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 Statement of Belief :: Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Gospel Choir believe that Consumerism is overwhelming our lives. The corporations want us to have experiences only through their products. Our neighborhoods, "commons" places like stoops and parks and streets and libraries, are disappearing into the corporatized world of big boxes and chain stores. But if we "back away from the product" - even a little bit, well then we Put The Odd Back In God! The supermodels fly away and we're left with our original sensuality. So we are singing and preaching for local economies and real - not mediated through products -- experience. We like independent shops where you know the person behind the counter or at least - you like them enough to share a story.We ask that local activists who are defending themselves against supermalls, nuke plants, gentrification -- call us and we'll come and put on our "Fabulous Worship!" Remember children... Love is a Gift Economy! — The Rev 
 The Church of Stop Shopping is based in New York City. We are a 501(c) not for profit organization staffed almost entirely by volunteers.
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STOP SHOPPING, BLOG-ALLUJAH! 
Come into the Rev's Confession Booth we are all sinners, we are all forgiven 
I went to see "What would Jesus buy?" last night and I have to say it affected me. I love the message you and your group are sending. I am 21 and I attend Southern Connecticut State University. I'm minoring in Media studies and we are very critical of consumption and I just wanted to let you know I support your cause. I hope one day you will tour Connecticut!Merry Christmas! Best Wishes, D.M.
NOTE: Members of the press should contact the Church through press@revbilly.com
Wed, July 9 @ 5:00 PM : : First Amend-a-thon!
: : Northwest Corner Of Union Square, New York, NY
: : more 
Tue, August 12 @ 8:00 PM : : What Would Jesus Buy? With Rev and Savitri D
: : Martha's Vineyard Film Society, Martha's Vineyard, MA
: : more
Go to complete events listing
Our Stop Shopping Church wants to continue to help community defense groups. Below we have a list of citizens' orgs. The choir has sung for them or the Rev has hosted their fundraisers. Picket lines, marches through traffic jams, or in the heart of super malls... the Stop Shopping Church has tried to respond to the needs of the new activism. If you have money to offer and want that tax deduction - we have come to trust the Just Give folks.
 Stay in touch, hear from us, confess!
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