This time of intense research about the concept of the NewCO has led me to two fundamental concepts that I'll be writing more about: radical faithfulness and gradualism/immediatism.
Category: Quaker
A Time of Reflection
I'm a little overwhelmed by the spiritual experiences I've had recently. I felt the presence of the Spirit intensely as I prepared to join the work to rebuild the Healing Justice House, to help with the deconstruction of the Healing Justice House, part of the Great Plains Action Society's new Indigenous-led Urban Resilience and Innovation Hub. The intensity has not diminished. I am led to remain in this Spiritual space as I seek answers to what happened and what I am led to do next. I won't be engaging with email and electronic media much
Scattergood and Great Plains Action Society Part 2
We began the demolition of the Healing Justice House several days ago. Scattergood Friends School is included in the title of these blog posts because some people working on the demolition have been hosted at the school. Another part of Scattergood's involvement is that I was so glad to be able to share about this work during the whole school community meeting yesterday afternoon.
Scattergood and Great Plains Action Society Part 1
Sam Taylor has been my main contact at Scattergood. We talked a bit about the GPAS project, which he and the school have been connected with, including hosting people who were going to be working on the project this week. Besides me, Phil is also staying here. He had not been to Scattergood before. Sikowis and Sam have been having conversations about ways Scattergood students can be involved with GPAS's work in Iowa City.
The Inward Compass
To implement he NewCO (New Conscientious Objector), Quaker meetings will rely on our historic process of using queries to guide us..
Quaker support during the First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March 2018
As I prepare to go to Iowa City to help build the Healing Justice House of the Great Plains Action Society, I'm reminded of the other time Iowa Quakers supported Indigenous led acts.
Truthsgiving
It is ironic that the Great Plains Action Society's invitation to us to help renovate a house for their Healing Justice Center in Iowa City is occurring just after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Interdependence of Our Liberation
One thing that wasn't made clear enough was the interdependence of the three parts the circle: Bear Creek Quaker meeting, the Great Plains Action Society (GPAS) and the Decolonial Repair Network (DRN).
You would, wouldn’t you?
The way to be a NewCO is to join with others to replace the current systems of injustice. The NewCO is about building beautiful communities of Mutual Aid, where wellness and safety are practiced. Indigenous leadership from the beginning is essential.
Poster for the New Conscientious Objector
A poster illustrating the concepts of the NewCO (New Conscientious Objector)