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SUMMARY:Struggle & Lament: Lenten Series 2025 with Freedom Church of the Poor
DESCRIPTION:The Freedom Church of the Poor is a spiritual and political home for movement leaders. We believe in the fundamental dignity and value of all life and in a world of justice and abundance where all can thrive. We gather as a community of faith to support and care for each other. We commit to realizing the abundant world that God promises by identifying\, developing\, and uniting leaders who will build a movement to end poverty led by the poor. In this community and through our commitment to this struggle we also seek to re-discover and share a vision and a practice of religion that is rooted in truth\, justice\, and love. \nLENTEN SERIES 2025 \nOn The Way: Struggle & Lament w/ Freedom Church of the Poor \nThis Lenten season (Struggle and Lament) each of our Sunday services will focus on one of these final days of the last week of Jesus’ life. Each of these final days hold deep insights about the “way” that was revealed through Jesus’ life\, his ministry\, suffering\, death\, and ultimately\, resurrection.  This way leads to direct confrontation with a system of domination. It leads to violence and death\, but it also leads to clarity about how we get organized and fight meaningfully and effectively for God’s promise of justice\, love\, and abundance for all. As the Freedom Church of the Poor we will gather for these seven Sundays to learn how to organize against the forces arrayed against our people today and to refine our tactics and strategy for building a broad social movement. Drawing primarily from the Gospel of Mark – a wartime Gospel that anticipated the forthcoming brutality of the Roman Army –  we will gather as a political and spiritual community to sing\, to lament\, to pray\, and to strengthen our collectivity by holding and caring for each other. We know that Jesus came not to condemn us\, but to teach us how to fight for the justice and liberation of all of God’s children here on Earth. \nSeason Overview \n\nWednesday\, March 5th – Ash Wednesday (Isaiah 58:1-10)\nSunday\, March 9th – Day 1\, Palm Sunday (Mark 11:1-11)\nSunday\, March 16th – Day 2\, Monday: Overturning the Tables (Mark 11:12-19)\nSunday\, March 23rd – Day 3\, Tuesday: What God? Who Speaks for God? (Mark 11:27-13:37)\nSunday\, March 30th – Day 4\, Wednesday: Discipleship (Mark 14:1-11)\nSunday\, April 6th – Day 5\, Thursday: The Kingdom of God (Mark 14:12-72)\nSunday\, April 13th – Day 6\, Friday:  Participation Not Substitution\, Life Not Death (Mark 15:1-47)\n\nSpecial Holy Week Services \n\nApril 15th Turning Tables Tuesday\nApril 17th Maundy Thursday\nApril 18th Good Friday\nSaturday\, Apr 19th – Day 7\, Saturday: The Sabbath\, a Taste of What is to Come (Daniel 12:2-3; Sibylline Oracles (3:751-55\, 781-84); Matthew 27:51-53)\nSunday\, April 20th  – Easter Sunday: Pesach (Mark 16:1-8)\n\nSunday Services are available via Zoom Room + Live Stream* starting at  6:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM CT | 3:00 PM PT *Live-streamed Services will only be live for the first 30 minutes and then Zoom only for open reflections. Bible Study (Zoom Room Only) Wednesdays\, March 5th-  April 9th 3:00 PM PT | 5:00 PM CT | 6:00 PM ET *Spanish Interpretation Available | Interpretación en español \nFreedom Church of the Poor gathers online every Sunday at 6pm ET | 5pm CT | 3pm PT via zoom and other social media platforms. \nFor more details: Freedom Church of the Poor – Kairos Center
URL:https://redletterchristians.org/event/struggle-lament-lenten-series-2025-with-freedom-church-of-the-poor/
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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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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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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/
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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/
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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/
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