JOIN US FOR WORSHIP EVERY SUNDAY, 10 AM – IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM

Come discover St. John's!

Join us in pursuing — or renewing — meaningful spirituality, to discover the healing power of forgiveness and grace, the relevance of faith in today’s world.
Most of all, to experience the presence of a loving God. Together, we’ll seek understanding and wisdom
in our commitment to justice for all people and for our planet. We look forward to meeting you.
For more information, see Activities @ S J and Events, and subscribe to our Sunday Bulletin

⭐ REPORT FROM HONDURAS

Honduras in the News

Tuesday, October 8, 2019
From Mark Coplan
This video is in Spanish because it is a direct message from the Bay Area Honduran community to the president of Honduras, demanding the release of Water Protectors being held in prison.
Este video está en español porque es un mensaje directo de la comunidad hondureña del Área de la Bahía al presidente de Honduras, exigiendo la liberación de protectores de agua que se encuentran en prisión.

Amigos de Guapinol Mensaje para JOH from Mark Coplan on Vimeo.

https://vimeo.com/364721627?fbclid=IwAR3xobCz5FoUo5UMkb8aQ5xE0A7uUdPzWLROQmWsAlpMyK5BRJFtr0f-A5w



Despite U.S. Asylum Ban, Honduran Women Fleeing Violence Remain Undeterred
By Anna-Catherine Brigida, October 8, 2019

El Chapo gave $1M bribe to Honduran president: testimony
By Emily Saul, October 7, 2019



Padre Melo coming to the Bay Area (to St. John’s!)  on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 – Everyone welcome.

Click here to download the Color PDF or the Black and White PDF.



Emergency Faith Delegation to Honduras

JAN. 2018 …VIDEO AND PHOTO LINKS

These are video and photograph links from St. John’s elder Mark Coplan.
More photos and video are anticipated by other delegation photographers.


Videos

Blessing of Honduras delegates at St John’s Presbyterian Church
https://vimeo.com/252862992

Emergency Faith Delegation to Honduras
17 Minute Video Sampler
https://vimeo.com/254782979

Emergency Faith Delegation to Honduras 2018
30 Minute Sampler:
https://vimeo.com/254999850

Emergency Faith Delegation to Honduras
Press Conference:
https://vimeo.com/252838474

Honduras PowerPoint Presentation
>at Radio Progreso:
https://vimeo.com/253921448

Padre Melo’s Radio Progreso Broadcast
from Notre Dame:
https://vimeo.com/254629573

Highway Barricade Attacked
by Honduran Military and Police:
https://vimeo.com/254623190

Candle Light Vigil at U.S Embassy in Honduras
Video Sampler (Daniel Buford):
https://vimeo.com/253246474

Candle Light Vigil at U.S Embassy in Honduras Video:
https://vimeo.com/253246474


Photos

Honduras Delegation Sendoff at St John’s Photos:
>https://www.flickr.com/photos/berkeleyboca/albums/72157662926282887

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
January 2018 Photo Sampler (collection of all seven days):
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157692762341614

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day One
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157665074900998

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Two
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157691922436194

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Three
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157691949789574

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Three … Demonstration
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157689887467332

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Three … Police Assault Reporter’s House with Gas
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157692018268214

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Four … Meeting Victims
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157690005912502

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day … Four Blockade
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157663268019067

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Four … Safe Walk Home
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157692931816535

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Four … Demonstration
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157691253056851

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Five … Candlelight Vigil at US Embassy
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157668984332279

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Six
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157663264380997

Emergency Delegation to Honduras
Day Seven
https://www.flickr.com/photos/54922368@N07/albums/72157690036928192


Honduras in the News

U.S.-TRAINED POLICE ARE HUNTING DOWN AND ARRESTING PROTESTERS AMID POST-ELECTION CRISIS IN HONDURAS
By Sandra Cuffe/ February 20, 2018

Honduras: Hearing the Call for Democracy
February 20, 2018 / Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs

Amid political unrest, violence in Honduras, TPS holders in U.S. worry about their fate
By Nicole Acevedo /February 22.2018 / NBC News

Answering their call to serve: Maryjane, Don Westra travel to Zimbabwe, Honduras.
Feb. 22, 2018 / Fergu Falls Journal

The People of Honduras Do Not Owe Obedience to an Imposed Government
By Melissa Cardoza / February 21, 2018 / In These Times

Citing Hostility, Leader of Anti-Corruption Panel in Honduras Resigns
By Elisabeth Malkin / February 16, 2018 / New York Times

Head of OAS anti-corruption mission in Honduras resigns
Reuters Staff /February 15, 2018 / Reuters World News

Democracy NOW! News on Honduras
https://www.democracynow.org/topics/honduras

Lenten Reflection, Honduras
By Heather Vickery |February 21, 2018 | Pastoral, Religious Professionals, Sanctuary and Solidarity

An Emergency Appeal from Honduras
By David A. Sylvester / February 12th, 2018 / Tikkun

Justice for Honduras … Day 7 in Honduras: Farewell but not Forgotten
By Larry Couch / February 11, 2018 / Sisters of the Good Shepherd National Advocacy Center

Jesuits issue open letter denouncing ‘grave threats’ against Honduran priest
By Zac Davis / January 02, 2018 / American Magazine

Finding Hope in Honduras: Padre Melo’s Fight for Human Rights
The Jesuit Post / Published Aug 5, 2017

SHARE Foundation
www.SHARE-ElSalvador.org

Activities @ S J

 

S U N D A Y
• SJ Worship 10am, Sanctuary & online
• SJ Communion  1st Sundays during Worship, Sanctuary & online
• SJ Children’s & Youth program
10:20am (they leave with teachers from Worship)
• SJ Fellowship 11:15am, Patio or Campbell Hall
• SJ Fair Trade Coffee 11:15am, Some Sundays, Patio or Narthex
Feb. 11  – Next Sales
• SJ Sunday Forum
11:30am, Some Sundays, Fireside Room & online

• SJ Bell Choir 11:30am, 1st & 3rd Sundays, Choir Room 212

 

M O N D A Y
• Berkeley Community Chorus  6:30pm, Sanctuary

 

T U E S D A Y
• SJ Prime Timers Ceramics  9:30am, Hunter Hall
• Dutch School 4pm, Sproul & Fireside
• Adult Children of Alcoholics
7pm, Rm 212
• PFLAG 4th Tuesday. 7pm, Campbell

 

W E D N E S D A Y
• Food Not Bombs, 11am, Kitchen
• SJ Choir Rehearsal, 7:30pm, Sanctuary

 

T H U R S D A Y
• Food Not Bombs, 11am, Kitchen
SJ Horizons Bible Study, 3rd Thursday, 12pm, Campbell Hall & online

 

F R I D A Y
• SJ Lectionary Bible Study, 10am, online
• SJ Knitting Ministry, 2nd & 4th Friday, 2pm, online
• SJ Flic Flac Movie Group, 3rd Friday, 7:30pm, online

 

S A T U R D A Y
• SJ Men’s Breakfast Group, 1st Sat., 8:30am, online

SCHOOLS @ S J
GROUPS MEETING @ S J
SUBSCRIBE to S J Sunday Bulletin