A note from Dave: I first met Fumi at De La Salle North Catholic High School, where we both taught theology. Not only is Fumi the tallest Japanese Catholic in the world (at least, according to statistical probability), but he’s more importantly a brilliant mind, a compassionate soul, and a force of good in our world. I have the pleasure of serving on the board of Dandelion House, the community that Fumi began several years ago. All profits from wines sold will be donated to provide Fumi a modest honorarium, and to support the work of the Dandelion House community.
How do we resist growing authoritarianism and create a world where love and justice flourish? This ProtestPour will draw on insights from Gandhi as well as the presenter’s own experiences in the Catholic Worker movement to explore what we can do to advance democracy in today’s political climate. The session will combine presentation, interactive personal storytelling, and discussion.
Fumi Tosu (he/him) joined the Catholic Worker fifteen years ago, and learned from elders and mentors at the Los Angeles, Redwood City, and San Jose Catholic Worker communities before founding Dandelion House Catholic Worker in Portland, Oregon. He is an educator, peace activist, and community builder. He is heart-broken at the state of the world, often feels lost, but refuses to despair. Instead, he channels his rage into experiments in hopeful living. He loves to cook, host gatherings, hike, and backpack in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He also has the privilege of accompanying others on their spiritual journeys as a spiritual director. He received his Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA.
A note from Dave: I first met Fumi at De La Salle North Catholic High School, where we both taught theology. Not only is Fumi the tallest Japanese Catholic in the world (at least, according to statistical probability), but he’s more importantly a brilliant mind, a compassionate soul, and a force of good in our world. I have the pleasure of serving on the board of Dandelion House, the community that Fumi began several years ago. All profits from wines sold will be donated to provide Fumi a modest honorarium, and to support the work of the Dandelion House community.
How do we resist growing authoritarianism and create a world where love and justice flourish? This ProtestPour will draw on insights from Gandhi as well as the presenter’s own experiences in the Catholic Worker movement to explore what we can do to advance democracy in today’s political climate. The session will combine presentation, interactive personal storytelling, and discussion.
Fumi Tosu (he/him) joined the Catholic Worker fifteen years ago, and learned from elders and mentors at the Los Angeles, Redwood City, and San Jose Catholic Worker communities before founding Dandelion House Catholic Worker in Portland, Oregon. He is an educator, peace activist, and community builder. He is heart-broken at the state of the world, often feels lost, but refuses to despair. Instead, he channels his rage into experiments in hopeful living. He loves to cook, host gatherings, hike, and backpack in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He also has the privilege of accompanying others on their spiritual journeys as a spiritual director. He received his Master of Divinity degree from the Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley, CA.
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