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All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who bel

The Rev. Colleen Montgomery


    • Apr 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 201 EPISODES

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    The All Places Together podcast is a beautiful and inspiring way to worship in a world where attending a traditional brick and mortar building may not always be possible or safe. Pastor Colleen's passion for reaching people, both geographically and spiritually, shines through in each episode. The podcast brings new voices and ideas to my Sunday routine, allowing me to take a deep breath and center myself on faith, God in my life, and topics that inspire me to learn more. The thought-provoking discussions on abolition have made me reflect on how I can adopt that mindset in my own vocation and community. Overall, the stories shared on All Places Together remind me that God is with each of us no matter who or where we are.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diversity of voices and perspectives it presents. Each week, Pastor Colleen invites guests from various backgrounds to share their stories and insights. This not only broadens my understanding of different faith experiences but also encourages empathy and compassion towards others. It's refreshing to hear from individuals whose journeys may differ from my own but still contain valuable wisdom.

    Another highlight of All Places Together is Pastor Colleen's ability to create a welcoming atmosphere through her storytelling. Her genuine passion for connecting with listeners shines through as she shares her own experiences and scripture passages that resonate with her heart. It's evident that she pours her heart into each episode, making it relatable and comforting for those going through difficult times or seeking inspiration.

    While there are many positive aspects of this podcast, one potential drawback could be the limited focus on specific denominational teachings. As All Places Together aims to reach a diverse audience, it may occasionally shy away from delving deeper into theological discussions that are specific to certain Christian traditions. However, this can also be seen as a strength since it allows for broader inclusivity within the podcast's content.

    In conclusion, The All Places Together podcast is a must-listen for individuals seeking a unique and inclusive worship experience. Pastor Colleen's passion and dedication to reaching people where they are is evident in each episode. The diversity of voices and ideas presented, along with the thought-provoking topics discussed, make this podcast a valuable addition to any Sunday routine. Whether you're looking for inspiration, comfort, or a new perspective on faith, All Places Together delivers with its heartfelt storytelling and reminder of God's presence in our lives. I eagerly await each new episode and the joy it brings.



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    Latest episodes from All Places Together

    When We Are Resurrected

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 20:48


    In this Easter episode, Pastor Colleen reflects on how Jesus meets us at the tomb and calls us by name through sharing her own resurrection story. The prayer in this episode is from Evangelical Lutheran Worship. Sign-ups for Zoom Communion and small groups can be found on the Events tab of our website: www.allplacestogether.org/events

    When God's Love Redeems

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 17:47


    Join Pastor Colleen as she reflects on how God's love redeems us, even when it feels like we have nothing left. Sign-ups for Zoom Communion and small groups can be found on the Events tab of our website: www.allplacestogether.org/events

    Whenever: God's Love in the Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 17:32


    This Lent, explore how God's love is with us, whenever we are. Each episode will reflect on Jesus engaging with people at all hours of the day. We begin with a quiet morning. Sneak away with Jesus and Pastor Colleen to clear our heads for the day to come. Sign-ups for Zoom Communion and small groups can be found on the Events tab of our website: www.allplacestogether.org/events

    Praying Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 27:26


    In the final episode in this series, Pastor Colleen explores how praying together is one of the central things we do before and while the world gets turned upside down. Thank you to Steve and Alli who shared stories in this episode.

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    Praying Together: Praying Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 31:03


    While we bring our whole bodies into prayer every time we pray, we can engage in intentional bodily practices to connect to God in new ways. In this episode learn about different ways to pray with your hands, feet, and whole self. Thank you Tim and Cam for sharing their stories in this episode.

    Praying Together: Prayers in the Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 25:18


    The discipline of silence may not be easy or natural to us, but it is an important way to connect with God and be grounded in our faith. This episode includes an intentional time of silence for us to practice together.Thanks to Monica Weber for sharing her stories in today's podcast. 

    Praying Together: Prayers in the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 25:18


    The discipline of silence may not be easy or natural to us, but it is an important way to connect with God and be grounded in our faith. This episode includes an intentional time of silence for us to practice together.Thanks to Monica Weber for sharing her stories in today's podcast. 

    Special Announcement: Small Groups at APT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 4:52


    A quick listen announcing our two new small groups at All Places Together: Rainbow Together and Parents of LGBTQIA+ Children.You can read more on our website and sign up to get Zoom links. If you can't make the meeting times, please still fill out the form and mark that you are interested but that you cannot attend the first gathering. www.allplacestother.org/events

    Praying Together: Praying the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 26:08


    Thank you to Kayla and John for sharing their stories in today's episode. There's still time to share both audio and written reflections for this series. You can send yours to info@allplacestogether.org by Feb 10.A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year W. Dr. Wilda C. Gafney. Used with permission. --• Do you have a favorite story about prayer from the bible? Why is it your favorite? How has the story shaped your prayer life? • What does the Lord's Prayer mean to you? • How do you engage your body in prayer? • If you make prayer shawls, walk labyrinths, use prayer beads, or engage in another type of physical prayer, how did you begin that journey? How do you feel connected to God during the process? • If you're good at silence, how did you develop this practice? How do you maintain it? How have you heard God's voice in the process? • Share a story about how praying the hours has been a meaningful practice for you. • How does music, either making or listening, contribute to your prayer life? • How does praying together in worship feed your individual faith and connection to the wider community? • Does your faith community have a particular prayer practice that is meaningful to you? • Why do you keep praying if there is still war, hunger, and suffering? 

    Praying Together: Beginning to Pray

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 21:46


    It's the first week of our new series: Praying Together. In this episode, join Pastor Colleen in reflecting about the importance of regular prayer and in reminding ourselves what prayer is not. Thank you to Kathy and Andrew for sharing their stories in today's episode. There's still time to share both audio and written reflections for this series. You can send yours to info@allplacestogether.org. • Do you have a favorite story about prayer from the bible? Why is it your favorite? How has the story shaped your prayer life? • What does the Lord's Prayer mean to you? • How do you engage your body in prayer? • If you make prayer shawls, walk labyrinths, use prayer beads, or engage in another type of physical prayer, how did you begin that journey? How do you feel connected to God during the process? • If you're good at silence, how did you develop this practice? How do you maintain it? How have you heard God's voice in the process? • Share a story about how praying the hours has been a meaningful practice for you. • How does music, either making or listening, contribute to your prayer life? • How does praying together in worship feed your individual faith and connection to the wider community? • Does your faith community have a particular prayer practice that is meaningful to you? • Why do you keep praying if there is still war, hunger, and suffering? 

    Resilient Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 33:16


    Celebrate Reconciling in Christ Sunday with All Places Together! Dillon Swanson, organist and queer theologian, shares the impact that an RIC campus ministry had on him and reflects with Pastor Colleen about what it means to be a Resilient Community. –All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    All Bloopers Together (2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 4:45


    We have a new submission from our outtakes reel, just in time for a new year. Enjoy! –All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Praying Together | mini-episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 8:49


    The next All Places podcast series is called Praying Together and Pastor Colleen hopes to include YOUR voice. Listen to learn about how you can participate in the series. Submissions shared by January 27 will be the most likely to be included. Share your stories of prayer with Pastor Colleen at info@allplacestogether.orgWho taught you to pray? What did they teach you? Is that how you still pray?Do you have a favorite story about prayer from the bible? Why is it your favorite? How has the story shaped your prayer life? What does the Lord's Prayer mean to you? How do you engage your body in prayer? If you make prayer shawls, walk labyrinths, use prayer beads, or engage in another type of physical prayer, how did you begin that journey? How do you feel connected to God during the process? If you're good at silence, how did you develop this practice? How do you maintain it? How have you heard God's voice in the process? Share a story about how praying the hours has been a meaningful practice for you. How does music, either making or listening, contribute to your prayer life? How does praying together in worship feed your individual faith and connection to the wider community? Does your faith community have a particular prayer practice that is meaningful to you? Why do you keep praying if there is still war, hunger, and suffering? 

    Making the Yuletide Gay 2024: Dawn of Redeeming Grace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 30:08


    Happy 2025 and happy last episode of Make the Yuletide Gay! Join Pastor Keats and Pastor Colleen as they reflect on how God's grace has worked and is continuing to work in their lives and the world around us. 

    Making the Yuletide Gay 2024: Love's Pure Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 38:57


    Merry Christmas from All Places Together! Listen and explore what the phrase “Son of God, love's pure light” from Silent Night teaches us about who Jesus is with Pastor Keats from Technicolor Ministries and Pastor Colleen. 

    Making the Yuletide Gay 2024: From Heaven Afar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 29:07


    Christmas is almost here and Pastor Keats and Pastor Colleen are still making the yuletide gay. This week they reflect on the phrase “glories stream from heaven afar” from Silent Night and imagine together what heaven is like, when it is both far and near.

    Making the Yuletide Gay 2024: Shepherds Quake

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 32:37


    Join Pastor Colleen and Pastor Keats as they talk about how brave shepherds are and how things must be really scary to make them quake. It's week three of Making the Yuletide Gay and we're reflecting on: Shepherds quake at the sight. Just as the shepherds trusted God and grew confidence through our life experiences, we can too. 

    Making the Yuletide Gay 2024: Calm + Bright

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 36:11


    Is it just us or does it low key feel like the world is ending? Or is it just always this way? Join Pastor Colleen and Pastor Keats of Technicolor Ministries as they reflect on the phrase “All is calm, all is bright” from Silent Night and find ways to cultivate calm and see the bright even in the chaos.

    Make the Yuletide Gay 2024: Tender + Mild

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 31:43


    This Advent you're invited to Make the Yuletide Gay with Technicolor Ministries and All Places Together. This year, we're queering Silent Night and exploring how this beloved hymn continues to share the power of Jesus' birth with a hurting world. Pastors Keats and Colleen will reflect on the hope, strength, and love we receive from God. In this first episode, they explore how we can be tender and mild like Jesus. 

    How is God? Forgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 24:59


    In the final episode of our getting to know God series, join Pastor Colleen in exploring one of the most important ways of how God is active in the word: forgiving.

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    Where is God? Beyond the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 24:24


    Finding God in daily life can feel difficult at times. In this episode, Pastor Colleen explores the places where God has promised to be without fail: in the sacraments and where two or three are gathered.

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    Where is God? God in the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 22:13


    As we continue to get to know God, this episode traces where God is in the Bible: with God's chosen people, in holy places, and in the Word himself. The readings come from Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Year - B. Published 2021 by Church Publishing Incorporated. Used with permission. 

    Who is God? The One Who Saves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 19:56


    Pastor Colleen was invited to preach at Good Shepherd, Lexington, on October 20. This special episode is her sermon that explores the impact and limits of our service in the world and an important reminder about who God is: The God Who Saves.

    Who Is God? The One Who Loves Us Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 29:34


    The readings come from Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Year - B. Published 2021 by Church Publishing Incorporated. Used with permission. Lutheran Disaster Response

    Who Is God? The One Who Loves Us Through Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 30:23


    This week at All Places Together we explore another part of who God is: the One Who Loves Us Through Death, by looking at the story of the Exodus and the Resurrection. There is a lot of talk about death in this episode, so listen with caution if you're in a tender place. Spoiler alert: Death loses. God's love always wins. The readings come from Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Year - B. Published 2021 by Church Publishing Incorporated. Used with permission. Lutheran Disaster Response

    Who is God? The One Who Loves Us to Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 26:34


    The core affirmation of All Places Together is that God loves us, wherever, whoever, and however we are. When we flip that affirmation around, we get: We love God, wherever, whoever, and however God is. But do we know where, who, and how God is? Join Pastor Colleen is exploring these questions and getting to know God (again). The series starts today with Who is God? The One Who Loves Us to Life. 

    All Places Together, Live: Damon Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2024 58:58


    It's All Places Together x A People's Theology Live from New Orleans! Damon Garcia has been transformed by the radical Jesus and shares his faith, theology, and how he lives out God's love for others each and every day. His book, The God Who Riots, teaches us about the power of collective imagination and the excessiveness of God's forgiveness. This episode is co-hosted with Mason Mennega. The God Who RiotsDamon Garcia Instagram

    All Places Together, Live: Sharei Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2024 57:46


    It's All Places Together x A People's Theology Live from New Orleans! Sharei Green is the co-author of God's Holy Darkness, a children's book that centers the beauty and power of darkness in the bible. She shares about the creative process for the book, its illustrations, and the impact that it has had on children and adults alike. This episode is co-hosted with Mason Mennega. God's Holy Darkness

    Making Space for Every Body-Mind: For All Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 38:50


    In this final episode of Making Space for Every Body-Mind, Kimmothy Cole (they/them) shares about the importance of ritual and liturgy in the human experience. They share about their creative process of writing prayerful experiences for both individuals and for congregational use, focusing on their book: A Liturgy for All Bodies.Kimmothy's website will be: www.kimmothycole.comPurchase A Liturgy for All BodiesSign up for God's Work Our HandsAPT PatreonAPT Giving

    Making Space for Every Body-Mind: Signs of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 29:02


    All Places Together is joined by Pastor Lori Fuller from Palms Deaf Church in Florida for the next episode in our Making Space for Every Body-Mind. Lori is one of three Deaf pastors in the world (that she knows of) and her ministry is an incredible way for the wider Deaf community to learn about the love of God. This interview was written and will be read by Pastor Colleen and Pastor Sarah. Palms Deaf ChurchSign up for God's Work Our HandsAPT PatreonAPT Giving

    Making Space for Every Body-Mind: Unbinding Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 31:26


    In the next installment of Making Space for Every Body-Mind, Pastor Lisa Heffernan shares stories from her work as the Coordinator for ELCA Disability Ministries, as a parish pastor, and a leader at the tAble. She helps us think creatively and collaboratively about the big picture of being church together with and for people with disabilities. ELCA Disabilities BlogDisabilities Ministries NewsletterDisability.ministry@elca.org Sign up for God's Work Our HandsAPT PatreonAPT Giving

    Making Space for Every Body-Mind: Sharing Vulnerability, Building Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 38:37


    In this episode of Making Space for Every Body-Mind, Pastors Sarah and Colleen are joined by Dr. Teresa Milbrodt. As a member of the disability community and an educator, Teresa helps others grow their awareness and understanding of the lived experiences of others. This conversation will introduce some of the key terms within the field of disability studies and also empower our collective imagination for a world where all can share their gifts. –All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    All Bloopers Together (1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 2:02


    To help say goodbye to Emer Kate, we're sharing our first blooper episode. You've heard her insights, wisdom, curiosity, and faith shared so many times. Now take a few moments to delight in bloopers shared with her, Colleen, and APT's producer Jason. –All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Making Space for Every Body-Mind: The Paralyzed Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 16:47


    July is Disability Pride month and All Places Together is celebrating with a new series: Making Space for Every Body-Mind. In this special sermon episode, Pr. Sarah shares reflections from her own life, the story of the Paralyzed Man in Luke, and a reminder of God's expansive love.–All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Making Space 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 30:41


    July is Disability Pride month and All Places Together is celebrating with a new series: Making Space for Every Body-Mind. This episode, co-hosts Colleen and Sarah bring us an intro course.–All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Making Space for Every Body-Mind: Learning Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 39:04


    July is Disability Pride month and All Places Together is celebrating with a new series: Making Space for Every Body-Mind. Pastor Sarah Mayer-Flatt will be joining Pastor Colleen as a co-host as we explore the intersections of disability and life within the church. This week, Pastor Jonathan Vehar and his daughter Hannah share about their experiences with dyslexia and their leadership within the ELCA and their local community for inclusion of all learners and people. ELCA Youth Gathering InstagramELCA Youth Gathering FacebookAttend The tAble 

    Queer Across Virginia: The Kin-dom of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 17:43


    It's a bonus Queer Across Virginia episode! Pastor Colleen was invited to preach at a community Pride worship service in Roanoke. Here's the sermon she shared at Christ Episcopal, Roanoke, in June 2024.–All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Queer Across Virginia: Ashley Saunders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 32:46


    For the final week of Queer Across Virginia, Ashley Saunders shares about their queer journey and encourages all of us to explore who God created us to be. Hear stories about what Pride looks like in rural places and see how God's rainbow love is growing in Virginia. –All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Queer Across Virginia: George Donovan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 36:38


    Queer Across Virginia takes us to Winchester, where we meet George Donovan (he/him). George serves in his congregation as the Director of Music and also within the Virginia Synod as a lay preacher and co-chair of the Tapestry Team. Hear about God's presence with George as he searched for and found a faith community that embraces all of who he is. –All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Queer Across Virginia: Anonymous

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 32:11


    For week three of Queer Across Virginia, we hear from a pastor who is in an in-between place. She identifies as bisexual and is out to some, but not all people in her life. Her voice has been altered to project her anonymity. She shares how she connects with her queer identity from the closet and also encourages us to listen to the Holy Spirit to know when the time is right to share our truth. –All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Queer Across Virginia: Carlton Hardy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 35:08


    This week Queer Across Virginia takes us to the Atlantic Coast. Carlton Hardy is a Virginia Lutheran who was his congregation's first out gay council president and is also the first person to hold the LGBTQIA+ member seat on the Virginia Synod Council. He shares stories about the importance of community and reminds all of us: it gets better. Pride Bracelet Sign UpAll Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Queer Across Virginia: Pastor Colleen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 39:53


    In this special Pride Month Series, hear stories from five different LGBTQIA+ Lutherans who call Virginia home. For the first episode, Emer Kate interviews Pastor Colleen about her self-discovery and acceptance of God's love for her – wherever, whoever, and however she is. Pride Bracelet Sign Up

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    Art + Faith: "But I'm Not Creative!"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 34:01


    Pastor Colleen and Emer Kate wrap up our Art + Faith series by expanding the conversation about creativity beyond art and reflecting on community creative practices. This one's for you, “I'm not creative” folks! Pride Bracelet Sign UpAll Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Art + Faith: Capturing the Divine Spark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 33:07


    Laura Hunt joins us this week to share about her life as a painter in Fort Worth, Texas. We talk about a series of paintings featuring unhoused members of the Fort Worth community, her artistic process, and the vocational call of making art. https://laurahuntart.com/Sign Up for Welcoming & Affirming Book Study All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!Pride Bracelet Sign Up

    Art + Faith: Cultivating Compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 39:26


    Art + Faith continues this week with a delightful conversation about books. Rev. Tura Foster Gillespie, the founder of Teaching Cultural Compassion, shares about the impact of her work advocating for and curating a searchable database of diverse children's books. And she reminds us that picture books are just as helpful for opening avenues to compassion in adult readers, too!https://www.teachingculturalcompassion.com/tcc-homeSign Up for Welcoming & Affirming Book Study Pride Bracelet Sign Up

    Art + Faith: Following the Creative Thread

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 38:42


    This episode kicks off a new series exploring art + faith! Emer Kate chats with Mackee Hoffmann about creativity, sound healing, and Mackee's winding path to chaplaincy.https://www.hoffmannhealingarts.com/All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Rainbows Along the Way: Resurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 12:22


    In this episode, Pastor Colleen shares the story of one of the most important rainbow along the way stories in the bible, the story of Easter. All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Rainbows Along the Way: Cal Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 27:07


    Technicolor Camping Ministry Director Callahan Jordan joins us this week to talk about the ways that we find God in the outdoors. Learn about living a life of service and the importance of outdoor faith opportunities, especially for trans youth.Learn more about Technicolor Ministries: https://www.technicolorministries.comAll Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Rainbows Along the Way: Saskia de Vries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 29:46


    Neuroscientist Saskia de Vries joins us this week to talk about vision and how we construct our perception of the world. Learn more about how we see, and how others can be rainbows in our lives, and how God could be a fruit fly. Link for Technicolor: https://www.technicolorministries.com/All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission Partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button "Give to All Places Together". This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Rainbows Along the Way: Jamie Bruesehoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 39:34


    Jamie Bruesehoff is our guest in week four of Rainbows Along the Way. She shares from her book, Raising Kids Beyond the Binary, and how God has been with her and her family as they have come to know their true selves and share God's expansive love with the world.  Jamie Bruesehoff's WebsiteLink for Technicolor: https://www.technicolorministries.com/All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission Partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button "Give to All Places Together". This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

    Rainbows Along the Way: Pastor Libby Pfaff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 36:00


    Pastor Libby Pfaff of Nineveh Justice Ministries (Radford, Virginia), shares how her friends created a safe place for her when she didn't yet know herself fully. Learn about Nineveh and creating community in places of diversity and difference. Nineveh Lutheran Justice Ministry WebsiteLink for Technicolor: https://www.technicolorministries.com/All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God's diverse creation.Thank you to our Mission Partners: Virginia Synod (www.vasynod.org) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (www.elca.org).To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button "Give to All Places Together". This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

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