Rev. Dr. Michael Woolf
@revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social
Pastor, Activist, Theologian. The Gospel is anti-fascist, and so am I. Building a new world through the sanctuary movement, combating Islamophobia, and reparations. https://www.michaelcaseywwoolf.com/
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My wife @annapiela.bsky.social and I wrote a new book that comes out in January - Confronting Islamophobia in the Church. Invite us to your church, book group, or podcast, please! If you could help us spread the word and even preorder the book, we'd be grateful. www.judsonpress.com/Products/J32...
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We have gotten a lot of notice from the Islamophobia industry about our new book. Could you add your voice and give a review if you've read it? Maybe even if you haven't, since we know this guy didn't read it. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We have gotten a lot of notice from the Islamophobia industry about our new book. Could you add your voice and give a review if you've read it? Maybe even if you haven't, since we know this guy didn't read it. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
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Take a listen to my appearance on the Voices That Propel Us podcast about why learning about Islam makes you a better Christian. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
February 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Take a listen to my appearance on the Voices That Propel Us podcast about why learning about Islam makes you a better Christian. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
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Big thanks to @ulaakuzi.bsky.social for this interview with @annapiela.bsky.social and I - check it out, and support our work to build a pluralistic democracy.
“I think a lot of people sort of treat God as a really jealous lover in some way, that they’re really afraid that God is going to be angry that you’re learning about another religion,” said Michael Woolf. “But I think God ... wants us to learn from each other.”
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Christians have a duty to confront Islamophobia, ministers argue in new book
(RNS) — In ‘Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice,’ the authors argue that learning about Islam can help Christians better appreciate and practice their own tradition.
religionnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Big thanks to @ulaakuzi.bsky.social for this interview with @annapiela.bsky.social and I - check it out, and support our work to build a pluralistic democracy.
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“I think a lot of people sort of treat God as a really jealous lover in some way, that they’re really afraid that God is going to be angry that you’re learning about another religion,” said Michael Woolf. “But I think God ... wants us to learn from each other.”
religionnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
religionnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
Christians have a duty to confront Islamophobia, ministers argue in new book
(RNS) — In ‘Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice,’ the authors argue that learning about Islam can help Christians better appreciate and practice their own tradition.
religionnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
“I think a lot of people sort of treat God as a really jealous lover in some way, that they’re really afraid that God is going to be angry that you’re learning about another religion,” said Michael Woolf. “But I think God ... wants us to learn from each other.”
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We got our first review on Goodreads for Confronting Islamophobia in the Church, and it tells you everything about why you should buy it. Yes, we call it a genocide. No, we don’t let Christians off the hook for hate. Yes, we are trying to build a pluralistic democracy and fight Christian nationalism
January 29, 2026 at 8:11 PM
We got our first review on Goodreads for Confronting Islamophobia in the Church, and it tells you everything about why you should buy it. Yes, we call it a genocide. No, we don’t let Christians off the hook for hate. Yes, we are trying to build a pluralistic democracy and fight Christian nationalism
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Missed @annapiela.bsky.social's and my book launch? No problem - it's recorded. Take a minute to listen to some great questions from our interviewer about Islamophobia and the importance of interfaith collaboration today. youtu.be/DqB29SnFcaM?...
BOOK LAUNCH: "Confronting Islamophobia in the Church"
YouTube video by Chicago Area Peace Action
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February 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Missed @annapiela.bsky.social's and my book launch? No problem - it's recorded. Take a minute to listen to some great questions from our interviewer about Islamophobia and the importance of interfaith collaboration today. youtu.be/DqB29SnFcaM?...
We have gotten a lot of notice from the Islamophobia industry about our new book. Could you add your voice and give a review if you've read it? Maybe even if you haven't, since we know this guy didn't read it. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
February 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We have gotten a lot of notice from the Islamophobia industry about our new book. Could you add your voice and give a review if you've read it? Maybe even if you haven't, since we know this guy didn't read it. www.goodreads.com/book/show/24...
Take a listen to my appearance on the Voices That Propel Us podcast about why learning about Islam makes you a better Christian. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
February 11, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Take a listen to my appearance on the Voices That Propel Us podcast about why learning about Islam makes you a better Christian. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/v...
Missed @annapiela.bsky.social's and my book launch? No problem - it's recorded. Take a minute to listen to some great questions from our interviewer about Islamophobia and the importance of interfaith collaboration today. youtu.be/DqB29SnFcaM?...
BOOK LAUNCH: "Confronting Islamophobia in the Church"
YouTube video by Chicago Area Peace Action
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Missed @annapiela.bsky.social's and my book launch? No problem - it's recorded. Take a minute to listen to some great questions from our interviewer about Islamophobia and the importance of interfaith collaboration today. youtu.be/DqB29SnFcaM?...
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Looks like Bookshop has our book in stock and ready to ship - if you've been waiting for it to be easily accessible, now is the time! Confront Islamophobia, build relationships with neighbors, and help us continue our work. bookshop.org/p/books/conf...
Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice
Liturgical Tools for Justice
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February 6, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Looks like Bookshop has our book in stock and ready to ship - if you've been waiting for it to be easily accessible, now is the time! Confront Islamophobia, build relationships with neighbors, and help us continue our work. bookshop.org/p/books/conf...
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Please read and share -
"Britain is sliding backwards into open racism. Can we reverse this tragic shift?" By Claire Jones. Full article in link -
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"Britain is sliding backwards into open racism. Can we reverse this tragic shift?" By Claire Jones. Full article in link -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/imm...
When shame left the room: racism, immigration, and Britain’s moral retreat
Britain is sliding backwards into open racism, fuelled by political silence and immigration narratives. Can we reverse this tragic shift?
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February 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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"Britain is sliding backwards into open racism. Can we reverse this tragic shift?" By Claire Jones. Full article in link -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/imm...
"Britain is sliding backwards into open racism. Can we reverse this tragic shift?" By Claire Jones. Full article in link -
westenglandbylines.co.uk/politics/imm...
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For the curious: I spoke with @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social (the pastor in this photograph) right after he got out of jail following his arrest back in November.
"I've got bruises all over my body," he told me. He said an officer told him: “Shut the f–k up.” religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
"I've got bruises all over my body," he told me. He said an officer told him: “Shut the f–k up.” religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
February 10, 2026 at 1:16 AM
For the curious: I spoke with @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social (the pastor in this photograph) right after he got out of jail following his arrest back in November.
"I've got bruises all over my body," he told me. He said an officer told him: “Shut the f–k up.” religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
"I've got bruises all over my body," he told me. He said an officer told him: “Shut the f–k up.” religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
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www.eventbrite.com/e/why-would-... - Everyone welcome. Featuring me, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social, @jordandenariduff.bsky.social, Todd Green and Syed Atif Rizwan as facilitator #Islamophobia
Why Would These Christian Scholars Write Books on Islamophobia?
A Conversation with the Authors
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February 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM
www.eventbrite.com/e/why-would-... - Everyone welcome. Featuring me, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social, @jordandenariduff.bsky.social, Todd Green and Syed Atif Rizwan as facilitator #Islamophobia
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The international modest fashion industry has grown in recent years, offering Muslim women more modest clothing options than ever.
https://religionnews.com/2026/02/02/a-muslim-owned-thrift-shop-blends-modest-fashion-faith-and-sustainability/
https://religionnews.com/2026/02/02/a-muslim-owned-thrift-shop-blends-modest-fashion-faith-and-sustainability/
A Muslim-owned thrift shop blends modest fashion, faith and sustainability
NEW YORK (RNS) — Modify Thrift, which opened last May, aims to offer modest, stylish outfits while debunking stereotypes about Muslim women.
religionnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The international modest fashion industry has grown in recent years, offering Muslim women more modest clothing options than ever.
https://religionnews.com/2026/02/02/a-muslim-owned-thrift-shop-blends-modest-fashion-faith-and-sustainability/
https://religionnews.com/2026/02/02/a-muslim-owned-thrift-shop-blends-modest-fashion-faith-and-sustainability/
Looks like Bookshop has our book in stock and ready to ship - if you've been waiting for it to be easily accessible, now is the time! Confront Islamophobia, build relationships with neighbors, and help us continue our work. bookshop.org/p/books/conf...
Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice
Liturgical Tools for Justice
bookshop.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:51 PM
Looks like Bookshop has our book in stock and ready to ship - if you've been waiting for it to be easily accessible, now is the time! Confront Islamophobia, build relationships with neighbors, and help us continue our work. bookshop.org/p/books/conf...
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Thanks @ulaakuzi.bsky.social for this great interview with me and @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social!
“I think a lot of people sort of treat God as a really jealous lover in some way, that they’re really afraid that God is going to be angry that you’re learning about another religion,” said Michael Woolf. “But I think God ... wants us to learn from each other.”
religionnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
religionnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
Christians have a duty to confront Islamophobia, ministers argue in new book
(RNS) — In ‘Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice,’ the authors argue that learning about Islam can help Christians better appreciate and practice their own tradition.
religionnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Thanks @ulaakuzi.bsky.social for this great interview with me and @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social!
Big thanks to @ulaakuzi.bsky.social for this interview with @annapiela.bsky.social and I - check it out, and support our work to build a pluralistic democracy.
“I think a lot of people sort of treat God as a really jealous lover in some way, that they’re really afraid that God is going to be angry that you’re learning about another religion,” said Michael Woolf. “But I think God ... wants us to learn from each other.”
religionnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
religionnews.com/2026/02/05/c...
Christians have a duty to confront Islamophobia, ministers argue in new book
(RNS) — In ‘Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice,’ the authors argue that learning about Islam can help Christians better appreciate and practice their own tradition.
religionnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Big thanks to @ulaakuzi.bsky.social for this interview with @annapiela.bsky.social and I - check it out, and support our work to build a pluralistic democracy.
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All my charges have been dropped! When I tried to shut down a concentration camp, it was because Jesus was being tortured at #Broadview. I never did anything wrong, and the three charges were never going to prevail. The fight continues for all charges to be dropped for people doing the right thing!
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
All my charges have been dropped! When I tried to shut down a concentration camp, it was because Jesus was being tortured at #Broadview. I never did anything wrong, and the three charges were never going to prevail. The fight continues for all charges to be dropped for people doing the right thing!
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There is nothing better than seeing a cop that abused you look confused as all your charges are dropped. It is just *chef's kiss* - only problem is I wanted the whole world to see that bodycam footage. That's probably why they dropped my charges. Shutting down #Broadview is a religious obligation!
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
There is nothing better than seeing a cop that abused you look confused as all your charges are dropped. It is just *chef's kiss* - only problem is I wanted the whole world to see that bodycam footage. That's probably why they dropped my charges. Shutting down #Broadview is a religious obligation!
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Yesterday, I was proud to lead a delegation to our local Target to ask the corporate office to stop collaborating with ICE and speak out about their abuses in Minnesota. We also asked them to take concrete steps to protect their employees and shoppers in Evanston.
Photo credit: Richard Cahan
Photo credit: Richard Cahan
February 3, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Yesterday, I was proud to lead a delegation to our local Target to ask the corporate office to stop collaborating with ICE and speak out about their abuses in Minnesota. We also asked them to take concrete steps to protect their employees and shoppers in Evanston.
Photo credit: Richard Cahan
Photo credit: Richard Cahan
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Rev Michael Woolf of Evanston IL, who led protests at the Broadview ICE facility BEFORE 2025.
“Sermon on CNN… My faith tells me that what we do or withhold from the most vulnerable in our midst, we do or withhold from God. The only real question is, WOULD YOU LET THEM DEPORT JESUS?” [my emphasis]
“Sermon on CNN… My faith tells me that what we do or withhold from the most vulnerable in our midst, we do or withhold from God. The only real question is, WOULD YOU LET THEM DEPORT JESUS?” [my emphasis]
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The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release that 21 people had been detained outside a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing cente in Broadview, Illinois, but did not provide identities and charges. Michael Woolf, minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston, was among those arrested, a Reuters photo showed.
[Photo of Michael Woolf forced to the ground by 2 police and getting cuffed]
Faith leader, Michael Woolf, minister at Lake Street Church of Evanston, is detained by Illinois State Police during a protest against immigration actions, outside the Broadview ICE facility in Chicago, Illinois, US, on 14th November, 2025. PICTURE: Reuters/Jim Vondruska](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hyfks4kq5mthfzbx7erydhy7/bafkreiamhfi3rjpsy2e7lixofp6jlkiqyj23aqm4x257b6lthkgpg2inzu@jpeg)
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Sermons I'm Proud of
Once in awhile, you preach a really good one
Sermon on CNN
Not every sermon is preached in a church. I consider this interview with CNN's Laura Coates Live to be one of my most important sermons because of the audience that it reached. My faith tells me that what we do or withhold from the most vulnerable in our midst, we do or withhold from God. The only real question is, would you let them deport Jesus?
"Bend the Arc"
Preaching the Sunday after Trump's election is no easy task, but these difficult times show us precisely what Christians we will be. Equal parts hope and a call to justice in the small realm that we can control, this message was shared widely throughout the United States in the weeks after the election.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hyfks4kq5mthfzbx7erydhy7/bafkreiccoc4jrhtshpb2ppvkcs2oq52fyfjva54k4kuodja7gzyje4t7s4@jpeg)
February 4, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Rev Michael Woolf of Evanston IL, who led protests at the Broadview ICE facility BEFORE 2025.
“Sermon on CNN… My faith tells me that what we do or withhold from the most vulnerable in our midst, we do or withhold from God. The only real question is, WOULD YOU LET THEM DEPORT JESUS?” [my emphasis]
“Sermon on CNN… My faith tells me that what we do or withhold from the most vulnerable in our midst, we do or withhold from God. The only real question is, WOULD YOU LET THEM DEPORT JESUS?” [my emphasis]
There is nothing better than seeing a cop that abused you look confused as all your charges are dropped. It is just *chef's kiss* - only problem is I wanted the whole world to see that bodycam footage. That's probably why they dropped my charges. Shutting down #Broadview is a religious obligation!
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
There is nothing better than seeing a cop that abused you look confused as all your charges are dropped. It is just *chef's kiss* - only problem is I wanted the whole world to see that bodycam footage. That's probably why they dropped my charges. Shutting down #Broadview is a religious obligation!
All my charges have been dropped! When I tried to shut down a concentration camp, it was because Jesus was being tortured at #Broadview. I never did anything wrong, and the three charges were never going to prevail. The fight continues for all charges to be dropped for people doing the right thing!
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
All my charges have been dropped! When I tried to shut down a concentration camp, it was because Jesus was being tortured at #Broadview. I never did anything wrong, and the three charges were never going to prevail. The fight continues for all charges to be dropped for people doing the right thing!
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Read my latest:This lengthy history of Christian anti-Muslim hostility, and fact that Islamophobia thrives in many American churches today, requires of us, American Christians, a consideration of our ethical and theological responsibilities toward our Muslim siblings. arcmag.org/the-quran-fo...
The Qur’an, for the Love of Christ! | ARC: Religion, Politics, Et Cetera
As a Baptist minister who wants to talk about Islamophobia—indeed, feels called to talk about Islamophobia—I always search for hard evidence. I want to help fellow Christians understand that I’m talki...
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February 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Read my latest:This lengthy history of Christian anti-Muslim hostility, and fact that Islamophobia thrives in many American churches today, requires of us, American Christians, a consideration of our ethical and theological responsibilities toward our Muslim siblings. arcmag.org/the-quran-fo...
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We are launching our book at @lakestreetchurch.bsky.social on February 4th at 6:30pm. If you are in Chicagoland, you will not want to miss it. Share far and wide!
February 2, 2026 at 10:20 PM
We are launching our book at @lakestreetchurch.bsky.social on February 4th at 6:30pm. If you are in Chicagoland, you will not want to miss it. Share far and wide!