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SUMMARY:August Monthly Morning Prayer with Kevin Riggs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Monthly Morning Prayer on Friday\, August 1 at 9 AM ET with Rev. Dr. Kevin Riggs \nJoin us for Monthly Morning Prayer on August 1 at 9 AM ET with Pastor Kevin Riggs\, a longtime pastor\, educator\, and community advocate based in Franklin\, Tennessee. For more than 30 years\, Pastor Kevin has led Franklin Community Church while also founding organizations that serve people experiencing homelessness and advance justice on a local and global scale. \nPastor Kevin believes that one of the church’s deepest callings is to be the conscience of the community—and he lives that calling boldly\, through ministries rooted in advocacy\, accompaniment\, and hope. From his work in Tennessee prisons to his outreach in Honduras\, Pastor Kevin brings a prophetic word grounded in compassion\, presence\, and the gospel of liberation. \nPastor Kevin will share powerful reflections from his decades-long work on Tennessee’s death row\, including his pastoral relationship with Pastor Kevin Burns\, a death row inmate and co-author of the book “Today! – The Best Day of My Life.” \nThis Monthly Morning Prayer follows the liturgy from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals and is open to all. \n\n Friday August 1\, 2025 9 AM ET Live on all Red Letter Christians social media platforms + Zoom! Register at Meeting Registration – Zoom \nLet’s gather to pray\, learn\, and grow together in the way of Jesus—rooted in peace\, community\, and courageous love.  \n\nSocial Media: \nKevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastor4justice/
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Edward Zakrzewski in Florida
DESCRIPTION:Florida has scheduled US Air Force veteran Edward Zakrzewski for execution on July 31\, 2025 for the 1994 murders of his wife\, Sylvia\, and his two children\, Edward and Anna. \n\nJoin the Virtual Sit In\nCall Governor DeSantis at 850-717-9337 with the following message: \n“Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to express my concern about the direction Florida is headed with regards to the death penalty. For at least the third time this year\, Florida is set to execute an individual who served our country honorably. Additionally\, the fact that in both cases the jury only recommended death with a 7:5 split should be deeply troubling. In no other state would it be possible to impose the death penalty with such a split – even by today’s threshold in Florida(which is the lowest in the country). I am calling to encourage Gov. DeSantis halts all plans to execute Edward at the end of the month.” \nREGISTER FOR THE 7/31 VIRTUAL VIGIL SHOULD THE EXECUTION GO THROUGH. \n\nEdward’s death sentences were the product of two simple majority votes (7-5 each) plus a judge’s override of a jury’s life verdict. In no other state in the nation\, including under Florida’s current law\, would Edward even be eligible for execution. This is Governor DeSantis’ 9th death warrant of 2025. \nWe believe in accountability\, but true accountability does not require execution. A sentence of life without the possibility of parole protects society while also recognizing the human capacity for redemption and the role of childhood trauma in shaping adult behavior. \nFlorida does not need the death penalty to be safe. This execution will not make us safer\, it will simply add another act of violence to an already tragic story. Justice does not require death. Florida’s continued use of executions marks the state as an outlier in its use of the death penalty. The majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Board of Executive Clemency to do everything within their power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-edward-zakrzewski-in-florida/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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SUMMARY:RLC Book Club with Malcolm Foley\, author of "The Anti-Greed Gospel"
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to welcome historian\, pastor\, and truth-teller Dr. Malcolm Foley as our July Book Club guest. He’ll be in conversation with Shane Claiborne to discuss his timely and convicting book\, “The Anti-Greed Gospel”. \nIn this bold and necessary work\, Malcolm Foley uncovers the greed at the root of American racism—and invites Christians to confront it with the values of the gospel. Drawing from deep wells of historical scholarship and lived pastoral experience\, Foley exposes how the pursuit of wealth and power has fueled racial violence from slavery and lynching to present-day injustice. But he doesn’t stop there. \nThrough the witness of figures like Ida B. Wells and the framework of racial capitalism\, Foley calls on the church to become a community marked by solidarity over selfishness\, truth over silence\, and generosity over greed. With clarity and conviction\, The Anti-Greed Gospel challenges us to take the next faithful step toward racial justice and economic repair. \nRegister to join us on Zoom or join us live on our socials: Registration – Zoom\nWe will be live on all of our socials. Register to join us on Zoom!\nFind us streaming live on Red Letter Christian’s Facebook\, Twitter\, or YouTube channels.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/rlc-book-club-with-malcolm-foley-anti-greed-gospel/
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia People’s Tribunal on War Crimes & Genocide in Gaza
DESCRIPTION:On May 31\, 2025\, the people of Philadelphia conducted a People’s Tribunal to hold the United States Government\, the U.S. Executive Branch\, the U.S. Congress\, & U.S. Senator John Fetterman and other designated members of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Congressional Delegation Accountable for Genocide & War Crimes in Gaza. \nHundreds of people attended in person at Friends Center and via Zoom. (People’s Tribunal on War Crimes and Genocide in Gaza) \nRead and listen to WHYY’s coverage here. \nView photos of the Tribunal here. \nThe jury\, a group of nine community leaders representing a cross section of Philadelphia\, are deliberating and will release their findings on July 16\, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Friends Center\, 1501 Cherry Street\, Philadelphia. \nRegister to attend the Tribunal Jury Findings Release Event. \nThe Tribunal was modeled after a grand jury hearing; the jury will determine if evidence of complicity was sufficient to warrant indictment of certain government institutions and specific state actors.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/philadelphia-peoples-tribunal-on-war-crimes-genocide-in-gaza/
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SUMMARY:July Monthly Morning Prayer: Christian Nationalism / "special" MMP
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Red Letter Christians for a special Morning Prayer on Christian Nationalism on July 1\, 2025\, at 9 AM ET. \nJust days before the nation celebrates Independence Day\, we are hosting a special Monthly Morning Prayer to grapple with the critical issue of Christian Nationalism and its profound impact on our country. \nThis event will offer a vital time of reflection and engagement with leading scholars and activists who have been at the forefront of understanding and combatting Christian nationalism and how it corrupts our faith\, our politics\, and our nation. \nAs we approach July 4th\, we’ll delve into the true meaning of “liberty and justice for all” and explore what these foundational values genuinely require of us in the current political moment. Our expert guests will illuminate how Christian nationalism is currently shaping the political landscape we find ourselves in\, prompting us to consider our call to faithful citizenship and a more just society. \n \nGuests include (other may join us as well): \nSamuel L. Perry (Ph.D.\, University of Chicago) is the Sam K. Viersen Presidential Professor of Sociology at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Perry is a widely recognized expert on conservative Christianity and American politics. He has authored or co-authored five books\, including “Taking America Back for God” (2020\, with Andrew Whitehead) and “The Flag and The Cross” (2022\, with Philip Gorski). \nAndrew Whitehead is a professor of sociology at Indiana University Indianapolis and is one of the foremost scholars of Christian nationalism in the United States. He is the author of “American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church\,” an award-winning book that provides crucial insights into this movement. \nThe Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas\, Ph.D.\, is currently the Visiting Professor of Theology at Harvard Divinity School. From 2017 to 2023\, she served as Dean of the Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary. An ordained Episcopal Priest\, she is the Canon Theologian at the Washington National Cathedral and Anglican Communion Canon at Newcastle Cathedral in England. Dr. Douglas is the author of numerous articles and books\, including the 2023 Grawemeyer Award-winning “Resurrection Hope: A Future Where Black Lives Matter.” Her academic work focuses on womanist theology\, racial justice issues\, and the Black church. \nWe will be live on all Red Letter Christians socials and on our website. To engage with our guests directly\, register to join us on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SfUJE8BMRNWht8bim3mrXQ#/registration \nMorning prayer takes place at the beginning of each month based on the book\, Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals. You can follow along with the readings from Common Prayer at commonprayer.net for free!
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/july-monthly-morning-prayer-christian-nationalism/
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SUMMARY:RLC Book Club with authors of "God’s Stories as Told by God’s Children"
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce a very special book club for June! This will be a group book club with several of the authors of “God’s Stories as Told by God’s Children”. \nWe’re thrilled to host a very special family-friendly edition of the Red Letter Christians Book Club this June! \nJoin us as we welcome several contributors to the beautiful and imaginative new book\, God’s Stories as Told by God’s Children — in conversation with RLC co-founder Shane Claiborne\, who is also a contributor to this powerful project. \n God’s Stories as Told by God’s Children is a richly illustrated book that invites us to see Scripture through the eyes of children and adults from all walks of life. Written in the poetic and thoughtful voices of theologians\, parents\, pastors\, poets\, and artists\, this book reimagines sacred stories for a new generation with depth\, honesty\, and playfulness. \nContributors joining us include:Pete EnnsTamice Spencer-HelmsMarlena GravesShannon K. EvansBrian KoliaMari JørstadJarrod McKennaTerry J. Stokesand our very own Shane Claiborne \n \nThis unique gathering will be a chance to hear from some of the writers behind the book\, explore how storytelling shapes our faith\, and celebrate the sacred perspectives of children. \n This is a “bring your kids” Book Club! Whether your little ones are sitting in your lap or doodling nearby\, we invite them to be part of this joyful conversation. \nSpecial time: 6pm ET on Monday\, June 30\nRegister to join us on Zoom or join us live on our socials: Registration – Zoom\nWe will be live on all of our socials. Register to join us on Zoom!\nFind us streaming live on Red Letter Christian’s Facebook\, Twitter\, or YouTube channels.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/rlc-book-club-gods-stories-as-told-by-gods-children/
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SUMMARY:Moral Mondays in DC: June 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Moral Mondays in DC is a recurring\, spirit-led series of nonviolent actions confronting the immoral federal budget. These budgets are not mere numbers; they are moral documents. They reveal what our nation values—and whom it is willing to sacrifice. On June 30\, 2025\, we continue taking a stand against an immoral budget that hurts and harms people. \nClergy and people of conscience will gather at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 301 A Street SE\, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for a moral overview and grounding\, and at 10:45 a.m. to prepare and march to the Supreme Court for a public moral witness and moral action at 11:00 a.m. This sacred action is a bold response to an immoral budget and unjust policies that harm the poor\, women\, children\, and workers. Grounded in Micah 6:8 and the prophetic traditions of justice and mercy\, we will stand together to say No to oppression and Yes to love\, justice\, and the sacred dignity of all. Sign up now and declare: “We will not be silent anymore.” \nMonday\, June 30\, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET \n\nSupreme Court in DC\, 1 1st St NE\, Washington\, DC 20543\nVirtual/Online Locations \n\nMoral Mondays in DC at the Capitol: A National Call for Justice\, Love\, & Truth-Telling\, convened by Bishop William J. Barber\, II\, and faith leaders nationwide. Join us in this movement for justice and share this call to action with your communities. We must stand together.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/moral-mondays-in-dc-june-30-2025/
LOCATION:1 1st St NE\, Washington\, DC 20543\, 1 1st St NE\, Washington\, dc\, 20543
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SUMMARY:Fast and Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty
DESCRIPTION:Death Penalty Action and Abolitionist Action Committee are continuing the Starvin’ for Justice: Fast and Vigil for a 32nd consecutive year in 2025. Registration is now open\, so please register now if you are joining so they can keep you updated on the plans.\n\nRegister: https://abolition.org/register/\nDonate: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/fast-and-vigil-sponsorship-2025/\n\nWHAT IS THE FAST AND VIGIL? For four days\, death penalty abolitionists from around the country will gather at the steps of the Supreme Court to call for an end to capital punishment in the United States. It is an energizing grassroots week of training\, advocacy\, action\, community and education. Tens of thousands of tourists and locals\, from all over the U.S. and throughout the world\, pass by our vigil and table\, so the opportunity for dialogue and discussion at a real grass-roots level is invaluable to the movement.\n\nAdditionally\, each evening we hear stories from murder victim family members\, death row exonerees\, death row families and leaders in the national abolition movement.\n\nWe hope you will consider joining the more than 75 anti-death penalty activists who come regularly from across the U.S. and Canada – from Florida to California and everywhere in-between – to join together for public education and outreach at the steps of the Supreme Court.\n\nIf you are unable to attend but would like to support the annual event that reaches tens-of-thousands of people on the streets of DC\, donations are greatly appreciated to make this effort possible. See the sponsorship page for details.\n\nAnd as always\, help spread the word to your networks\, groups\, and local media: http://www.abolition.org
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/fast-and-vigil-to-abolish-the-death-penalty/
LOCATION:1 1st St NE\, Washington\, DC 20543\, 1 1st St NE\, Washington\, dc\, 20543
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of John Hanson in Oklahoma
DESCRIPTION:John Hanson is on death row in Oklahoma for the 1999 murder of Mary Bowles and is scheduled for execution on June 12\, 2025. \n\nJoin the Virtual Sit In\nCall Governor Stitt at 405-521-2342 with the following message: \n‘Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to ask that Gov. Stitt stops the execution of John Hanson on June 12\, 2025. It is inconceivable that the State of Oklahoma would so aggressively charge forward with plans to execute a man who suffers from mental illness\, brain damage and autism– all of which make him significantly less culpable in the crime he partook in. I am also concerned that prosecutors manipulated the facts of the case such that both Mr. Hanson and his co-defendant were made out to be the ringleader of the crime– rather it was Mr. Hanson’s poor judgment brought on from his triad of diagnoses that led to his participation in the crime.” \n\nJohn Hanson suffers from major mental illnesses\, brain damage\, and autism\, conditions that contributed to his participation in the crime that resulted in his death sentence. Mr. Hanson’s co-defendant\, Victor Miller\, was the ringleader of the crime and had a long history of manipulating Mr. Hanson\, whose disorders cause him to have significant difficulties understanding social interactions and to make poor judgments. However\, rather than acknowledging each defendant’s likely role in one coherent\, consistent theory of the crime\, the State argued at both Mr. Hanson’s and Mr. Miller’s trials that each man was the supposed ringleader of the crime. \nAlthough the United States Supreme Court has long emphasized the importance of presenting developmental disorders and other brain-based issues for the jury’s consideration\, Mr. Hanson’s trial and appellate attorneys failed to investigate and present evidence of his disorders\, which would have explained his susceptibility to manipulation and his resulting involvement in the crime. As a result\, Mr. Hanson’s jury never learned of his underlying conditions. \nMr. Miller’s trial\, like Mr. Hanson’s\, resulted in a capital sentence\, but\, due to procedural errors at trial\, Mr. Miller was later resentenced and is now serving life without parole. In contrast\, Mr. Hanson remains under sentence of death\, at risk for execution. While on death row\, Mr. Hanson has become a model prisoner\, being entrusted by staff with a job. We are confident that the Pardon and Parole Board will remedy this injustice by taking his disabilities into consideration and granting clemency for Mr. Hanson. \n\nMr. Hanson’s execution is just one in a series of 25 executions scheduled by Oklahoma in the coming months\, despite serious concerns around the state’s lethal injection protocols and drugs. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Stitt and the Pardon and Parole Board to do everything within their power to ensure Mr. Hanson does not face execution and to seek a path to clemency in the case.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-john-hanson-in-oklahoma/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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SUMMARY:Take Your Faith to the Streets This Pentecost: Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget
DESCRIPTION:Take Your Faith to the Streets This Pentecost\nOn Tuesday\, June 10\, people of faith will gather at the U.S. Capitol for A Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget. \nWe are witnessing against a proposed federal budget that slashes life-saving support for the most vulnerable. Together\, we’ll sing\, pray\, and speak truth to power. This is a moment for moral courage. \n📍 U.S. Capitol – Washington\, DC\n 📅 Tuesday\, June 10 | Morning start\n ✍️ Sign up now to join us: https://tinyurl.com/3cxmt5ar \nGet all the details here and join us!\n#PentecostWitness #MoralBudget
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/take-your-faith-to-the-streets-this-pentecost-pentecost-witness-for-a-moral-budget/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250602T090000
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SUMMARY:Moral Mondays in DC
DESCRIPTION:Moral Mondays in DC is a recurring\, spirit-led series of nonviolent actions confronting the immoral federal budget. These budgets are not mere numbers; they are moral documents. They reveal what our nation values—and whom it is willing to sacrifice. On May 5th\, we continue taking a stand against an immoral budget that hurts and harms people. \nClergy and people of conscience will gather at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 301 A Street SE\, beginning at 9:00 a.m. for a moral overview and grounding\, and at 10:45 a.m. to prepare and march to the Supreme Court for a public moral witness and moral action at 11:00 a.m. This sacred action is a bold response to an immoral budget and unjust policies that harm the poor\, women\, children\, and workers. Grounded in Micah 6:8 and the prophetic traditions of justice and mercy\, we will stand together to say No to oppression and Yes to love\, justice\, and the sacred dignity of all. Sign up now and declare: “We will not be silent anymore.” \nMonday\, June 2\, 2025 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET \n\nSupreme Court in DC\, 1 1st St NE\, Washington\, DC 20543\nVirtual/Online Locations \n\nMoral Mondays in DC at the Capitol: A National Call for Justice\, Love\, & Truth-Telling\, convened by Bishop William J. Barber\, II\, and faith leaders nationwide. Join us in this movement for justice and share this call to action with your communities. We must stand together.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/moral-mondays-in-dc/
LOCATION:1 1st St NE\, Washington\, DC 20543\, 1 1st St NE\, Washington\, dc\, 20543
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SUMMARY:June Monthly Morning Prayer with Mike Martin & Hannah Martin
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Monthly Morning Prayer on Monday\, June 2 at 8 AM ET with Mike Martin & Hannah Martin! \nNote: This session was recorded during our Zoom meeting on June 1st and will be streamed on June 2nd\, 2025. Watch on any of our social media channels or right here at RedLetterChristians.org/live  \nThis special gathering for Gun Violence Awareness Month will focus on peace-making for all ages. We’ll begin with Mike Martin\, founder and Executive Director of RAWtools\, who will share stories from his work forging nonviolence—literally turning guns into garden tools and cultivating spaces for restorative justice\, conflict mediation\, and healing in our communities. \nThen\, we’ll spend time with Hannah Martin\, Associate Pastor and reading interventionist\, as she introduces her brand-new children’s book\, Sparking Peace. With warmth and wisdom\, Hannah offers a story that helps kids explore what it means to be peacemakers in a hurting world. This is a perfect opportunity to bring your children to morning prayer and hear the message of peace together as a family. \nThis Monthly Morning Prayer follows the liturgy from Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals and is open to all—whether you’re joining with coffee in hand\, children by your side\, or a heart ready for renewal. \nYou can follow along with the readings from Common Prayer at commonprayer.net for free! \n🗓️ Monday\, June 2\, 2025\n⏰ 8 AM ET\n📍 Live on all RedLetterChristians.org/live and all RLC social media platforms\n🔗 Originally recorded June 1\, 2025 \nLet’s gather to pray\, learn\, and grow together in the way of Jesus—rooted in peace\, community\, and courageous love. \n \n\nSocial Media: \nMike’s Socials: @rawtoolsinc on Facebook and Instagram \nHannah’s Preferred Social Media Handles: IG @psalty_pastor and FB facebook.com/HannahMartin \n\n 
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/june-monthly-morning-prayer-mike-martin-hannah-martin-special-gun-violence/
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SUMMARY:RLC Book Club with Caleb Campbell "Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor"
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to have Caleb Campbell as our May Book Club guest to discuss his book “Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor”. \nRev. Caleb E. Campbell is the lead pastor of Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix\, Arizona\, where he has served since 2006. A passionate advocate for theological depth\, ecumenical unity\, and cultural engagement\, Caleb is committed to helping the Church navigate the complex realities of faith in America today. \nHe is the founder of Disarming Leviathan Ministries\, an organization dedicated to equipping Christians to engage their Christian nationalist neighbors with empathy\, hospitality\, and the transformative power of the gospel. His book\, Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbors\, provides practical tools and biblical wisdom for engaging these conversations with courage and grace. Beyond his pastoral and writing ministry\, Caleb is a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary\, the statewide regional director of the Surge Network\, and a co-founder of the J29 Coalition\, all of which reflect his commitment to missional leadership\, justice\, and reconciliation. \nPastor Caleb Campbell has watched as Christian nationalism has taken over large swaths of the United States. And he’s suffered the relational fallout of standing against it\, both in his community and his church. While it’s possible to be both a Christian and hold Christian nationalist ideas\, Christian nationalism itself is an un-Christian worldview\, rooted in ideas about power\, race\, and property that are irreconcilable with Christian faith. Campbell has come to see himself as a missionary to Christian nationalists\, reaching out to them with the love and freedom of Jesus Christ.\n\nIn Disarming Leviathan\, Campbell equips Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors. He introduces the basics of Christian nationalism and explores the reasons so many people are attracted to it. He also addresses a variety of American Christian nationalist talking points and offers questions and responses that humbly subvert these claims and cultivate deeper\, heart-level conversations.\n\nChristian nationalism is an established feature of the American landscape. Disarming Leviathan can help prepare us to confront it with compassion and hospitality\, and with the truth of the good news of Jesus.\nFollow Caleb Campbell and Disarming Leviathan… \n\nDisarming Leviathan – official website: https://www.disarmingleviathan.com\nInstagram: @disarmingleviathan – https://www.instagram.com/disarmingleviathan/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086643226342\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DisarmingLeviathanUSA\n\n 
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/rlc-book-club-with-caleb-campbell-disarming-leviathan/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Oscar Smith in Tennessee
DESCRIPTION:Tennessee has set an execution date of May 22\, 2025 for Oscar Smith\, who was convicted for the 1989 shooting and stabbing to death of his estranged wife\, Judy Smith\, and her sons\, Jason and Chad Burnett. \n\nCall Governor Lee at 615-741-2001 with the following message: \n“Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to ask that Gov. Lee follows the teachings of his faith and intervene to stop the execution of Oscar Smith scheduled for May 22\, 2025. Thank you.” \n\nOriginal petition language: \nRead more about the case here\, an article discussing Smith’s motion for a stay of execution to conduct further DNA testing. Oscar Smith has always maintained his innocence. In addition to forensic concerns\, multiple issues of fairness regarding Smith’s jury have been raised. Read a detailed list here. \nGovernor Lee continues to ignore a letter asking him to come pray with the men on death row that was signed by 32 death row inmates in Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Lee to do everything within his power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-oscar-smith-in-tennessee/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T235959
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Benjamin Ritchie in Indiana
DESCRIPTION:An execution date has been set for Indiana death row prisoner Benjamin Ritchie on May 20\, 2025 for the 2000 murder of William Toney. \nWhile the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions\, Indiana is out of step with national trends.  In late 2024\, Indiana performed its 1st execution in 15 years\, and continues to schedule more execution dates. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Braun to do everything within his power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-benjamin-ritchie-in-indiana/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T235959
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Matthew Johnson in Texas
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Johnson was convicted in Texas for the 2012 murder of Nancy Harris. He has been given an execution date for May 20\, 2025. \n\nCall Governor Abbott at 512-463-2000 with the following message: \n“Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to ask that Gov. Abbott follows the teachings of his faith and intervene to stop the execution of Matthew Johnson on May 20\, 2025. Thank you.” \n\n\n\nTexas’ aggressive execution schedule marks it as an outlier in its use of the death penalty while the majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. In the last few years\, Texas has been one of only a handful of states that have carried out death sentences – and it continues to do so targeting the poor\, the mentally ill and people of color. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Abbott and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to do everything within their power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case. \nAdditionally\, you may reach out now to the Board at bpp-pio@tdcj.texas.gov and the Governor at https://gov.texas.gov/contact/and (512) 463-1782. You can simply leave a voice message\, or choose to speak to a representative if you prefer. \nPlease note: In Texas\, the Governor does have limited power when it comes to the death penalty. But the story we are told that “it’s out of the governor’s hands\,” is only true if we allow it to be. Yes\, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles must recommend clemency in that state in order for the Governor to grant clemency (mercy) by commuting a death sentence. But the fact is that the governor appoints the members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. He can choose to appoint members who will take valid claims and concerns more seriously\, instead of acting like rubber-stamping gate-keepers. He can still use his position of power and influence to enact justice in the State of Texas
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-matthew-johnson-in-texas/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
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SUMMARY:March4Mercy in Nashville: Sunday May 18
DESCRIPTION:Executions are scheduled to resume in Tennessee after a two-year pause. As people of faith and conscience\, we are called to respond. \nJoin Shane Claiborne at the March4Mercy on May 18\, 2025\, a peaceful public action carrying the ongoing plea from those on death row for mercy—not silence. \nThis march is about dignity\, justice\, and accountability in a broken system. \nLocation: 7400 Cockrill Bend Blvd\, Nashville \nTime: 12:45pm CT gathering / 1pm march \nMore information\, postcards\, and sign-up: https://deathpenaltyaction.org/march4mercy
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/march4mercy-in-nashville-sunday-may-18/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T235959
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Glen Rogers in Florida
DESCRIPTION:Florida has scheduled Glen Rogers for execution on May 15\, 2025 for his 1997 murder of Tina Marie Cribbs. \nPlease sign & share this petition and visit our allies at Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty for additional information. \nGlen Rogers was repeatedly failed by the very systems that were supposed to protect him. From the age of ten\, he endured unspeakable abuse\, including sexual violence and trafficking\, during the most critical years of brain development. These early\, untreated traumas shaped the course of his life long before the crime for which he is now sentenced to die. \nWe believe in accountability\, but true accountability does not require execution. A sentence of life without the possibility of parole protects society while also recognizing the human capacity for redemption and the role of childhood trauma in shaping adult behavior. \nFlorida does not need the death penalty to be safe. Glen Rogers’s execution will not make us safer\, it will simply add another act of violence to an already tragic story. Justice does not require death. Florida’s continued use of executions marks the state as an outlier in its use of the death penalty. The majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Board of Executive Clemency to do everything within their power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-glen-rogers-in-florida/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T100000
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SUMMARY:May Monthly Morning Prayer with V. Elizabeth Perkins
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Red Letter Christians for Monthly Morning Prayer on May 1\, 2025 at 9 AM ET\, with V. Elizabeth Perkins\, for a time of prayer and reflection with Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove.\n\nElizabeth Perkins lives with a profound sense of calling shaped by her faith in Jesus Christ and a passion for justice\, reconciliation\, and discipleship. She often reflects on how God’s faithful hand has guided her steps\, not simply for her journey\, but to empower others to walk boldly in their purpose and become instruments of change in a broken world.\n\nWith over 25 years of ministry experience\, Elizabeth has poured into the lives of both men and women\, mentoring and guiding them in their spiritual\, personal\, and leadership development. She has a heart for equipping the next generation to rise with courage and conviction. As part of this work\, she founded and led She-ciples\, a discipleship group for teen girls focused on purity\, purpose\, and identity in Christ—demonstrating her commitment to nurturing young women with truth\, grace\, and love.\n\nElizabeth’s calling has also led her to serve in countries globally. She ministered with The Navigators in Africa\, where she engaged in cross-cultural mission work\, deepening her commitment to God’s vision for global reconciliation and restoration. Her leadership extends into storytelling\, where she has served as executive director for three powerful documentaries\, using media to shed light on the transformative work of justice and faith.\n\nShe aims to help future generations encounter and follow Jesus\, becoming agents of hope\, healing\, and justice. Through her work at the John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation\, Elizabeth remains steadfast in her pursuit of biblical justice and reconciliation\, believing that through Christ\, lives—and communities—can be made whole.\nWe will be live on all of our socials; register to join us on Zoom! \n \nMorning prayer takes place at the beginning of each month based on the book\, Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals. You can follow along with the readings from Common Prayer at commonprayer.net for free! \n\nSocial Media: \nTwitter/X: @Mzlizperk\, @johnmperkins\nInstagram: Mzlizperk\, Perkinsfoundation\nFacebook: Elizabeth Perkins\, John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/may-monthly-morning-prayer-with-v-elizabeth-perkins/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T235959
DTSTAMP:20260609T072842
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Jeffrey Hutchinson in Florida
DESCRIPTION:Florida has scheduled Jeffrey Hutchinson for execution on May 1\, 2025 for his alleged 1998 murders of Renee Flaherty and her children\, Geoffrey\, Amanda and Logan. Hutchinson has no recollection of the crime resulting from the PTSD and Gulf War Syndrome that came from his time in the service.\n \n\nJoin the Virtual Sit In\nCall Governor DeSantis at 850-717-9243 with the following message: \n‘Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to ask that Gov. DeSantis stops the execution of Jeffrey Hutchinson on May 1\, 2025. I am deeply concerned that yet again\, the State of Florida is gearing up to execute an individual who served our country. We have ample understanding of the damage that war does to an individual\, not to mention\, Gulf War Syndrome. It is our responsibility to take care of the individuals who served our country\, not murder them as a consequence for actions that resulted from their trauma during combat. The State of Florida cannot claim to care about its veterans and execute them at the same time.” \n\nJeffrey Hutchinson is a decorated Gulf War veteran. This video is from his December 2024 clemency hearing. Learn more at Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. \n\n\nFlorida’s continued use of executions marks the state as an outlier in its use of the death penalty. The majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Board of Executive Clemency to do everything within their power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-jeffrey-hutchinson-in-florida/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T130000
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SUMMARY:RLC Book Club with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac - "Christ in the Rubble: Faith\, the Bible\, & the Genocide in Gaza"
DESCRIPTION:Links from this livestream:\n\n\nRev Munther Isaac’s podcast – Christ at the Checkpoint – https://pod.link/1799433160 \n\n\nRLC resources for conscientious objectors – https://redletterchristians.org/conscientious-objector-resources/ \n\n\nThe Book: Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac – “Christ in the Rubble: Faith\, the Bible\, & the Genocide in Gaza” – https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802885548/christ-in-the-rubble/ \n\n\nChurch at the Crossroads – September 11—13\, Parkview Community Church\, Glen Ellyn\, Illinois – https://churchatthecrossroads.com/ \n\nGive to the work of Rev Munther Isaac via the Shepherd Society – https://shepherd-society.org/donate\n\n  \nWe’re delighted to have our friend the Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac as our April Book Club guest. He’ll be in conversation with Shane Claiborne to discuss his book (named after his sermon heard across the globe) “Christ in the Rubble: Faith\, the Bible\, & the Genocide in Gaza”. \nIn this impassioned and incisive book\, Munther Isaac challenges mainstream Christians’ uncritical embrace of the modern State of Israel. Speaking from his unique vantage point as a prominent Palestinian Christian pastor and theologian\, he proclaims a truth that is rarely acknowledged in Christian circles: Israel’s campaign to eliminate the Palestinian people did not begin after October 7\, 2023. Rather\, the campaign is a continuation of a colonial project with nineteenth-century roots that has\, since 1948\, established systems of entrenched discrimination and segregation worse than South Africa’s apartheid regime. \nWriting from Bethlehem with close-up knowledge of conditions on the ground\, and rooted in a commitment to nonviolence and just peace\, Isaac urges readers to recognize that support for Zionism’s genocidal project entails a failure to bring a properly Christian theological criticism to bear upon colonialism\, racism\, and empire. He calls on Christians to repent of their complicity in the destruction of the Palestinian people. And he challenges them to realign their beliefs and actions with Christ—who can be found not among perpetrators of violence\, but with victims buried under the rubble of war. \nRegister to join us on Zoom or join us live on our socials: Registration – Zoom\n \nWe will be live on all of our socials. Register to join us on Zoom!\nFind us streaming live on Red Letter Christian’s Facebook\, Twitter\, or YouTube channels.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/rlc-book-club-with-rev-dr-munther-isaac/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T235959
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of James Osgood in Alabama
DESCRIPTION:James Osgood is scheduled for execution in Alabama on April 24\, 2025 for the 2010 murder of Tracy Lynn Brown. James gave up his appeals and asked to be executed. Learn more from our friends at Project Hope to Abolish the Death Penalty.\n \n\nJoin the Virtual Sit In\nCall Gov. Ivey at 334-242-7100 with the following message: \n“Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to express concern about how Alabama carries out its executions. Alabama has repeatedly shown that it cannot carry out executions without there being serious complications. I am urging Gov. Ivey to halt executions in Alabama to allow for thorough examination of protocols. Thank you.” \nRegister for Virtual Vigil HERE. \n\nThe vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions\, Alabama has continued to go against trend by carrying on with scheduled execution dates. \nAlabama must delay all executions to allow for a thorough study of its capital punishment process and consider the serious objections raised as to how it administers the death penalty.  Alabama has repeatedly shown that it is not capable of carrying out executions – amounting to cruel punishment and the torture of prisoners. \nPlease take action and sign the petition to stop this execution.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-james-osgood-in-alabama/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T235959
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Moises Mendoza in Texas
DESCRIPTION:Join us to protest the execution of Moises Mendoza in Texas on April 23\, 2025.\nTo learn more about how you can help\, visit:  \nStop the Execution of Moises Mendoza in Texas via Death Penalty Action \nLet us pray over the life of Moises Mendoza. Lord\, have mercy.\nMoises Mendoza was convicted in Texas for the 2004 capital murder of Rachel Tolleson. \n\nSign the Petition\nTo: Governor Greg Abbott & Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles\nFrom: [Your Name] \n\nWe are writing to ask that you to stop the execution of Moises Mendoza\, who​ was convicted in Texas for the 2004 capital murder of Rachel Tolleson​. He has been given an execution date for April 23\, 2025. \nWe are concerned that while the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions\, Texas has continued to go against trend by carrying on an aggressive execution schedule. \nWe\, the undersigned\, ask that you do everything within your power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case. \nThank you for time and attention to this urgent and serious matter.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-moises-mendoza-in-texas/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T130000
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SUMMARY:Good Trouble on Good Friday at Lockheed Martin
DESCRIPTION:11-1 ET (King of Prussia\, PA)\nAs we continue to try to find ways to stand against the violence in Gaza and across the globe\, we will be hosting another prayer vigil and day of direct action on Good Friday at Lockheed Martin\, the world’s largest weapons contractor.\n \nRegister Here:\nGood Friday @ Lockheed Martin\, Philadelphia:\nPrayer Vigil & Direct Action Registration Form
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/good-friday-2025/
LOCATION:Lockheed Martin\, 230 Mall Blvd\, King of Prussia\, PA\, 19406
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T100000
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SUMMARY:April Monthly Morning Prayer with Joash Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Rev. Joash Thomas is an author\, speaker\, and global advocate for justice. Drawing from his St. Thomas Indian Christian roots and a decolonized\, justice-centered understanding of Scripture\, Joash helps audiences reimagine a faith that unites rather than divides—and that stands firmly with neighbors on the margins. Through speaking engagements\, teaching\, and advocacy\, he calls Christians to a more contemplative yet courageous activism\, motivated by the grace-filled\, non-violent way of Jesus. \nBorn and raised in India\, Joash served as a U.S. political consultant and lobbyist before pivoting to global human rights advocacy. Now based in the Toronto area\, he holds a master’s degree in Political Management from The George Washington University and is completing master’s degrees in Christian Leadership and Systematic Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary. An ordained Deacon in the Diocese of St. Anthony\, Joash is the author of the forthcoming book The Justice of Jesus (published by Brazos Press). \n\nInstagram / X (Twitter) / Threads / Bluesky / Substack: @‌JoashPThomas\nFacebook: Joash Thomas\n\nJoin us on Zoom to pray together and speak with Joash\, Shane\, and Jonathan\, or join us live on Facebook or YouTube. Register now: Meeting Registration – Zoom \n \nWe will be live on all of our socials; register to join us on Zoom! \nMorning prayer takes place at the beginning of each month based on the book\, Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals. You can follow along with the readings from Common Prayer at commonprayer.net for free!
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/april-monthly-morning-prayer-with-joash-thomas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T210000
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SUMMARY:Christ in the Rubble: A Lenten Conversation Featuring Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac
DESCRIPTION:Christ in the Rubble: A Lenten Conversation Featuring Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac\nWith Guest Respondent Professor Noura Erakat\nModerated by Lisa Sharon Harper and Shane Claiborne \nMarch 31\, 2025\, 7pm ET \nLocation:\nArch Street Meeting House\nWest Room\n320 Arch Street\nPhiladelphia PA 19106 \nJoin us for this very special live in-person conversation with Theologian and Pastor\, Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac\, Director of Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice and pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem. Noura Erakat\, Human Rights Attorney and Professor at Rutgers University-New Brunswick will join the conversation\, moderated by Lisa Sharon Harper and Shane Claiborne. Dr. Isaac will reflect on his new book\, Christ in the Rubble. Together they will then consider the theological and ethical implications of US foreign policy in Palestine and Israel in this Lenten season. \nReserve your seat at www.bit.ly/ChristintheRubble.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/christ-in-the-rubble-a-lenten-conversation-featuring-rev-dr-munther-isaac/
LOCATION:320 Arch Street  Philadelphia PA 19106\, 320 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T200000
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SUMMARY:RLC Book Club with Stanley Hauerwas: Jesus Changes Everything: A New World Made Possible
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to have Stanley Hauerwas as our March Book Club guest. He’ll be in conversation with Shane Claiborne to discuss his book Jesus Changes Everything: A New World Made Possible. \nStanley Hauerwas\, a theologian and Christian ethicist\, is professor emeritus of theological ethics and of law at Duke University. He is the author or editor of more than fifty books\, including Resident Aliens: Life in the Christian Colony (1989)\, which he co-authored with William H. Willimon. His lower-middle-class upbringing informed his later approach to theological and ethical questions (at one point\, he was apprenticed to his father\, a bricklayer). In 2001\, Time magazine named Hauerwas “America’s Best Theologian”; he replied that “best” is not a theological category. \nOf his newest book\, Plough Books says: \nFor decades\, Stanley Hauerwas has been provoking Christians with his insistence that if they would only follow their Master\, it would impact all areas of life\, from the personal to the societal. The lanky Texan\, whom Time magazine dubbed “America’s theologian” for his zinging insights into today’s ethical questions\, says Christians should stop bemoaning their loss of cultural and political power and instead welcome their status as outsiders and embrace the radical alternative Jesus has had in mind for them all along. These accessible readings selected from Hauerwas’s seminal books will introduce a timely\, prophetic voice to another generation of followers of Jesus tired of religion as usual. \nRegister to join us on Zoom or join us live on our socials: Registration – Zoom\n \nWe will be live on all of our socials. Register to join us on Zoom!\nFind us streaming live on Red Letter Christian’s Facebook\, Twitter\, or YouTube channels.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/rlc-book-club-with-stanley-hauerwas-jesus-changes-everything-a-new-world-made-possible/
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Edward James in Florida
DESCRIPTION:Florida has scheduled Edward James‘s execution for March 20\, 2025 for the 1993 murders of Betty Dick and Toni Neuner. \nCall Governor DeSantis at 850-717-9243 with the following message: \n‘Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to ask that Gov. DeSantis stops the execution of Edward James on March 20\, 2025. We can be safe from people who have committed great harm and hold them accountable without killing them. It is what we do in most cases. Eddie has also expressed sincere remorse for his devastating actions. Surely that has to count for something.” \n\nShared from Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty: \nEddie’s death sentence is the product of Florida’s broken and arbitrary death penalty scheme. His jury verdict for the death penalty was not unanimous\, and in only one other state in the nation\, Alabama\, would his 11-1 jury vote render him even eligible for the harshest punishment. \nEddie has spent the last nearly three decades in prison and since the date of his arrest has expressed deep regret and remorse for his devastating actions. Executing Eddie for the worst thing he has ever done does not make the people of the State of Florida any safer. Without a doubt\, he is not the same person who committed his crimes so many years ago. \nEvery execution dehumanizes us all. The people of the State of Florida deserve better. \n\nFlorida’s return to executions in 2023\, after more than three years of not pursuing them\, marks the state as an outlier in its use of the death penalty. The majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. Please sign the petition asking Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida State Board of Executive Clemency to do everything within their power to stop this execution\, including issuing a stay\, and seeking a path to clemency in the case. \nSign the petition
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-edward-james-in-florida/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Wendell Grissom in Oklahoma
DESCRIPTION:Oklahoma has scheduled Wendell Grissom’s execution for March 20\, 2025 for the 2005 murder of Amber Matthews. He was denied clemency by the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board on February 5\, 2025. \n\nCall Governor Stitt at 405-521-2342 with the following message: \n‘Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to ask that Gov. Stitt stops the execution of Wendell Grissom on March 20\, 2025. We can be safe from people who have committed great harm and hold them accountable without killing them. It is what we do in most cases.” \n\nOn November 2\, 2002\, Wendell drove across state lines into Oklahoma where he picked up a homeless hitchhiker\, Jessie Johns. The two became well acquainted and discussed plans to make money through robberies or burglaries. The next day\, they drove through a rural Oklahoman county\, looking for a house to burglarize. Eventually\, they settled on the house of Matt and Dreu Kopf. After parking in their driveway\, Wendell told Jessie to wait in the car until the shooting had ceased\, then come and help him burglarize the property. Wendell found Dreu Kopf\, her friend Amber Matthews\, and two minor children inside the house. After shooting his way in\, he seriously injured Dreu\, and shot Amber. Dreu managed to escape using Wendell’s vehicle\, which Jessie had momentarily left to investigate the scene. After her escape\, Wendell and Jessie fled in a vehicle stolen from the Kopf’s garage and were arrested shortly after. Amber died on her way to the Oklahoma City Hospital. \nWendell’s defense team argues that there were several mitigating factors\, including neurological deficits\, which contributed to the crime and which they were not able to use during the trial – most significantly\, brain damage and alcohol and drug dependency. Three jurors\, who had initially sentenced him to death\, wrote letters saying that they wished this information had been available to them before they had made that fateful decision. Juror Deborah Givens wrote that she no longer feels confident in her decision to sentence Wendell to death. \n\nWendell’s defense team argues that there were several mitigating factors\, including neurological deficits\, which contributed to the crime and which they were not able to use during the trial – most significantly\, brain damage and alcohol and drug dependency. Three jurors\, who had initially sentenced him to death\, wrote letters saying that they wished this information had been available to them before they had made that fateful decision. Juror Deborah Givens wrote that she no longer feels confident in her decision to sentence Wendell to death. \nOn Wednesday\, February 5\, 2025\, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board denied him clemency. \nOklahoma’s aggressive execution schedule marks it as an outlier in its use of the death penalty while the majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions. In the last few years\, Oklahoma has been one of only a handful of states that have carried out death sentences – and it continues to do so targeting the poor\, the mentally ill and people of color. \nThis particular execution is just one in a series of 25 executions scheduled by Oklahoma in the coming months\, despite serious concerns around the state’s lethal injection protocols and drugs. \nPlease sign the petition asking Governor Stitt and the Pardon and Parole Board to do everything within their power to ensure this execution does not go forward\, and to seek a path to clemency in the case.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-wendell-grissom-in-oklahoma/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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SUMMARY:Stop the Execution of Aaron Gunches in Arizona
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Gunches is scheduled for execution in Arizona on March 19\, 2025 for the 2002 murder of Ted Price.\n \n\nCall Governor Hobbs at 602-542-4331 with the following message: \n“Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to ask that Gov. Hobbs not move forward with Arizona’s plan to resume executions on March 19\, 2025 with the execution of Aaron Gunches. Gov. Hobbs promised an administration centered around transparency yet is allowing for the resumption of executions before an investigation into Arizona’s execution protocols could be completed. It is not too late to turn back now.” \n\nIn November 2002\, the victim\, Ted Price\, went to visit his ex-wife\, Katherine Lecher\, in her apartment. Ted planned to stay with her until his school grant came in. The two argued a week and a half into his stay\, which led to a physical altercation. Katherine hit Ted’s face with a telephone\, causing him to appear dazy and unresponsive but conscious. Later that evening\, Aaron came to see Katherine\, who was his girlfriend at the time. After talking to her\, he instructed her two roommates to put Ted and his belongings in Katherine’s car so that he could take him to a bus station. Jennifer\, one of the roommates\, drove the car to the station. Upon arrival\, Aaron realized he did not have money to pay for Ted’s bus ticket\, so he ordered Jennifer to drive out of the city and into the desert. When the car stopped and Ted got out\, Aaron shot him four times. Aaron was subsequently charged with his kidnapping and murder and eventually sentenced to death. He represented himself at trial\, pleaded guilty\, and has consistently requested to be executed since. \nAaron’s execution in Arizona will be the state’s first since the practice was halted in 2022 after a series of botched lethal injections. Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered a state-wide moratorium until the situation could be properly investigated. She appointed David Duncan\, a retired federal judge\, to conduct the review but fired him before he could finish his investigation. Thereafter\, she decided that an internal review would suffice\, and the moratorium was subsequently lifted in November 2024. \nLethal injections are challenging to perform\, and complications frequently arise. Inmates can bleed to death\, experience mental torment or severe physical pain\, and create a sensation of choking or burning. Lethal injections carry a significant unconstitutional risk of cruel and unusual punishment and should not be used\, especially not by a state so seemingly desperate to execute its citizens. \n\nWhile the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend away from executions\, Arizona is continuing to go against this trend by carrying out executions. \nArizona\, which has 112 prisoners on death row\, last carried out three executions in 2022 following a nearly eight-year hiatus brought on by criticism that a 2014 execution was botched and because of difficulties obtaining drugs for execution. \nPlease sign the petition asking the Arizona governor to do everything in her power to stop this.
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/stop-the-execution-of-aaron-gunches-in-arizona/
CATEGORIES:Execution Alert
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