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If Christianity and capitalism have not always been fused, could it be that a more faithful following of Jesus draws us away from capitalism?

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 12h

Our Executive Director's latest blog is part of our latest podcast where @billmefford.bsky.social takes down the fusion of Christianity and capitalism calls for a new vision of faithfully living out the call to follow Jesus.

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My Grounding Truth

Oak Lawn UMC paints church steps rainbow amid governor’s call to remove rainbow crosswalks

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 3d

This is what holy resistance looks like.
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Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is painting a rainbow on its front steps in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive ordering Texas cities to remove their...

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The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 6d

Pumpkin painting to arts and culture working groups. Click to find out what's happening today, this week, and later.⁠
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A Testimony from a Maga Christian

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60 Minutes @60minutes.bsky.social · 8d

“We found over 35 cases in which the judges have specifically said what the government is providing…false information. It might be intentionally false information, including false sworn declarations time and again," says Ryan Goodman, law professor at New York University.

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The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 7d

Always remember what American evangelical Christianity teaches us, always live like you are the only person on earth!
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As American evangelical Christianity teaches us, always live your life like you are the only person on earth!

Instead of singing songs and performative types of patriotism, what if commitment to country was proven through paying to provide necessary services for all residents to have abundant lives?

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 14d

What if patriotism was defined more by what we invested in this country than by the songs we like to sing at football games?
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The Stuff of Patriotism

Takeover of the Festival Center 10/6 Liberation!

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 20d

In case you missed it... lol youtube.com/shorts/lFh-U...

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Takeover of the Festival Center 10/6 Liberation!

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Bill Mefford @billmefford.bsky.social · 21d

There was a takeover at the @festivalcenter.bsky.social today! But don't worry, he will probably get a pardon.
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Here is a fun story of how I came to love my favorite rock band, REO Speedwagon.

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 21d

On a day when our Executive Director could easily have written about the continued oppression and state-sponsored terror DC is living under, he chose today to write about his favorite band!
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My Favorite Band

Updated weekly—your window into the DC area. If you have a gathering you would like publicized, kindly reach out to Sharon Groves at [email protected]. NEWSaturday, Oct 4 – Community Fair […]

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 25d

Updated weekly—your window into the DC area.
If you have a gathering you would like publicized, kindly reach out to Sharon Groves at [email protected].

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Jack Posobiec's remarks at Kirk's funeral shows his love of Christian imagery and his utter failure to understand biblical context.

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 28d

Jack Posobiec's remarks at Charlie Kirk's funeral shows his love of Christian imagery and his utter failure at understanding biblical context.
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A Jesus-Free Theology

DC phases out Health Care Alliance, impacting thousands

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The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · 29d

We need the DC Council to reinvest in the Healthcare Alliance!
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Advocates say the elimination of DC Health Care Alliance, which insures 26,000 low-income residents, could have disastrous consequences.

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Pinky @pinky1259.bsky.social · Sep 23

If you think Tylenol is bad for children, wait until you find out about guns.

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Bill Mefford @billmefford.bsky.social · Sep 21

8th Day Faith Community styling the latest @festivalcenter.bsky.social creation!!

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Bill Mefford @billmefford.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today I helped make 25 banana splits as @festivalcenter.bsky.social hosted an Everything Sucks Banana Split party!!!

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · Sep 3

With so much going on regarding ICE and the National Guard, we couldn't miss the opportunity to sit down with Alana Eichner, @domesticworkers.bsky.social

Tune in to listen to her story and why this organization is so necessary to the livelihoods of so many people.
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The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us today at 1 pm to fight fascism, but mostly, to eat banana splits!

Bill Mefford @billmefford.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join us today at 1 pm! Banana splits are just the ticket to fight fascism!

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · Aug 28

Yes, everything sucks right now, but join us next Tuesday at 1 for banana splits! RSVP below!
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Justice in the Midst of Empire

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · Aug 27

No Mayor Bowser, we do not welcome the presence of more law enforcement. We do welcome resources into our communities and evidence-based solutions to create authentic public safety.

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The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · Aug 27

Festival Center invites you to an afternoon of food, entertainment, and most of all, friends. Join us for our annual fall fundraiser, Our Call to Justice in the Midst of Empire. RSVP and we'll save you a seat!

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You’re invited

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Caroline @caro130.bsky.social · Aug 21

Multifaith prayer vigil speaking out against the occupation of DC, Friday evening 8/22 at 5pm at Columbia Heights Plaza. Hosted by @win-dc.bsky.social @congregationactionnet.org @festivalcenter.bsky.social and others. bit.ly/dc-prayer

Graphic invitation for an interfaith prayer vigil event. Text:
"Prayer Vigil: Columbia Heights Plaza, August 22, Gathering @ 4:30, Service @ 5pm" "Clergy of DC - Stand with Us. The overreach of the federal government has brought violence into our streets. Let us reclaim these spaces as sacred. Together we will make it clear to the powers that be: we are not afraid. We will defend DC. https://bit.ly/dc-prayer"
Followed by logos from: Jews United for Justice, Washington Interfaith Network, John Wesley AME Zion Church, Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, The Festival Center, Congregation Action Network, Am Kolel, Mount Vernon Place UMC, Social Action at Adas Israel, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, First Baptist Church, Interfaith Action for Human Rights, United Church of Christ, Faith in Public Life, Soujourners/SojoAction.

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Toby /𝓸𝓹𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓶𝔂 𝓸𝔀𝓷 @tobyhark.bsky.social · Aug 23

Hate cannot drive out hate!
Only love! ONLY LOVE!

Pastor Delonte Gholston

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Stevis will try to keep people safe @stevis23.bsky.social · Aug 25

Sounds like a job for Advanced Towing

The Festival Center @festivalcenter.bsky.social · Aug 25

'Keep off our property' | DC area Christian leaders ask ICE to stop parking in church lots
Rev. Patricia Fears, one of the two who organizers of the letter said she heard from five church leaders about ICE parking in their lots before arresting people.
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'Keep off our property' | DC area Christian leaders ask ICE to stop parking in church lots

Rev. Patricia Fears said she heard from five church leaders about ICE parking in their lots before arresting people.

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