David Grebel
@dgrebel.bsky.social
Former Pastor for the Interim @ Celebration Community Church in Fort Worth. Retired TCU Director of Extended Education.
Scenes from today’s march in Fort Worth. 1,500 people took to the streets.
January 11, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Scenes from today’s march in Fort Worth. 1,500 people took to the streets.
Watch this.
I did a crisper version of this Andor remix if anyone is a completist.
January 10, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Watch this.
"The moon gives you light,
And the bugles and the drums give you music,
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love."
- Walt Whitman
And the bugles and the drums give you music,
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love."
- Walt Whitman
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
"The moon gives you light,
And the bugles and the drums give you music,
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love."
- Walt Whitman
And the bugles and the drums give you music,
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love."
- Walt Whitman
I stood on this spot a year ago and vowed to faithfully care for this community of faith in an increasingly inhospitable culture. I’m grateful for everyone who have made similar vows this past year.
November 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I stood on this spot a year ago and vowed to faithfully care for this community of faith in an increasingly inhospitable culture. I’m grateful for everyone who have made similar vows this past year.
It’s these kinds of choices that led me to retire from TCU in 2020.
“There’s a particular kind of despair that comes from watching an institution abandon its principles in real time…What’s the political cost of supporting our own people versus the cost of quietly surrendering?” Powerful words from a TCU colleague. www.texasobserver.org/tcu-eliminat...
My University Just Taught Extremists How to Eliminate Academic Programs They Don't Like
Texas Christian University handed its power to the people working hardest to dismantle learning itself.
www.texasobserver.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It’s these kinds of choices that led me to retire from TCU in 2020.
“When through fiery trials….”
October 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“When through fiery trials….”
This staffer is a member of our family. I’m proud of their courage as they continue to serve our country.
"Anxious" FEMA staffer put on leave warns "incalculable loss" looms
'There are families burying loved ones who could have been saved,' worker tells Newsweek in exclusive interview as 34 protest letter co-workers are sidelilned
www.newsweek.com
August 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This staffer is a member of our family. I’m proud of their courage as they continue to serve our country.
We personally know one of the FEMA signers. They are whistleblowers protected by law. I’m proud of the one we know.
FEMA Suspends Staff Who Signed a Letter Criticizing Trump
www.nytimes.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We personally know one of the FEMA signers. They are whistleblowers protected by law. I’m proud of the one we know.
Tell ‘em Memaw!
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Dr. Godby dropping FACTS AND MICS 🎤 at commissioners court today. Protect these women at all costs @Justice Network Tarrant Cnty
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August 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Tell ‘em Memaw!
I’m proud to have signed this second letter to Baylor.
July 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I’m proud to have signed this second letter to Baylor.
“We are in it for the long haul. The construction of camps and destruction of health care for the poor will not be reversed by one protest, or one sermon. The work of reclaiming the name of Christ from those who harm others in that holy name will not be completed over night.”
Sunday Service, July 6, 2025
YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas
youtu.be
July 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
“We are in it for the long haul. The construction of camps and destruction of health care for the poor will not be reversed by one protest, or one sermon. The work of reclaiming the name of Christ from those who harm others in that holy name will not be completed over night.”
Callousness indeed. Shame on those who voted for this bill. “When did we see you…?” will be a reality one day for these members of Congress.
But for the arbitrary nature of birth and circumstance, any of us could be living in poverty, dependent upon assistance to put food on the table, to take our children to the doctor, and to pull ourselves out of debt. The lack of empathy, the pure callousness on display in this bill, is infuriating.
July 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Callousness indeed. Shame on those who voted for this bill. “When did we see you…?” will be a reality one day for these members of Congress.
He released this on Juneteenth, a federal holiday. A holiday marking the end of chattel slavery. A holiday important to our African American siblings. In other words, this is racist.
June 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
He released this on Juneteenth, a federal holiday. A holiday marking the end of chattel slavery. A holiday important to our African American siblings. In other words, this is racist.
A remarkable morning at the No Kings Rally/Handmaids March in Fort Worth. I had an unexpected opportunity to pray with and bless a number of the marchers.
June 14, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A remarkable morning at the No Kings Rally/Handmaids March in Fort Worth. I had an unexpected opportunity to pray with and bless a number of the marchers.
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Fort Worth mayor declares ‘Y’all means all’ with recognition for LGBTQ Pride month: " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/fo...
Fort Worth mayor declares ‘Y’all means all’ with recognition for LGBTQ Pride month
" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pride-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pride-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" />One year after a split City Council derailed the city’s traditional Pride recognition, Mayor Mattie Parker declared June as Pride month in Fort Worth.
fortworthreport.org
June 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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Having served on the Child Care Associates board for almost 15 years and chaired it for three years I am appalled by the callous behavior of the Trump administration regarding funding early childhood education and Head Start abandoning opportunities for an entire generation of children and families.
May 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Having served on the Child Care Associates board for almost 15 years and chaired it for three years I am appalled by the callous behavior of the Trump administration regarding funding early childhood education and Head Start abandoning opportunities for an entire generation of children and families.
Great turnout for today’s protest.
Hundreds protest Trump administration’s ‘authoritarian policies’ in downtown Fort Worth: " data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/fo...
Hundreds protest Trump administration’s ‘authoritarian policies’ in downtown Fort Worth
" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_1169-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_1169-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" />Organizers offered resources for participants to get civically engaged in their local communities after the April 19 march.
fortworthreport.org
April 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Great turnout for today’s protest.
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And this is why “Are we on Booker’s team now?” is the wrong question.
He’s saying he wants to join OUR team.
He’s saying he wants to join OUR team.
Quite moving hearing Booker just now saying why he started this and referring to his constituents asking him to do more, do things differently, to take risks, and then referencing John Lewis. Sounds like he took the advocacy to heart.
April 1, 2025 at 11:56 PM
And this is why “Are we on Booker’s team now?” is the wrong question.
He’s saying he wants to join OUR team.
He’s saying he wants to join OUR team.
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@booker.senate.gov dismantles a Confederate monument.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cory Booker breaks the record for longest Senate speech, previously held by segregationist Strom Thurmond.
April 1, 2025 at 11:40 PM
@booker.senate.gov dismantles a Confederate monument.
Reposted by David Grebel
🌿 Reflecting on Ash Wednesday 🌿
“We are dust, and to dust we shall return. And yet, by God’s love, we live.”
If you missed the service or want to reflect further, watch this video: youtu.be/A-5dULsPrmA
#AshWednesday #Lent #WeCouldUseALittleHelp #CCC
“We are dust, and to dust we shall return. And yet, by God’s love, we live.”
If you missed the service or want to reflect further, watch this video: youtu.be/A-5dULsPrmA
#AshWednesday #Lent #WeCouldUseALittleHelp #CCC
Ash Wednesday Service, March 5, 2025
YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 2:53 AM
🌿 Reflecting on Ash Wednesday 🌿
“We are dust, and to dust we shall return. And yet, by God’s love, we live.”
If you missed the service or want to reflect further, watch this video: youtu.be/A-5dULsPrmA
#AshWednesday #Lent #WeCouldUseALittleHelp #CCC
“We are dust, and to dust we shall return. And yet, by God’s love, we live.”
If you missed the service or want to reflect further, watch this video: youtu.be/A-5dULsPrmA
#AshWednesday #Lent #WeCouldUseALittleHelp #CCC
“There is no weakness in love.
The viable path to justice is through love. Love for ourselves and love for our opponents, our enemies….. In a very important way loving our enemies is about saving our own souls.”
youtu.be/y1E2BpjxMMo?...
The viable path to justice is through love. Love for ourselves and love for our opponents, our enemies….. In a very important way loving our enemies is about saving our own souls.”
youtu.be/y1E2BpjxMMo?...
Sunday Service, February 23, 2025
YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
“There is no weakness in love.
The viable path to justice is through love. Love for ourselves and love for our opponents, our enemies….. In a very important way loving our enemies is about saving our own souls.”
youtu.be/y1E2BpjxMMo?...
The viable path to justice is through love. Love for ourselves and love for our opponents, our enemies….. In a very important way loving our enemies is about saving our own souls.”
youtu.be/y1E2BpjxMMo?...
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Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
January 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)
4 years ago the anti racism council I co-chaired at Broadway issued the attached statement. Today the chief insurrectionist is pardoning the insurrectionists who invaded the capital. The moral arc of the universe is longer than I’d hoped though I still believe we can bend it toward justice.
January 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
4 years ago the anti racism council I co-chaired at Broadway issued the attached statement. Today the chief insurrectionist is pardoning the insurrectionists who invaded the capital. The moral arc of the universe is longer than I’d hoped though I still believe we can bend it toward justice.
Our church released this statement this morning in response to the inauguration.
January 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Our church released this statement this morning in response to the inauguration.
In this video I talk about the importance of churches advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights. This advocacy is part of living the gospel of Jesus.
www.youtube.com/shorts/HEbIe...
www.youtube.com/shorts/HEbIe...
CCC - Rev David Grebel 1.16. 25
YouTube video by Celebration Community Church - Fort Worth, Texas
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January 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
In this video I talk about the importance of churches advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights. This advocacy is part of living the gospel of Jesus.
www.youtube.com/shorts/HEbIe...
www.youtube.com/shorts/HEbIe...