Kris Wise
@wisekris.bsky.social
aspiring #UMC Deacon
@UCF.bsky.social '09 #ChargeOn
@CandlerTheology.bsky.social '24
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Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just a friendly reminder as we go into the holidays:
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
Folks don't have to explain to you why they don't drink.
If you offer them a drink and they decline, don't ask them why. It's not your business.
Just offer them something without alcohol to drink instead. And move on.
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Senior Knight W‼️
November 23, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Senior Knight W‼️
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Kids finished "Avatar The Last Airbender" and "Legend of Korra." they loved them!
They are getting a kick out of the movie.
M. Night didn't have to go this hard on the "The Ember Island Players" episode.
They are getting a kick out of the movie.
M. Night didn't have to go this hard on the "The Ember Island Players" episode.
November 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Kids finished "Avatar The Last Airbender" and "Legend of Korra." they loved them!
They are getting a kick out of the movie.
M. Night didn't have to go this hard on the "The Ember Island Players" episode.
They are getting a kick out of the movie.
M. Night didn't have to go this hard on the "The Ember Island Players" episode.
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"By offering this gift, we could make a real difference in the lives of children and youth and families in Gaza and elsewhere in the Palestinian territories," said Bishop Sally French. religionnews.com/2025/11/21/e...
New Jersey Episcopal diocese gives $1 million to treat Palestinian children
(RNS) — Part of a little-used fund in the Diocese of New Jersey established 100 years ago to support medical care for children will now help Palestinian youth in Gaza.
religionnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
"By offering this gift, we could make a real difference in the lives of children and youth and families in Gaza and elsewhere in the Palestinian territories," said Bishop Sally French. religionnews.com/2025/11/21/e...
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Mamdani shows strength. He’s open about his beliefs, he doesn’t flinch in negotiations, and he cares about doing the job of being the Mayor.
Trump probably genuinely respects a strong adversary
Trump probably genuinely respects a strong adversary
I really, really strongly encourage you to watch Aaron's clips of the Trump-Mamdani meeting, not just read his recaps.
This is a totally different Trump than we ever normally see. It's wild to see him like this—and Mamdani is the one who brought it out in him. There's a lesson here.
This is a totally different Trump than we ever normally see. It's wild to see him like this—and Mamdani is the one who brought it out in him. There's a lesson here.
Q: would you feel comfortable living in NYC under a Mamdani administration ?
TRUMP: I would. I really would.
TRUMP: I would. I really would.
November 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Mamdani shows strength. He’s open about his beliefs, he doesn’t flinch in negotiations, and he cares about doing the job of being the Mayor.
Trump probably genuinely respects a strong adversary
Trump probably genuinely respects a strong adversary
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NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
As ICE descends on Charlotte, faith leaders draw on other cities' actions to aid immigrants
(RNS) — As many as 500 people, a mix of clergy and other volunteers, have appeared at the training sessions on how to counter ICE.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
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Learn how your congregations and communities can take action to pressure Chevron to terminate contracts with Israel.
#gaza #chevron #boycott #umc #beumc
#gaza #chevron #boycott #umc #beumc
Take Action: Boycott Chevron Corporation
The General Board of Church and Society Board of Directors has joined the call to boycott Chevron, reaffirming a commitment to human rights, peace, and international law, as articulated in the 2020/20...
www.umcjustice.org
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Yale & Penn found that literally tens of thousands of people will die because of the Trump Administration’s cuts to healthcare.
I will never stop fighting for a right to quality, affordable care for every American.
ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
I will never stop fighting for a right to quality, affordable care for every American.
ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
House Bill Seen Causing 51,000 Preventable Deaths Annually
Health care scientists warm the “One Big Beautiful Bill” will strip health insurance from millions and cause thousands of preventable deaths annually
ldi.upenn.edu
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Yale & Penn found that literally tens of thousands of people will die because of the Trump Administration’s cuts to healthcare.
I will never stop fighting for a right to quality, affordable care for every American.
ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
I will never stop fighting for a right to quality, affordable care for every American.
ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...
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Jaw dropped. Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content
Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content - Oklahoma Watch
The Trump administration removed a congressionally mandated report on missing and murdered Native Americans from the DOJ website, citing compliance with an executive order against DEI. Senators who ch...
oklahomawatch.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Jaw dropped. Trump Administration Removes Report on Missing and Murdered Native Americans, Calling It DEI Content
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“In the United Methodist tradition, we have something called connectionalism, which, in this moment, we are saying means: If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us."
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Methodist pastors march into courtroom to support 'boring suburban dad' indicted for protesting
CHICAGO (RNS) — ‘If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us,’ said a Chicago area UMC pastor.
religionnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
“In the United Methodist tradition, we have something called connectionalism, which, in this moment, we are saying means: If you come for one United Methodist, you have come for all of us."
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THIS IS IT.
THIS IS THE ONE.
FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE SURVIVORS ALWAYS.
Help make this go viral. Please.
THIS IS THE ONE.
FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE SURVIVORS ALWAYS.
Help make this go viral. Please.
November 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
THIS IS IT.
THIS IS THE ONE.
FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE SURVIVORS ALWAYS.
Help make this go viral. Please.
THIS IS THE ONE.
FOLLOW THE LEAD OF THE SURVIVORS ALWAYS.
Help make this go viral. Please.
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Via @charlotteobserver.com: Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.” www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.” www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Via @charlotteobserver.com: Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.” www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.” www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
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Note: This would be at least the 11th time this year that apparent ICE/Border Patrol/DHS agents have conducted immigration enforcement on or immediately near church grounds.
RNS broke down this trend back in August: religionnews.com/2025/08/04/w...
RNS broke down this trend back in August: religionnews.com/2025/08/04/w...
November 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Note: This would be at least the 11th time this year that apparent ICE/Border Patrol/DHS agents have conducted immigration enforcement on or immediately near church grounds.
RNS broke down this trend back in August: religionnews.com/2025/08/04/w...
RNS broke down this trend back in August: religionnews.com/2025/08/04/w...
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I have worked on races there that national Dems actively discouraged donors around because they decide they weren’t “winnable”
November 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I have worked on races there that national Dems actively discouraged donors around because they decide they weren’t “winnable”
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Alabama’s population is 28% Black and increasingly Hispanic. White Republicans are only able to rule by cheating. And when Dems invest no money in red states that becomes a self fulfilling prophecy
November 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Alabama’s population is 28% Black and increasingly Hispanic. White Republicans are only able to rule by cheating. And when Dems invest no money in red states that becomes a self fulfilling prophecy
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I understand why a lot of white liberals are like, fuck the south, because they think about the people in power who are mostly white conservatives. But that is only because of Jim Crow, voter suppression, a lack of real funding for Dems there
November 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
I understand why a lot of white liberals are like, fuck the south, because they think about the people in power who are mostly white conservatives. But that is only because of Jim Crow, voter suppression, a lack of real funding for Dems there
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sometimes it will just hit me that over a million americans died from covid in a short period of time and we never had a national mourning. we never collectively grieved. we never honored the dead. this feels like a failure
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
sometimes it will just hit me that over a million americans died from covid in a short period of time and we never had a national mourning. we never collectively grieved. we never honored the dead. this feels like a failure
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November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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We visited a ward for expecting mothers, where the women ushered roommate Tinashe Mawondo to the nearby hospital at the Old Mutare Mission Center. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We visited a ward for expecting mothers, where the women ushered roommate Tinashe Mawondo to the nearby hospital at the Old Mutare Mission Center. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
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I'm sharing in this 🧵 anecdotes and takeaways from our time out there, along with photos taken by Andrew Nelles....
November 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I'm sharing in this 🧵 anecdotes and takeaways from our time out there, along with photos taken by Andrew Nelles....
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For more on our coverage of this landmark restructuring in the denomination, known as regionalization, see our coverage from last week on that news. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
Post-splintering, UMC ratifies restructuring, gives autonomy to non-US churches
Plan to give regional autonomy to United Methodists outside U.S. passes, a historic win following splintering sparked by disputes over LGBTQ+ rights.
www.tennessean.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
For more on our coverage of this landmark restructuring in the denomination, known as regionalization, see our coverage from last week on that news. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
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You can find the full story plus the video and gallery at The Tennessean (👇). This project was produced in partnership with @pulitzercenter.org. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
A liberated Zimbabwe church after UMC splintering points to historic shift across Africa
An expecting mothers' ward, high school, and college for students from across Africa. What the UMC in Zimbabwe says about turning point on continent.
www.tennessean.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
You can find the full story plus the video and gallery at The Tennessean (👇). This project was produced in partnership with @pulitzercenter.org. www.tennessean.com/story/news/r...
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Andrew Nelles and I recently set out for Zimbabwe to learn how United Methodists were recovering from a splintering in the UMC amid a restructuring in the denomination. Along the way, we also learned the story of the church’s legacy of liberation in a post-apartheid nation.
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Andrew Nelles and I recently set out for Zimbabwe to learn how United Methodists were recovering from a splintering in the UMC amid a restructuring in the denomination. Along the way, we also learned the story of the church’s legacy of liberation in a post-apartheid nation.