israeli attacks continue

At least 62 Palestinians killed across enclave in Israeli attacks, as two more malnutrition deaths are recorded.

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Jul 24

#Grateful for #colleagues who offer #wise and #helpful #resources. Excited to read this book by Dr. Audrey Davidheiser. You can get a copy of your own on Amazon. #grievingwholeheartedly

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Jul 23

As a #campcounselor and #paddlesports instructor for over 20 years, I can't remember the last time I capsized unintentionally. And I never go out on the water without my #lifejacket, making sure it's adjusted properly. Be safe on the water, friends, and wear your #PFD!
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Life Jackets

Got it? Take the 3-Question Quiz! Life Jackets Before you get in the water, make sure you have the most important piece of safety gear - a Personal Flotation Device (PFD), or what's commonly calle...

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Jun 29

Thanks @truecoffee.bsky.social for the #birthday #icedtea! #birthdaymonth #shoplocal

I'm holding up a pomegranate iced tea in front of the coffee shop where I got it.

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Jun 26

First #concertsonthesquare of the season! Thanks #@wisconsinchamberorchestra #livemusic #getoutside

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Jun 24

#nature is impressive. I think this is a #blackwillow, but happy to be corrected if someone knows otherwise. #getoutside #summerinwisconsin

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Jun 23

At some point I will have the capacity to post #insightful and #justiceoriented content. For now, though, enjoy this pic of a little visitor who came to our garden today! I think it's an #americantoad, which is apparently also a type of #frog. #getoutside

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · May 18

Quote from tomorrow's sermon:
"A gospel of exclusion is not the Gospel of Jesus Christ."
#truth #justice #godloveseveryone #noexceptions #godislove #expansivechristianity

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Apr 28

This is horrifying. Can the UN send in weapons inspectors?

NPR @npr.org · Apr 28

EXCLUSIVE: Two DOGE employees have access to a network used to transmit classified nuclear weapons data and a separate network used by the Department of Defense, sources tell NPR.

DOGE employees gain accounts on classified networks holding nuclear secrets

Two DOGE employees have access to a network used to transmit classified nuclear weapons data and a separate network used by the Department of Defense, sources tell NPR.

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John Kova-LICH @muskratjohn.bsky.social · Apr 27

That or human traficking…

Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Apr 27

Given the literal definition of deportation is removing a foreigner or noncitizen from the country, we - journalists, media orgs - should probably all stop referring to the ‘deportation’ of a 2 year old US citizen. It’s NOT a deportation.

I’m not sure what it is. A kidnapping?

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The Daily Edge @thedailyedge.bsky.social · Apr 26

In January 1933, Hitler was sworn in as the chancellor of Germany.

In April 1933, he began purging Jewish and also Socialist judges, lawyers, and other court officers from their professions. encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/a...

Law and Justice in the Third Reich

After the Nazi rise to power in 1933, the German system of justice underwent "coordination" (alignment with Nazi goals). Learn more about law and justice in the Third Reich.

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Apr 25

Finally got to see a #starwars film in the theater with this guy! #revengeofthesith #sothisishowlibertydies #tothunderousapplause

Two middle aged Star Wars fans, wearing Star Wars tshirts, giving a thumbs up in front of a movie poster for Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

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Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk.bsky.social · Apr 19

This headline is nonsensical. White supremacist rhetoric has bred more violence in the United States than any other form of rhetoric.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · Apr 17

Nearly 10,000 Palestinians are in Israeli custody, including 3,500 administrative detainees held without charge or trial.

🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/i17lad

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Apr 15

By defying the Supreme Court’s order to return Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, Trump is laying the groundwork to do the same to U.S. citizens.

Now is the time to speak out — before there is no one left to speak.

We are on a path towards dictatorship.

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Apr 14

We didn't have #palms in #worship today. Instead, I brought an assortment of #bandanas to wave as we celebrated Jesus' #triumphalentry into Jerusalem, then I preached on the power dynamics of #clothing. #resist #pastorlife #todaysoffice

A bunch of bandanas of various designs, including sunflowers, stained glass, tie dye, and rainbows with unicorns!

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Apr 5

Showing up for #democracy! #handsoff #justice #faithinaction #pastorlife #todaysoffice

Pastor in clergy collar with a crowd of protesters outside the Wisconsin state capitol.

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Apr 5

Today our neighborhood #sandhillcrane showed up for the first time this spring! Support the International Crane Foundation to continue supporting many species of this amazing bird. savingcranes.org/donate/

Donate - International Crane Foundation

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Apr 5

I can't even handle the stress of looking at my retirement account. A few months ago, we were talking with our financial planner about retiring early. Now I'm pretty sure we'll be working beyond age 70. This administration just stole 10 years of my life. More, if they destroy Social Security too.

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skurbanfarmer.bsky.social @skurbanfarmer.bsky.social · Apr 1

SO. Please vote.

I voted for:

✅ Judge Susan Crawford for WI Supreme Court
✅ Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Instruction
✅ No on the constitutional amendment-it is another attempt at voter suppression in disguise

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Mar 31

Dear Wisconsin: please #vote! And please, for the love of #democracy, don't vote for the supreme court candidate who is literally buying votes illegally. In-person voting is on Tues 4/1. Find your polling place and what's on your ballot at myvote.wi.gov.

Selfie of me with an "I voted" sticker enjoying some warm weather after early voting last week.

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Mar 29

thanks - I'm even following you, just didn't remember the right name to type!

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Katya O (she/her) @canoeistpastor.bsky.social · Mar 29

@breannaillene.bsky.social, @tellthestories.bsky.social, @gaylertucker.bsky.social - if WCC is on bluesky, I couldn't find it to tag

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