Category Archives: Human Dignity

A number years ago, I began Tie Tuesday working for a local non-profit. I wore ties to honor and respect those who died due to violence. Today, I wear a tie for George Floyd and other victims of racial violence … Continue reading →

  From Sunday, September 30 to Saturday, October 6, hundreds of individuals participated in the 140 mile journey from the Sheridan Detention facility in Sheridan, Oregon  to the NORCOR in the Dalles, Oregon. Concerned local citizens collaborated with the Rural … Continue reading →

Dear John Francis, Happy you and Grace had a good time in the Mount Rushmore area. Regarding the current activities regarding immigration, I do support freedom of speech, but not violence. As Christians, we have been given a spirit and … Continue reading →

Is It Subversive? On this day in 1977, Rutilio Grande, SJ was martyred in El Salvador. He along with an old peasant and teenage boy were killed in a hail of gun fire. Grande was considered a “radical” for his … Continue reading →

The Pilgrim Church and Hope We, the Church, are journeying to the Kingdom of God and waiting for Christ’s return.  The journey will not be easy, but we are not alone.  The Holy Spirit is with us.  We have a … Continue reading →

Reject Violence – Choose Love and Peace. “As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. “ Luke 19:41-42 … Continue reading →

Station 9: Jesus Falls the Third Time (Planned Parenthood) Theme: Jesus stands for the sanctity of life of all, while suffering death to redeem us Tema: Jesús esta por lo sagrado de la vida, mientras sufre su muerte para redimirnos … Continue reading →

Station 5: Jesus meets his mother (Beaverton Fountains) Theme:  We meet Jesus in every person we encounter Tema: Reconocemos a Jesús en cada persona que encontramos Scripture: John 19: 25-27 Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and … Continue reading →

Station 4: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to carry his cross (Memorial Park) Theme: We must be willing to help Jesus carry the cross for peace and justice Tema: Debemos estar dispuestos a ayudar a Jesús a cargar la cruz … Continue reading →

Station 2: Jesus takes up his cross (Bethel Congregational UCC Main Entrance) Theme: Jesus’ passion for justice and peace calls us to pray and to serve Tema: La pasion de Jesus por la justicia y la paz nos llama a … Continue reading →