Life Practices

Conference in Nashville . April 29-30

Next week I’ll be in Nashville participating in the Post-Evangelcial Collective’s national gathering. The conference gathers pastors, artists, and church leaders in the post-evangelical space to connect, share resources, learn from one another, and discover that we’re not alone as

Dwight J. Friesen April 22, 2025April 21, 2025

Pope Francis has Died

I was saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis earlier today. He was 88 years old. Yet, I am grateful that he was able to participate in yesterday’s Easter service. Pope Francis was born in Argentina as Jorge

Dwight J. Friesen April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

My Poster Board on Faith for Cities

As part of this year’s “Day of Scholarship” at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, I presented a poster board highlighting some of the work I do in service of the UN-Habitat’s efforts at implementing the Sustainable Development Goals

Dwight J. Friesen January 11, 2025January 17, 2025

WUF . Call to Action

UN-Habitat’s 12th session of the World Urban Forum wrapped up at the end of last week. A standard practice at the end of these kinds of conferences is the crafting and release of a summary statement which includes a “Call

Dwight J. Friesen November 11, 2024November 25, 2024

Brueggemann’s Response to “Election 2024”

Earlier today I came across a post-election reflection piece on the Church Anew website by Dr. Walter Brueggemann… the wise, influential, and kind Hebrew Bible scholar. Brueggemann’s article is titled, “Beyond the Fetal Position,” and I commend it to you. Brueggemann

Dwight J. Friesen November 7, 2024November 13, 2024

WUF12 Begins in Just a Few Days

Well, I’m very excited that UN-Habitat’s 12th convening of the World Urban Forum is just a few days away. WUF is the world’s premier conference on sustainable urbanization. This year – for the first time – there is a Faith

Dwight J. Friesen November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

Soon to be… Rev Holly Greenidge

I am excited to take part in celebrating God’s call to serve as a minister of the liberating Gospel of Jesus of Nazareth in the life of Holly Greenidge. Holly’s ordination service will take place in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday,

Dwight J. Friesen October 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Join the Faith Pavilion at WUF12

There is still time to join the – first-ever – Faith Pavilion at UN-Habitat’s Twelveth convening of the World Urban Forum. Applications are due by Monday, October 14th, 2024. This is an amazing opportunity to meet and collaborate with global

Dwight J. Friesen October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Hiked Mount Rainier

Last week Lynette and I took a few days to go down and do a little hiking on Mt Rainier. We had perfect weather! Just look at that sky! So beautiful! Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen July 22, 2024July 22, 2024

Guest Preaching . July 21

On Sunday, July 21st, 2024 – one week from today – I have the privilege of guest presiding & preaching at St Luke’s in North Bellevue. That week’s Gospel lectionary text is Mark 6:30-34 & 53-54 – while I’m still

Dwight J. Friesen July 14, 2024July 13, 2024

Winnipeg & Warroad

I just returned from a wonderful – though very full – trip to see family in Manitoba. Thanks to all of you who made it happen and made it so fun… so much love! Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen July 10, 2024July 12, 2024

Remembering Dr. Jürgen Moltmann

“God weeps with us so that we may one day laugh with him.” Jürgen  Moltmann I am grieving the death of Dr. Jürgen Moltmann. Dr. Moltmann died yesterday, June 3rd, 2024. He was 98 years old. My heart is so

Dwight J. Friesen June 4, 2024June 5, 2024

Housing Trap

This is the clearest, most insightful articulation of our housing crisis I may have ever seen. Thank you Strong Towns.

Dwight J. Friesen May 30, 2024September 3, 2024

(Re)Imagination Resource

Design Guidance for Green & Thriving Public Spaces C40 Cities . Desgin Principles How Public Spaces Can Function How Public Spaces Can Be Built What Public Spaces Can Promote

Dwight J. Friesen May 17, 2024May 17, 2024

Reserve Your Place for Inhabit 2024

It’s Inhabit time! As you may know the annual Inhabit Conference, is convened by Parish Collective, whose mission is to connect people to be the church in the neighborhood. Inhabit is a two-day event filled with stories, learning environments, music/art

Dwight J. Friesen April 24, 2024April 23, 2024

What a Beautiful Place to Call Home

Peace, dwight

Dwight J. Friesen April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Join Us on Holy Saturday

This Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 1:00PM Pacific Time, at the Tacoma Detention Center. (map below). The Table Turning website says: Table Turning is a rarely discussed part of the Jesus story. Just a few days before Jesus was executed

Dwight J. Friesen March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

An Open Letter to Faculty Applicants

An open letter to all potential applicants for full-time core faculty positions at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology: Every person who enters the formational community that is The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, is just that… a

Dwight J. Friesen March 23, 2024March 23, 2024

Inner Development Goals

If you follow my blog at all, then you know that I am passionate about helping realize the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I often say that the 17 SDGs are as audacious as they are beautiful and are a

Dwight J. Friesen March 18, 2024May 7, 2024

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology is Hiring!

My school, The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, is in the process of hiring two full-time core faculty positions, a number of adjunct instructors, plus a handful of other vital roles. If you, or someone you know invests their

Dwight J. Friesen March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Ramadan Begins

Today at sun down our Islamic sisters and brothers enter into the holy season of Ramadan. The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, community, and giving. The

Dwight J. Friesen March 10, 2024March 11, 2024

Equity for All

I raise up my voice, not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. Malala Yousafzai International Women’s Day is observed on March 8th, every year. The day is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating

Dwight J. Friesen March 8, 2024March 9, 2024

…On This Day

Today is the third of March. An important day in my life, for it marks my birth, and so much more… March 3… 1263 – Hugh of Saint Cher dies; he reputedly compiled the first Bible concordance, and divided the

Dwight J. Friesen March 3, 2024March 1, 2024

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

As you may know at the end of 2023 the world observed the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This bold and beautiful series of 30 articles, is a milestone document in the history of human rights.

Dwight J. Friesen March 2, 2024March 4, 2024

Grieved to Learn of the Death of Brian Bajari

Speechless and grieved upon learning of the death of one the the truly beautiful people on this planet… Brian Bajari died Tuesday, February 20, 2024; this year Brian would have been 53. If you were blessed to have encountered Brian

Dwight J. Friesen February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Palm Springs . Extended Weekend

So my partner is a public school teacher, while I teach at a grad school; part of what that means, is that our breaks rarely line up. So this year I took an extended weekend during Lynette’s midwinter break, to

Dwight J. Friesen February 20, 2024February 21, 2024

“Without Love”

Without Love by Kitty Tsui I cannot do without love the way I make myself do without food or sleep or sex  I cannot do without love sometimes I rummage through my papers  scraps of dreams thoughts from long ago

Dwight J. Friesen February 14, 2024September 29, 2023

“Grieving Room” is Now Available

This week author, Rev. Leanne Friesen – former pastor and current Executive Minister of the Canadian Baptists of Ontario & Quebec in Canada – saw her first book officially released… I am also very grateful to be her brother-in-law. Leanne

Dwight J. Friesen February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

Faith For Cities

I’m joining Chris Elisara and the folks at Faith for Cities seeking to harness multi-faith insights and actions in the face of an unparalleled era of urbanization. As we know more than eight out of people people on the planet

Dwight J. Friesen February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

Metacrisis . Your Daily Experience of the World Falling Apart

My colleague Joshua Montoya sent me a link to the above video. It feels so alive inside me. Please watch it and wonder about it. What is the invitation coming to you, and yours. “The metacrisis is your daily experience of

Dwight J. Friesen February 1, 2024February 2, 2024