@revjaz
Inspire. Create. Equip. Encourage. “Now that we’ve exhausted all the possibilities, let’s get started.” Daughter. Sister. #UnitedMethodist Pastor. Public Theologian. Consultant. #Tech and #Photography Enthusiast with a serious case of Wanderlust.
It's critical, in this season, to keep working for The Dream. Take some time today to read the “I Have A Dream” speech or “The Letter from a Birmingham Jail.”
Dr. King, we thank God for you! #Manifest2026
Merry Christmas 🎄
You are invited to Worship with @atlantafirstumc.bsky.social tomorrow at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, in-person or online (atlantafirstumc.org/live). Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers will preach as we continue our September series, "Muddled, Mixed, and Made New."
A Reflection on Evil, Killing, and God’s Relenting: open.substack.com/pub/therevja...
It's a new month and a new opportunity to gather in #worship! I can't wait to see you at 10:00am at Atlanta First United Methodist Church - in person or online. We’re kicking off a new worship series, sharing Holy Communion together, and Fall-Kick Off begins after worship! See you there!
Some things I’ve been thinking about: open.substack.com/pub/therevja...
July 1: Let's do this!
We made it to Friday!!! So… pause. Take a deep breath. And let us pray…
“Where there is no #vision, the people perish…” Proverbs 29:18
And the greatest of these is love!
We can't wait to #worship with you at 10:00am! Join in the Historic Sanctuary on #PeachtreeStreet in #Atlanta or online at atlantafirstumc.org/live! We kick off our #SummerInTheCity Worship w/ a new series based on Disney Pixar's “Inside Out 2!” See you soon! Come casual and cool! #InsideFaith #Joy
What an honor to be with y'all!
“& provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, & a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.” - Isa 61:3 NIV
“The purpose of leadership is not to make the present bearable. The purpose of leadership is to make the future possible.”
— Joan D. Chittister
Just heard Dr. David Gushee give an incredible lecture on the Moral Teachings of Jesus based on his book, After Evangelicalism. I feel seen and heard… and reminded of who Jesus is. #FOH2025
I can’t wait to worship with you as we continue our #Easter celebration! I’m preaching “Between the Cross and the Call” at 10:00 a.m. EDT. You can join in person in downtown #Atlanta or online through FB, YouTube, or atlantafirstumc.org/live. Everyone is always welcome!
Pope Francis’ choice to be buried at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Roma instead of St. Peter’s in Vatican City brings back so many memories and feels so on-brand…
open.substack.com/pub/therevja...
Hallelujah! Christ arose!
I've joined Substack so that I can/will/try to write more and share more of my photography. I'd love for you to meet me there as well. substack.com/@therevjaz?r...
Join @revjaz.bsky.social, @revdjrapko.bsky.social, and the Atlanta First community for worship this #HolyThursday at 6:30pm.
Let’s #worship together this #HolyWeek!
“We are not to simply bandage the wounds of victims beneath the wheels of injustice, we are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself.” — Dietrich Bonhoeffer, martyred by Nazis, 80 years ago today.
📸: Kelly Latimore Icons
#London #LondonAtNight #TowerBridge #sonya7iv #uneditedphotography #TowerOfLondon
Love this prompt. What would your warning label say?
#psalmaday2025 #blessing
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