Work for Climate Justice: United Nations 20th Conference of Parties in Lima, Peru

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I will be attending the United Nations 20th Conference of Parties in Lima, Peru as a World Council of Churches delegate.

It is so urgent that we all work towards Climate Justice.  Here is my latest for the Huffington Post.

Making Asian American Women Visible: The Joy Luck Club

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This is my latest Huffington Post, “Making Asian American Women Visible” co-written with my son, Theo. 

So proud of his work and all his writing.  Please share this post!

AAR: Women of Color Scholarship, Teaching, and Activism Group

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If you are attending the AAR in San Diego, please come to our session on Monday November 24, 2014 at 9a.m.

Women of Color Scholarship, Teaching, and Activism Group

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Theme: Women of Color, Hope, and the Politics of Resistance

Freedom for Kenneth Bae! His Family’s Enduring Faith

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My latest Huffington Post co-written with Rev. Jesse Jackson, “Freedom for Kenneth Bae!”

We are excited and thrilled that he is now back home with his family. It was wonderful to be part of the release efforts to bring Kenneth Bae home.  Thanks be to God.

Kenneth Bae is Released

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So excited and happy that Kenneth Bae is on his way home. He will be reunited with his sister, Terri Chung, his mother, family and friends in Seattle tonight.

We praise God for his release.

Theological Reflections on “Gangnam Style”: Book Review

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This is a book review of my co-written book with Joe Cheah, Theological Reflections on “Gangnam Style”. 

It is written by Seungyoun Jeong who is the Worship & Preaching Editor of Asian American Theological Forum. PhD Candidate (ABD) in Practical Theology and Homiletics, Boston University School of Theology

Asian American Theological Forum is founded by Sunggu Yang.  He is also the Senior Editor, AATF and a PhD Candidate (ABD), Vanderbilt University. This is a much needed site to promote and publish Asian American Theological publications, news and events.  Thank you Sunggu Yang for your vision, leadership and commitment. 

Wars Leave Devastating Impact on Environment

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War impacts the environment, particularly when parties in a conflict have deliberately targeted natural resources, Kim and Koenig write. –

My new EthicsDaily.com article “Wars Leave Devastating Impact on Environment” co-written with Mark Koenig.

Please check EthicsDaily.com for more articles, videos and news.

November 6 is the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. Please read below.

American Missionary Kenneth Bae Languishes in a Pyongyang Prison

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Nov 3, 2014 marks 2 years in prison for Kenneth Bae.

We must continue to pray for his release from a prison in North Korea.

Please join us in prayer.

I am reposting a co-written piece with Rev. Jesse Jackson for The Nation that came out earlier this year.

Jailed American missionary Kenneth Bae speaks to reporters in Pyongyang. (AP Photo/Kim Kwang Hyon)

Mascotism and the Redskins

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This is my latest Huffington Post called, “Mascotism and the Redskins” co-written with Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Hope we can all work towards building “a Beloved Community where everyone is honored, welcomed, and respected.”

**sign the petition with Change.org #NotYourMascot #NoHonorInRacism

Yoked: Stories of a Clergy Couple in Marriage, Family, and Ministry

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Congratulations to the Revs. Mihee Kim-Kort and Andy Kort on their new book, Yoked: Stories of a Clergy Couple in Marriage, Family and Ministry.

 

I endorsed this wonderful new book.  It is a great book for couples who are interested in honest reflections about marriage, children and living as a couple.  Thanks to both for a wonderful book.

Read her first book, Making Paper Cranes which I also endorsed and wrote the Foreword for the book.