Sep 29, 2022 | Justice, Uncategorized
On October 5th, BFJN will be holding our monthly uncomfortable conversation. This month, we have decided to shed light on the housing injustices we see in our nation, and in our backyard in Boston. My hope is that this blog will be an introduction to the issue at hand...
Sep 22, 2022 | Environmental Justice, Justice, Simple Living, Uncategorized
Gentleness is an important fruit of the spirit. It is the virtue of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered. It is important to be gentle with other people and yourself, but did you know that gentleness also applies to the planet? In her book entitled “Go Gently:...
Sep 15, 2022 | Disability Rights, Justice, Uncategorized
On September 14th, BFJN held an uncomfortable conversation on the topic of living with disabilities. My parents, David and Tracy Barclay, were our special guests. They spoke about their experience parenting a son with disabilities in an effort to share how to care for...
Sep 8, 2022 | Discipleship, Justice, Sabbath, Uncategorized
As written in Micah 6:8, we have a responsibility to do justice. But how does one live out such a high calling? It is evident that there is so much hurt in the world around us. It can seem like the problems are too big to fix ourselves. Doing justice can be a daunting...
Aug 2, 2022 | Justice, Uncategorized
On August 1st, BFJN held an uncomfortable conversation on gun violence. Members from The Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence spoke of how they educate, advocate, organize, and engage in order to make a positive difference when it comes to gun control....
Jul 20, 2022 | Environmental Justice, Justice, Simple Living, Uncategorized
It is time to switch gears. Throughout my last three blogs, I exposed the injustices the disabled community faces. Now, it is time to talk about the environment. Up until recently, I had not given much thought to the environment. Sure, I recycled, sometimes. Most...
