Avery 🏳️⚧️🫱🏼🫲🏾🇵🇸 they/ze
@avery-arden.bsky.social
🌈 MDiv. Trans & Autistic, Catholic/Protestant/Agnostic mishmash. Freelance liturgist, essayist, preacher, & workshop leader specializing in God's good news for trans & disabled people (hire me!) ✨
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Cancel your subscriptions to the New York Times and support the journalists actually reporting the news.
By who? Who shot the person dead? You saw the video. We all know a federal agent shot a man dead who was prone on the ground. Also, it's not "according to officials." It's according to verified video seen with your eyes. Not saying what anyone can obviously see with their eyes is a form of lying.
January 24, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Cancel your subscriptions to the New York Times and support the journalists actually reporting the news.
Just posted an essay on the role of innocence in the defamation & defense of victims of state violence—only to be immediately greeted by another ICE killing.
It's been mere hours, and already #Pretti's life is being scoured for fodder to defame him with...
medium.com/@blessedaret...
It's been mere hours, and already #Pretti's life is being scoured for fodder to defame him with...
medium.com/@blessedaret...
Renée Good, Queer Faith, and the Issue of Innocence
Good belongs to a multiracial, multi-gendered, multi-faith “sacred lineage” of people who have lived and died for justice. How can we use…
medium.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Just posted an essay on the role of innocence in the defamation & defense of victims of state violence—only to be immediately greeted by another ICE killing.
It's been mere hours, and already #Pretti's life is being scoured for fodder to defame him with...
medium.com/@blessedaret...
It's been mere hours, and already #Pretti's life is being scoured for fodder to defame him with...
medium.com/@blessedaret...
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Another question I came here with was: how effective are the whistles and honking? Does it stop abductions? And the answer is, surprisingly to my cynical self, yes, and often. I have talked to so many people who have successfully interrupted kidnappings.
January 23, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Another question I came here with was: how effective are the whistles and honking? Does it stop abductions? And the answer is, surprisingly to my cynical self, yes, and often. I have talked to so many people who have successfully interrupted kidnappings.
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I ended the night as the guest of queer, observant Jews who have been organizing nonstop against ICE.
Observant Muslims fed us and everyone else at protests.
An indigenous organizer spoke to us of the creator.
Every church we saw had messages of inclusion and antifascism on their marquees.
Observant Muslims fed us and everyone else at protests.
An indigenous organizer spoke to us of the creator.
Every church we saw had messages of inclusion and antifascism on their marquees.
January 24, 2026 at 3:22 PM
I ended the night as the guest of queer, observant Jews who have been organizing nonstop against ICE.
Observant Muslims fed us and everyone else at protests.
An indigenous organizer spoke to us of the creator.
Every church we saw had messages of inclusion and antifascism on their marquees.
Observant Muslims fed us and everyone else at protests.
An indigenous organizer spoke to us of the creator.
Every church we saw had messages of inclusion and antifascism on their marquees.
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But 100 clergy members were arrested protesting ICE yesterday. The vast majority of the people arrested during the general strike were there in the name of their god or gods.
January 24, 2026 at 3:22 PM
But 100 clergy members were arrested protesting ICE yesterday. The vast majority of the people arrested during the general strike were there in the name of their god or gods.
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You know me I don't share fundraisers unless I can tell you I trust them with my whole heart and my own wallet. This one gets protective gear to legal observers in Minneapolis / Saint Paul
www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip...
Donate to Help Equip Twin Cities Legal Observers with PPE, organized by Jac Kovarik
I have been involved in rapid response in the Twin Cities area since the b… Jac Kovarik needs your support for Help Equip Twin Cities Legal Observers with PPE
www.gofundme.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM
You know me I don't share fundraisers unless I can tell you I trust them with my whole heart and my own wallet. This one gets protective gear to legal observers in Minneapolis / Saint Paul
www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip...
www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip...
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I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
January 22, 2026 at 3:58 AM
I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.
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I've talked to people on the ground about the strike here tomorrow, and the single thing everyone brings up is just how shockingly wide the support for the strike is. Businesses that no one would have expected to support it are doing so.
National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.
January 23, 2026 at 12:15 AM
I've talked to people on the ground about the strike here tomorrow, and the single thing everyone brings up is just how shockingly wide the support for the strike is. Businesses that no one would have expected to support it are doing so.
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I’m guessing I’m in some sort of starter pack about COVID, Long COVID and or masking & mitigations.
I have gained over a 1k followers and and somewhat overwhelmed.
Thank you to whoever included me. I’ll try to live up to your recommendation.
Masks Keep Us Safe. xo
I have gained over a 1k followers and and somewhat overwhelmed.
Thank you to whoever included me. I’ll try to live up to your recommendation.
Masks Keep Us Safe. xo
November 13, 2024 at 2:14 AM
I’m guessing I’m in some sort of starter pack about COVID, Long COVID and or masking & mitigations.
I have gained over a 1k followers and and somewhat overwhelmed.
Thank you to whoever included me. I’ll try to live up to your recommendation.
Masks Keep Us Safe. xo
I have gained over a 1k followers and and somewhat overwhelmed.
Thank you to whoever included me. I’ll try to live up to your recommendation.
Masks Keep Us Safe. xo
This #Advent, check out Tyler Mayfield's book on resisting #anti-Judaism when pairing #Isaiah with Mark/Matthew. This article summarizes part 1's exploration of how to simultaneously honor Advent traditions, draw from Isaiah’s wisdom, AND respect Jews' vibrant, living faith.
#progressivechristianity
#progressivechristianity
Adressing Advent Anti-Judaism
Summarizing the opening portion of Tyler Mayfield’s book Unto Us a Child Is Given: Isaiah, Advent, and Our Jewish Neighbors…
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December 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This #Advent, check out Tyler Mayfield's book on resisting #anti-Judaism when pairing #Isaiah with Mark/Matthew. This article summarizes part 1's exploration of how to simultaneously honor Advent traditions, draw from Isaiah’s wisdom, AND respect Jews' vibrant, living faith.
#progressivechristianity
#progressivechristianity
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Congrats to authors of the top 22 LGBTQ Christian books of 2025, including @mikeoloughlin.bsky.social @brian-mcnaught.bsky.social @emilyraustin.bsky.social
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Top LGBTQ Christian books of 2025 named - Q Spirit
Check out the top 22 LGBTQ Christian books of 2025 — including theology, Bible, memoir, church life and history by diverse authors. The list was announced by lesbian Christian author Kittredge Cherry,...
qspirit.net
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Congrats to authors of the top 22 LGBTQ Christian books of 2025, including @mikeoloughlin.bsky.social @brian-mcnaught.bsky.social @emilyraustin.bsky.social
qspirit.net/top-lgbtq-ch...
qspirit.net/top-lgbtq-ch...
If you dared to resist the Roman Empire, you knew what end awaited you: You'd be stripped bare before a crowd and suffocated on a cross, your naked, battered flesh twisted into a warning to others to comply — or die.
This is how modern Empire functions as well. #crucifixion #godoftheoppressed
This is how modern Empire functions as well. #crucifixion #godoftheoppressed
April 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM
If you dared to resist the Roman Empire, you knew what end awaited you: You'd be stripped bare before a crowd and suffocated on a cross, your naked, battered flesh twisted into a warning to others to comply — or die.
This is how modern Empire functions as well. #crucifixion #godoftheoppressed
This is how modern Empire functions as well. #crucifixion #godoftheoppressed
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IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE STRIKE SEASON, FRIENDS
Philly immigrant groups call for Super Bowl strike to protest Trump admin policy
The strike is part of a “Week of Action” running through Valentine's Day in Philadelphia to show the value of immigrants.
whyy.org
February 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE STRIKE SEASON, FRIENDS
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"Don't fight hate with hate" is gaslighting meant to silence the oppressed and maintain the status quo
February 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
"Don't fight hate with hate" is gaslighting meant to silence the oppressed and maintain the status quo
Live like a better world is possible. Even — especially — when it seems utterly impossible.
February 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Live like a better world is possible. Even — especially — when it seems utterly impossible.
A prophetic challenge to churches that call themselves affirming and cishet individuals who would be allies — as well as to all of us who claim to support marginalized communities not our own.
Read and ponder proactively: How far are you willing to go? how much are you willing to risk?
Read and ponder proactively: How far are you willing to go? how much are you willing to risk?
Thoughts on allyship:
With all the outrage over the new regime and fear of what might come next, I'm thinking about allyship and a story from Pride last year.
Here in southern Oregon we have a hate group called the Saltshakers. Think Westboro Baptist style hate group, using the same tactics 1/13
With all the outrage over the new regime and fear of what might come next, I'm thinking about allyship and a story from Pride last year.
Here in southern Oregon we have a hate group called the Saltshakers. Think Westboro Baptist style hate group, using the same tactics 1/13
February 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A prophetic challenge to churches that call themselves affirming and cishet individuals who would be allies — as well as to all of us who claim to support marginalized communities not our own.
Read and ponder proactively: How far are you willing to go? how much are you willing to risk?
Read and ponder proactively: How far are you willing to go? how much are you willing to risk?
To prevent overwhelm, choose just a few of the pressing issues to focus on — or even just one. Just one that you make your passion, devote time and energy to. We all are more helpful digging deep, not spreading ourselves thin. You don’t have to keep on top of it all — that’s what community is for.
They are trying to overwhelm us with all these EOs.
Do what you need to do to stay out of freeze mode the best that you can.
Connect with people. Connect with yourself.
We're gonna fight.
Do what you need to do to stay out of freeze mode the best that you can.
Connect with people. Connect with yourself.
We're gonna fight.
January 31, 2025 at 2:24 AM
To prevent overwhelm, choose just a few of the pressing issues to focus on — or even just one. Just one that you make your passion, devote time and energy to. We all are more helpful digging deep, not spreading ourselves thin. You don’t have to keep on top of it all — that’s what community is for.
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Over 50% of nonviolent movements to overthrow governments are successful within one year of their peak.
The key is to engage over 3.5% of the country, a cross-section of society—clergy, kids, grandmas, teachers) using DIVERSE & CREATIVE tactics, with women in leadership.
We can do this.
More:
The key is to engage over 3.5% of the country, a cross-section of society—clergy, kids, grandmas, teachers) using DIVERSE & CREATIVE tactics, with women in leadership.
We can do this.
More:
On Organizing
time to level up / an early draft of a playbook
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Over 50% of nonviolent movements to overthrow governments are successful within one year of their peak.
The key is to engage over 3.5% of the country, a cross-section of society—clergy, kids, grandmas, teachers) using DIVERSE & CREATIVE tactics, with women in leadership.
We can do this.
More:
The key is to engage over 3.5% of the country, a cross-section of society—clergy, kids, grandmas, teachers) using DIVERSE & CREATIVE tactics, with women in leadership.
We can do this.
More:
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Scream this from the rooftops. The whole thread should be required reading for Christians, but this part especially.
The two greatest commandments in Christianity come from the Pharisees. Jesus is literally quoting Rabbi Hillel.
The two greatest commandments in Christianity come from the Pharisees. Jesus is literally quoting Rabbi Hillel.
December 17, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Scream this from the rooftops. The whole thread should be required reading for Christians, but this part especially.
The two greatest commandments in Christianity come from the Pharisees. Jesus is literally quoting Rabbi Hillel.
The two greatest commandments in Christianity come from the Pharisees. Jesus is literally quoting Rabbi Hillel.
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Christmas Special 2024
The Word in Black and Red · Episode
open.spotify.com
December 24, 2024 at 4:23 AM
‘twas a delightful conversation! 🏳️⚧️✨
Blessed are the Binary Breakers is an Amazing Podcast that explores the liminal space between Queer Gender Variance and Spirituality, hosted by the truly amazing @averyarden36.bsky.social
Of all the podcasts I've been on, this is the most concentrated dose of 'Me, on My Life'.
Of all the podcasts I've been on, this is the most concentrated dose of 'Me, on My Life'.
November 20, 2024 at 2:50 PM
‘twas a delightful conversation! 🏳️⚧️✨