Black Dove Society

Black Dove Society A home for Christians who refuse silence in the face of injustice. We follow the Jesus of Scripture, the one who is compassionate, merciful, and just.

We gather to encourage one another, share burdens, and act faithfully to make our communities more just. We are a community created to encourage one another and to empower the body of Christ to act faithfully in establishing justice in our land. When we see pain, danger, and wrong, we refuse silence and inaction. We are a people who step into those places as bearers of the Kingdom of God and work

to establish God’s shalom. We share one another’s burdens with compassion and care. We commit to being agents of progress who view the establishment of unjust policies as unacceptable. Our desire is to shape our community, our city, and the world beyond into a more just and good reality through words and actions, protests and creative endeavors. Even if our efforts seem small, we answer God’s call to resist avoidance and to refuse a status quo sustained by coercion, oppression, and violence.

Doing the work is perhaps more important than the work being done. Here Cameron wrestles with the tension of Christian d...
07/16/2026

Doing the work is perhaps more important than the work being done. Here Cameron wrestles with the tension of Christian delegation and asks, "What is the Christian's responsibility to the needy?"

At a Sacrifice by Peter MaurinIn the first centuriesof Christianitythe hungry were fedat a personal sacrifice,the naked were clothedat a personal sacrifice,the homeless were shelteredat a personal …

They and WeThey and We by Peter Maurin People say:“They don't do this,they don't do that,they ought to do this,they ough...
07/15/2026

They and We

They and We by Peter Maurin People say:“They don't do this,they don't do that,they ought to do this,they ought to do that.”Always “They”and never “I,”People should say:“They are crazyfor doing thisand not doing thatbut I don't needto be crazythe way they are crazy.” The Communitarian Revolutionis basically…...

They and We by Peter MaurinPeople say:“They don’t do this,they don’t do that,they ought to do this,they ought to do that.”Always “They”and never “I,”People should say:“They are crazyfor…

Who You Are. What You Care About. What You Do.The essence of a being can be unfolded through careful evaluation of these...
06/29/2026

Who You Are. What You Care About. What You Do.

The essence of a being can be unfolded through careful evaluation of these three concepts. I encourage you to consider how you answer these about God, and then how you answer them about yourself. Reviewing your answers will reveal much about how you understand God to be, who you understand God to be, how you understand yourself to be, and who you understand yourself to be....

The essence of a being can be unfolded through careful evaluation of these three concepts. I encourage you to consider how you answer these about God, and then how you answer them about yourself. R…

Quote of the MomentEach one of you has to be God's microphone.Each one of you has to be a messenger, prophet. The church...
06/11/2026

Quote of the Moment

Each one of you has to be God's microphone.Each one of you has to be a messenger, prophet. The church will always exist as long as there is someone who has been baptized...Where is your baptism?You are baptized in your professions, in the fields of workers, in the market. Wherever there is someone who has been baptized,...

Each one of you has to be God’s microphone.Each one of you has to be a messenger, prophet. The church will always exist as long as there is someone who has been baptized…Where is your b…

And that was the last time we spokeWhen political differences drive relational distance, we decide what our personal con...
06/08/2026

And that was the last time we spoke

When political differences drive relational distance, we decide what our personal convictions require from others and whether relationship is still possible. Here we explore the "why" behind a personal experience causing real familial fracture. If you've experienced something similar or have questions, please reach out or comment below. If you've been helped by this, please repost/share....

When political differences drive relational distance, we decide what our personal convictions require from others and whether relationship is still possible. Here we explore the “why” b…

An Easy Essay on Philippians 1
06/07/2026

An Easy Essay on Philippians 1

I’ve been reading some Peter Maurin recently, and studying Philippians 1 this morning decided to write in his style. Is my love overflowingmore and morewith knowledgeand full insight?Knowledg…

Esther could have said no. She could have resisted danger, enjoyed comfort, brushed off responsibility, & been forgotten...
05/21/2026

Esther could have said no. She could have resisted danger, enjoyed comfort, brushed off responsibility, & been forgotten as just another who chose to do nothing.

Instead she partnered with God, changed history, saved an entire people from destruction and brought justice to her home.

So can you.

What power do you have? Could God intend for you to use your power like Esther, to save others from oppression, poverty, or destruction?

Let Us Not Be ComplicitWhat is the Christian response to practices which are clearly harmful to children? Do we ignore t...
05/13/2026

Let Us Not Be Complicit

What is the Christian response to practices which are clearly harmful to children? Do we ignore them? Do we pray? Do we act? A look at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center...

What is the Christian response to practices which are clearly harmful to children? Do we ignore them? Do we pray? Do we act? A look at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center

05/11/2026

Dear Reader,

Excuse me, but do you have an extra voice? I've been using mine but it appears not to be working.If you're not using yours, perhaps I could purchase it from you. How much is it worth to you?

UndoneSilence. The water bowl receives our gaze, But we both stopped seeing it long ago.You were kind enough to wash. Ri...
05/09/2026

Undone

Silence. The water bowl receives our gaze, But we both stopped seeing it long ago.You were kind enough to wash. Rinse, rather.But now that is done.My trophy cabinet looks up at us Empty. Trophies still settled out on the pathWaiting to be dusted up. My eyes lift involuntarily. I find yours,already ready.You hold my gaze....

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Silence. The water bowl receives our gaze, But we both stopped seeing it long ago.You were kind enough to wash. Rinse, rather.But now that is done.My trophy cabinet looks up at us Empty. Trophies s…

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