Happy Easter

Don't Put All Your Eggs in One Easter Basket, originally uploaded by freeloosedirt.

Dr. June's sermon today was about the hope of the resurrection, as opposed to the violence of the crucifixion. She encouraged us to keep an Easter egg around all year (not an actual hard boiled egg, clearly) and celebrate that symbolism every day rather than only on Easter. "Don't put all your eggs in one Easter basket."

Her references to the Christianity of Constantine vs the Christianity of Jesus are making me want to read big, thick, obscure texts about theology and history.

Martin Sheen hoists the Peace Candle

Martin Sheen hoists the Peace Candle, originally uploaded by freeloosedirt.

UCC Simi Valley, where I am a member, has offered sanctuary to a woman facing deportation to Mexico, but whose husband and children are American Citizens. Prior to coming to UCC Simi, she entered sanctuary in Long Beach. This was one year ago, and the organizations that have been protesting in front of our Church and the Church in Long Beach called for a "rally" today during our service. Martin Sheen, Delores Huerta (cofounder of United Farmworkers with Cesar Chavez), Arturo Rodriquez (Current President of The United Farmworkers) and Aztec dancers joined us inside for our service