Preached April 26, 2015 at Rockefeller Chapel, Chicago IL, dedicated to the people of Baltimore. In the days following the Michael Brown verdict, that cold Thanksgiving week, there emerged a debate among my friends regarding the uprisings happening in my hometown and around the country. I called it the debate of the Kings. That is,Continue reading ““An Obnoxious Peace””
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“Freddie Gray, Presente.” A haiku.
Twenty-five years old. “No evidence they used force.” WTF.
When #BlackLivesMatter, when #BlackandBrownLivesMatter, and when #AllLivesMatter
We really missed Pastor P___ at the interfaith breakfast two weeks ago. He has a powerful spirit and he’s involved in EVERYTHING in our community. And I was looking forward to hearing him talk about the Black and Latino clergy group that meets to talk about their shared commitment to one another’s communities, both under assault.Continue reading “When #BlackLivesMatter, when #BlackandBrownLivesMatter, and when #AllLivesMatter”
Tentative everyday feminism: Chinese food edition
Scenario: I was sick. I ordered Chinese food. The next morning, half of it was missing. What I was brave enough to say: I know this should go without saying, but please do not eat my food. Thank you. Once he responded, “Sorry for the inconvenience,” and I said, “It wasn’t an inconvenience so muchContinue reading “Tentative everyday feminism: Chinese food edition”
My season of singleness – Final entry
If you’d like some theme music while you read this, I highly recommend the smash-hit Valentine’s Day mashup “Single Loser” by Beckyonce. I’m listening to it as I write this. When I started writing this back in September, I wasn’t sure anyone was reading my series on being intentionally single for a season (by clicking onContinue reading “My season of singleness – Final entry”
How Marcus Borg gave me hope
Renowned liberal theologian and Historical Jesus scholar Marcus Borg passed away yesterday at the age f 72. In honor of his life, here is my brief reflection on how his wisdom helped me in my ministry. I only got to hear renowned theologian Marcus Borg speak once. It was interesting. I was grateful for the chanceContinue reading “How Marcus Borg gave me hope”
Guest post: A celebration of singleness (Or, as originally titled, “I s***.” Just so you’re warned.)
Many of you have been following my posts about my Season of Singleness, which officially ended on December 31, although I’m definitely not rushing into anything serious right now. One of my good friends from the justice movement, Beth Trimarco, was inspired enough by the series to write her own observations about what is GREATContinue reading “Guest post: A celebration of singleness (Or, as originally titled, “I s***.” Just so you’re warned.)”
Can we talk about “the talk?” – teaching children how to protect themselves from “Protect and Serve”
I remember an incredibly uncomfortable Thanksgiving during Occupy Oakland. Not the cliche uncomfortable of Republicans and Democrats getting into immigration policy over the mashed potatoes and gravy. A friend of mine who had been arrested during Occupy for carrying an umbrella (the citation indicated it was a temporary dwelling, which had been banned from theContinue reading “Can we talk about “the talk?” – teaching children how to protect themselves from “Protect and Serve””
Upon receiving the Christian Church of Northern CA-NV’s annual MLK Award
This award was given to me on January 11, 2015 at Lafayette Christian Church during the CCNC-N’s annual MLK service. Following are my remarks upon receiving the award. I find myself thinking a lot about the previous recipients of this award, because they have all deeply shaped me. I’m in the land of Pacific SchoolContinue reading “Upon receiving the Christian Church of Northern CA-NV’s annual MLK Award”
Building Community in a World Uninterested in Community
My roommate and I reached an impasse yesterday. I could be wrong, but I think the impasse ended with him feeling sorry for a poor old thing so lonely she needed the young man she cooked for to keep her company and me feeling sorry for a young man more focused on making it bigContinue reading “Building Community in a World Uninterested in Community”
Sandhya Rani Jha 