Bruce Reyes-Chow
@breyeschow.com
SF Bay Area | AANHPI | FilAm | Convenor of People | Writer of Words | Speaker of Words | Occasional Presbyterian Pastor | OrangeTheory Cultist | Plant Dad
Website & Newsletter
https://www.reyes-chow.com
Amalgamation Podcast
https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
Website & Newsletter
https://www.reyes-chow.com
Amalgamation Podcast
https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
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I'm unplugging for the rest of January (reyes-chow.com) so I can meet some deadlines like a grown-up. Boo.
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
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January 23, 2026 at 7:35 PM
For those who listen to podcasts on Youtube you can subscribe and listen to The Amalgamation Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlxaSlhXMtBAeYGg6K_r5grOzQrIR_xo6
S.F. faith leaders rally against ICE, announcing 24-hour hunger strike https://missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-immigration-ice-hunger-strike/
S.F. faith leaders rally against ICE, announcing 24-hour hunger strike
About 100 reverends, rabbis, activists, and others rallied at San Francisco City Hall to condemn ICE's decades-long high in custody deaths.
missionlocal.org
January 23, 2026 at 1:35 PM
S.F. faith leaders rally against ICE, announcing 24-hour hunger strike https://missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-immigration-ice-hunger-strike/
The Fantasy Baseball League that I am the Commissioner of is named after my grandfather, Esteban de los Reyes and is going into its 14th season. We are looking for a replacement manager or co-managers. It is a free, low-intensity, no-bylaws, 8-keeper, head-to-head league. If you are interested LMK.
January 22, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The Fantasy Baseball League that I am the Commissioner of is named after my grandfather, Esteban de los Reyes and is going into its 14th season. We are looking for a replacement manager or co-managers. It is a free, low-intensity, no-bylaws, 8-keeper, head-to-head league. If you are interested LMK.
When that youth group kid who carries folding chairs to impress the girls and a unicorn progressive Christian walk onto a podcast you get my conversation with @masonmennenga.bsky.social! Subscribe to The Amalgamtion Podcast to get the full episode when it drops on Tuesday! bit.ly/Amalgamation...
January 21, 2026 at 10:08 PM
When that youth group kid who carries folding chairs to impress the girls and a unicorn progressive Christian walk onto a podcast you get my conversation with @masonmennenga.bsky.social! Subscribe to The Amalgamtion Podcast to get the full episode when it drops on Tuesday! bit.ly/Amalgamation...
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness has released a statement on the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Presbyterian woman whose fatal shooting by a U.S. ICE officer last week in Minneapolis has sparked protests around the country. Read the full statement here:
pcusa.org/news-storyte...
pcusa.org/news-storyte...
January 12, 2026 at 9:07 PM
The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness has released a statement on the death of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old Presbyterian woman whose fatal shooting by a U.S. ICE officer last week in Minneapolis has sparked protests around the country. Read the full statement here:
pcusa.org/news-storyte...
pcusa.org/news-storyte...
Looks like the Faith Leader "Call to Minneapolis" is pushing capacity, so if you are not joining them, let's hold our friends, colleagues, and accomplices in deep prayer for their safety, courage, and impact — and I hope to see you at a local action! https://www.marchminnesota.org/
January 19, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Looks like the Faith Leader "Call to Minneapolis" is pushing capacity, so if you are not joining them, let's hold our friends, colleagues, and accomplices in deep prayer for their safety, courage, and impact — and I hope to see you at a local action! https://www.marchminnesota.org/
IYKYK #ThisGuy Roadkill: S.F. measure to reintroduce cars to Great Highway ‘crashes and burns’: San Francisco requires only four supervisors to put a ballot measure before voters. That low bar was too high for Supervisor Alan Wong missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-g...
Roadkill: S.F. measure to reintroduce cars to Great Highway ‘crashes and burns’
San Francisco requires only four supervisors to put a ballot measure before voters. That low bar was too high for Supervisor Alan Wong.
missionlocal.org
January 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
IYKYK #ThisGuy Roadkill: S.F. measure to reintroduce cars to Great Highway ‘crashes and burns’: San Francisco requires only four supervisors to put a ballot measure before voters. That low bar was too high for Supervisor Alan Wong missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-g...
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
South Carolina measles outbreak is exploding.
Cases doubled in a week. 200+ new infections, 500+ total, 100’s quarantined, kids and adults hospitalized. Doctors say we’re “staring over the edge.”
This is what happens when public health is ignored.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/AUS0BfoxiQf2...
Cases doubled in a week. 200+ new infections, 500+ total, 100’s quarantined, kids and adults hospitalized. Doctors say we’re “staring over the edge.”
This is what happens when public health is ignored.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/AUS0BfoxiQf2...
'Staring over the edge': South Carolina measles outbreak doubles in a week — NBC News
More than 500 people are in a 21-day quarantine and about 200 are
apple.news
January 16, 2026 at 11:17 PM
South Carolina measles outbreak is exploding.
Cases doubled in a week. 200+ new infections, 500+ total, 100’s quarantined, kids and adults hospitalized. Doctors say we’re “staring over the edge.”
This is what happens when public health is ignored.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/AUS0BfoxiQf2...
Cases doubled in a week. 200+ new infections, 500+ total, 100’s quarantined, kids and adults hospitalized. Doctors say we’re “staring over the edge.”
This is what happens when public health is ignored.
#USDemocracy
#Pinks
apple.news/AUS0BfoxiQf2...
#FollowFriday #PCUSA #Presbyterian Style
+ PCUSA Starter Pack from @beckydurham.bsky.social
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If you want to be added, please check that you are not already included, then LMK and I can add you.
+ PCUSA Starter Pack from @beckydurham.bsky.social
+ My PCUSA Orgs Starter Pack
+ My PCUSA List of Peeps
+ My PCUSA List of Orgs
+ My PCUSA Feed
If you want to be added, please check that you are not already included, then LMK and I can add you.
January 16, 2026 at 5:36 PM
#FollowFriday #PCUSA #Presbyterian Style
+ PCUSA Starter Pack from @beckydurham.bsky.social
+ My PCUSA Orgs Starter Pack
+ My PCUSA List of Peeps
+ My PCUSA List of Orgs
+ My PCUSA Feed
If you want to be added, please check that you are not already included, then LMK and I can add you.
+ PCUSA Starter Pack from @beckydurham.bsky.social
+ My PCUSA Orgs Starter Pack
+ My PCUSA List of Peeps
+ My PCUSA List of Orgs
+ My PCUSA Feed
If you want to be added, please check that you are not already included, then LMK and I can add you.
The full episode of my conversation with The Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Author of, "Engaging the Gadfly Reflective Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Preaching in a Digital Age" is out! Listen wherever you put podcasts in your ears https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
January 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The full episode of my conversation with The Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Author of, "Engaging the Gadfly Reflective Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Preaching in a Digital Age" is out! Listen wherever you put podcasts in your ears https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
If you are in the SF Bay Area and looking for p/t work, Bethel Community Church in San Leandro is searching for their first Director of Operations: 20+ Hours/Week, $40-$50/hour DOE, Hybrid, and solid leadership and culture! Full job description here: static1.squarespace.com/static/5d2ce...
January 14, 2026 at 2:22 AM
If you are in the SF Bay Area and looking for p/t work, Bethel Community Church in San Leandro is searching for their first Director of Operations: 20+ Hours/Week, $40-$50/hour DOE, Hybrid, and solid leadership and culture! Full job description here: static1.squarespace.com/static/5d2ce...
A Lived Lesson in Being Present: A brief word of gratitude for my Auntie Barbara (July 1, 1948 - January 8, 2026) www.reyes-chow.com/a-lived-less...
January 13, 2026 at 9:06 PM
A Lived Lesson in Being Present: A brief word of gratitude for my Auntie Barbara (July 1, 1948 - January 8, 2026) www.reyes-chow.com/a-lived-less...
Poked my head up to check in with Paid Subscribers — In the Midst of the Chaos: Holding the tenderness that exists in the in between https://www.reyes-chow.com/in-the-midst-of-the-chaos/
In the Midst of the Chaos
Holding the tenderness that exists in the in between
www.reyes-chow.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Poked my head up to check in with Paid Subscribers — In the Midst of the Chaos: Holding the tenderness that exists in the in between https://www.reyes-chow.com/in-the-midst-of-the-chaos/
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
Trump’s line is that disrespect to law enforcement is punishable by death. Impeach and remove. This is not tolerable.
Q: "Do you believe that deadly force was necessary?"
Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."
Trump: "It was highly disrespectful of law enforcement. The woman and her friend were highly disrespectful of law enforcement…Law enforcement should not be in a position where they have to put up with this stuff."
January 12, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Trump’s line is that disrespect to law enforcement is punishable by death. Impeach and remove. This is not tolerable.
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
The last family in the Palestinian village of Yanoun left their home last week, joining a growing list of communities that have been erased from existence through the establishment of Israeli "shepherding outposts" in their place.
mondoweiss.net/2026/01/this...
mondoweiss.net/2026/01/this...
This is how Israeli settlers, backed by the military, erased a Palestinian village from existence last week
The last family in the Palestinian village of Yanoun left their home last week, joining a growing list of communities that have been erased from existence through the establishment of Israeli…
mondoweiss.net
January 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The last family in the Palestinian village of Yanoun left their home last week, joining a growing list of communities that have been erased from existence through the establishment of Israeli "shepherding outposts" in their place.
mondoweiss.net/2026/01/this...
mondoweiss.net/2026/01/this...
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
Thanks! Others of course! @sanho.bsky.social @justsecurity.org @elpais.com @emily-hart.bsky.social @andreigomezsuarez.bsky.social @sergioguzman.bsky.social there are really so many excellent folks doing great work on this corner of South America and peacebuilding. :)
January 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Thanks! Others of course! @sanho.bsky.social @justsecurity.org @elpais.com @emily-hart.bsky.social @andreigomezsuarez.bsky.social @sergioguzman.bsky.social there are really so many excellent folks doing great work on this corner of South America and peacebuilding. :)
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
some good folks I always follow on LA and esp SA:
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 10:13 PM
some good folks I always follow on LA and esp SA:
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
While it often feels as if there is an endless flow of sadness and sorrow in the world, I am more confident in the infinite amount of compassion and comfort that is embodied in loving community.
It's been a rough couple of days for our family, so we could definitely use some.
God in your mercy...
It's been a rough couple of days for our family, so we could definitely use some.
God in your mercy...
January 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
While it often feels as if there is an endless flow of sadness and sorrow in the world, I am more confident in the infinite amount of compassion and comfort that is embodied in loving community.
It's been a rough couple of days for our family, so we could definitely use some.
God in your mercy...
It's been a rough couple of days for our family, so we could definitely use some.
God in your mercy...
#FollowFriday Feeds I maintain via @graze.social. Please follow, pin, and tag.
+ PCUSA
+ ANNHPISky
+ EnneagramSky
+ OTFSky
+ LittleFreeLibrary
+ CliftonStrengths
+ Filipino American History Month
If you have ideas for feeds that don't already exist, please LMK.
#pcusa #enneagram #otfsky #aanhpi
+ PCUSA
+ ANNHPISky
+ EnneagramSky
+ OTFSky
+ LittleFreeLibrary
+ CliftonStrengths
+ Filipino American History Month
If you have ideas for feeds that don't already exist, please LMK.
#pcusa #enneagram #otfsky #aanhpi
January 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
#FollowFriday Feeds I maintain via @graze.social. Please follow, pin, and tag.
+ PCUSA
+ ANNHPISky
+ EnneagramSky
+ OTFSky
+ LittleFreeLibrary
+ CliftonStrengths
+ Filipino American History Month
If you have ideas for feeds that don't already exist, please LMK.
#pcusa #enneagram #otfsky #aanhpi
+ PCUSA
+ ANNHPISky
+ EnneagramSky
+ OTFSky
+ LittleFreeLibrary
+ CliftonStrengths
+ Filipino American History Month
If you have ideas for feeds that don't already exist, please LMK.
#pcusa #enneagram #otfsky #aanhpi
Thanks to people using my referral code on @libro.fm, we all have a bunch of audiobook credits. Now we just need some recommendations.
I love all genres from mysteries to biographies to the nerdy niche. What are your audiobook recommendations?
I love all genres from mysteries to biographies to the nerdy niche. What are your audiobook recommendations?
January 7, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Thanks to people using my referral code on @libro.fm, we all have a bunch of audiobook credits. Now we just need some recommendations.
I love all genres from mysteries to biographies to the nerdy niche. What are your audiobook recommendations?
I love all genres from mysteries to biographies to the nerdy niche. What are your audiobook recommendations?
And even more from @svanceocampo.bsky.social #alwayslearning
Thanks! Others of course! @sanho.bsky.social @justsecurity.org @elpais.com @emily-hart.bsky.social @andreigomezsuarez.bsky.social @sergioguzman.bsky.social there are really so many excellent folks doing great work on this corner of South America and peacebuilding. :)
January 6, 2026 at 1:05 AM
And even more from @svanceocampo.bsky.social #alwayslearning
I'm unplugging for the rest of January (reyes-chow.com) so I can meet some deadlines like a grown-up. Boo.
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
January 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I'm unplugging for the rest of January (reyes-chow.com) so I can meet some deadlines like a grown-up. Boo.
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
In the meantime, please go listen to The Amalgamation Podcast (bit.ly) or catch up on past musings from The Amalgamation Newsletter (reyes-chow.com).
See you in February!
HEY PRESBYTERIAN RULING AND TEACHING ELDERS! The Presbytery of San Jose is searching for our next Stated Clerk (30 hours/week and actually 30 hours).
Take a peek at our Ministry Discernment Profile, and if you feel so called, consider submitting your name! #PCUSA
Take a peek at our Ministry Discernment Profile, and if you feel so called, consider submitting your name! #PCUSA
January 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
HEY PRESBYTERIAN RULING AND TEACHING ELDERS! The Presbytery of San Jose is searching for our next Stated Clerk (30 hours/week and actually 30 hours).
Take a peek at our Ministry Discernment Profile, and if you feel so called, consider submitting your name! #PCUSA
Take a peek at our Ministry Discernment Profile, and if you feel so called, consider submitting your name! #PCUSA
Trusted Latin American and South American sources from a trusted colleague👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
some good folks I always follow on LA and esp SA:
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
@wola-org.bsky.social and @adamisacson.com - one of the best NGO's doing work in LA and have done a lot of partnering w our work
@murosinvisibles.bsky.social and @colombiareports.bsky.social @colombiarisk.bsky.social @londomomposino.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Trusted Latin American and South American sources from a trusted colleague👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
How long until someone hits the US? And then military action will be "justified" — After capturing Maduro, Trump hints at military action in Cuba, Mexico and Colombia https://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/trump-maduro-venezuela-mexico-sheinbaum
January 4, 2026 at 8:40 PM
How long until someone hits the US? And then military action will be "justified" — After capturing Maduro, Trump hints at military action in Cuba, Mexico and Colombia https://www.axios.com/2026/01/03/trump-maduro-venezuela-mexico-sheinbaum