Kaleo Phoenix is a church plant in downtown Phoenix, AZ that creates space for people to practice the ways of Jesus together as the multi-ethnic family of God. In our community, there's an emphasis on women leading, shared leadership, creating a safe space for BIPOC, and Jesus as One who cares for the margins.
As Pastor Erin transitions to join her husband in the work of @blksouth full time, she preaches her final sermon at Kaleo Phoenix on Sunday, October 20th at 5:30pm. It's the story of her formation at Kaleo Phoenix with insight on things most people don't know. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx. To stay in touch with Pastor Erin and Kendall Dooley, join their mailing list at blksouth.org or follow their work on social media @blksouth.
Recorded on July 28, 2024. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on May 26, 2024. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 21, 2024. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
On this 3rd Sunday of Eastertide, Kendall Dooley guides us through building community, power, courage, and intimidation in Acts 4:5-12. Recorded on April 21, 2024. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 7, 2024. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
The season of Easter, often known as Eastertide, continues as we follow the risen Jesus and discern what it means to practice the ways of Jesus, together as the multiethnic family of God. In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through the holy metaphor of soil as we embark on the new season and future of Kaleo.
In this episode, our board member, Emma Tautolo preaches on Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, leading up to Easter Sunday.
On this final Sunday of Lent, Pastor Erin guides us through John 12:20-33 and how Jesus invites us to see ourselves as buried seeds. There's also references to the book, Buried Seeds, by Alexia Salvatierra and Brandon Wrencher. Click here to purchase the book! For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx. Recorded on March 17, 2024.
On this 4th Sunday of Lent, Pastor Chris guides us as we come together to reflect on the life and death of Jesus, focusing more on Him and less on ourselves. For more information about kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode our friend and Board Member, Emma Sounart, guides us through Transfiguration Sunday, reading Mark 2:2-9. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
This service was the first public showing of the @blksouth film! In this episode Kendall Dooley talks about his personal journey from unity to solidarity, exploring what it means to stand in solidarity, like Jesus, with the most marginalized aspects of your own story. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, we journey through Jesus driving out an impure spirit in Mark 1:21-28 with Pastor Chris. For more information about Kaleo, visit kalephx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Tina Estes teaches us about illuminating Christianity and encourages to find solace as we begin this new journey in a new space. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
On the first Sunday of Epiphany, Pastor Erin guides us through the Warmth of Other Suns and explores Jesus' call to envision a new world in Mark 4:12-17, 23-25. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
On this second Sunday in the season of Advent, Pastor Erin guides us through Mark 1:1-8 and the power of imagining peace. Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and serves as a period of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.
In this episode, our good friend, Kendall Dooley guides us through the first Sunday in the season of Advent. Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and serves as a period of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Pastor Tina preaches a powerful sermon guiding us through Matthew 25:31-46. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Pastor Erin guides us as we read the powerful voices of three Native American women sharing their perspectives on Thanksgiving, a timely reflection for the holiday week. For more information, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Pastor Erin guides us as we reflect on the impact of Indigenous women and celebrate and dedicate baby Roy Coldagelli. For more information on Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us as we pray and move through Matthew 23:1-12 to practice the ways of Jesus together as the multi-ethnic family of God. For more information, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Pastor Erin navigates Matthew 22:34-46 together. "Lord God, friend of those in need, your Son Jesus has untied our burdens and healed our spirits. We lift up the prayers of our hearts for those still burdened, those seeking healing, those in need within the church and the world." As always we look forward to practicing the ways of Jesus together as the multiethnic family of God. We hope to see you!
In this episode, Pastor Chris walks us through Jesus' discussing payment for the imperial tax in Matthew 22:15-22. "God of all who wander in the wilderness, you go before us as beacon and guide. Lead us through all danger, sustain us through all desolation, and bring us home to the land you have prepared for us. Amen." For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, we are delighted to have our friend, Emma Sounart preach tonight and guide us through the Parable of the Tenants. May God continue to give us fresh vision as we learn the ways of Jesus together as the multi-ethnic family of God. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Pastor Chris walks us through Jesus' authority being questioned and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
"God, you are the power of liberation, calling your servant Moses to lead your people into freedom, and giving him the wisdom to proclaim your holy law. Be our Passover from the land of injustice, be the light that leads us to the perfect rule of love, that we may be citizens of your unfettered reign; we ask this through Jesus Christ, the pioneer of our freedom. Amen."In this episode, we discuss Matthew 18:21-35 and the complex truths of forgiveness. May the ways of Jesus lead us to freedom and liberation for all. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus offers his disciples spiritual freedom and power for restoring broken or oppressive relationships. Int his episode, Pastor Chris guides us and we learn to practice the ways of Jesus as the multi-ethnic family of God. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
WARNING: In this sermon, we challenge the idea of penal substitutionary atonement and present a non-violent way to view the crucifixion. In traditional seminary experiences, students are often taught the different ways cultures and denominations view the crucifixion, but that's not something everyone is familiar with. So before you listen to this, just know this may rearrange the furniture in in your head and spiritual belief system. If you would like more resources as you explore this idea more, please check out the links below!LINKS TO MORE RESOURCES: Article by Mitzi J. Smith Article by Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre The Non-violent Atonement by Danny Weaver Incarnational Training Framework by Street Psalms _____In this episode are guided through Jesus predicting his death in Matthew 16:21-28 and the solidarity Pastor Erin experienced on the Southside of Chicago. "Through the waters of oppression and death, Lord God, you led a people into the burning presence of your love. As you fed them in the desert, now feed us with the finest of wheat, that we may know the liberating power of the paschal feast. Amen."In this episode are guided through Jesus predicting his death in Matthew 16:21-28 and the solidarity Pastor Erin experienced on the Southside of Chicago. "Through the waters of oppression and death, Lord God, you led a people into the burning presence of your love. As you fed them in the desert, now feed us with the finest of wheat, that we may know the liberating power of the paschal feast. Amen."
In this episode, Tina Estes guides us through Matthew 15:10-20, 21-28 and teaches the power of proximity! For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through Matthew 14:13-21 and his own journey learning what it means to be brave. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through Jesus feeding in the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13-21. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, we are guided through the Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat in Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 from the perspective of Raj Bharat Patta. "When we, as people of color, narrate our own stories, we take control of our representation, explaining and celebrating the agency of liberation within us. For generations, the colonial perspective imposed powerful epistemology on us, misrepresenting and objectifying our lives, even distorting our connection with God to seek converts." For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx. Click here to read the transcript for this message.
In this episode, Pastor Erin guides us through the current political climate, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, and how Jesus responds to our heavy burdens. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
"Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world."In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through Matthew 9:35-10:8 and the beauty of compassion that can't be faked! For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
On this sixth Sunday of Eastertide, Pastor Erin guides us through John 17:1-11. Jesus is departing his disciples giving them the task of continuing his work of liberation and continuing his politics of a non-violent way of resistance to oppression and corrupt government. Recorded live on May 21, 2023. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, you'll hear a special message from one of our worship leaders, Tina Estes, as she guides us through John 14:15-21. She has been a beacon of light for our community and we love her and her family dearly!____God Our Mother by Allison Woodard"To be a Mother is to suffer;To travail in the dark,stretched and torn,exposed in half-naked humiliation,subjected to indignitiesfor the sake of new life.To be a Mother is to say,'This is my body, broken for you,'And, in the next instant, in response to the created's primal hunger,'This is my body, take and eat.'To be a Mother is to self-empty,To neither slumber nor sleep,so attuned You are to cries in the night—Offering the comfort of Yourself, and assurances of 'I'm here.'"
Tai Chi, Harriet Tubman, and Jesus…what do all of these have in common??? You'll find out in episode as we are guided by Jesus comforting His disciples in John 14:1-14. “I go away to prepare a place for you, and where I am ye may be also.”
In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through the Emmaus story in Luke 24:13-35. "Elusive God, companion on the way, you walk behind, beside, beyond; you catch us unawares. Break through the disillusionment and despair clouding our vision, that, with wide-eyed wonder, we may find our way and journey on as messengers of your good news. Amen."
Eastertide, in the Church Year, is quite literally fifty days of feasting. This represents the main point of the whole gospel which is to prepare us for an eternal celebration and feast.In this episode, we celebrate the first Sunday of Eastertide as Pastor Erin guides us through Thomas' encounter with Jesus in John 20:19-31.
Around Kaleo we are very intentional about who we invite to preach and share within our Sunday gatherings. We seek to create space for often marginalized voices when it comes to preaching or storytelling. April 2 will be the first time we've invited a White man to guest preach. Kevin was going to be in the area and his expertise (and overall approach!) in linking the ways Jesus keeps us on the hook for being in relationship with those experiencing homelessness is a unique gift. His activism heart is to advocate working toward ending homelessness by engaging best practices and we believe his presence and book will guide the Kaleo family forward in practicing the ways of Jesus together ast the multiethnic family of God.For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through a unique experience on the 5th Sunday in the season of Lent. As we join Jesus in the wilderness, learning to fast and pray, we made our way through the multiple adventures of John 11:1-45. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
As we join Jesus in the wilderness, learning to fast and pray, we'll meet Jesus and the blind man in John 9:1-41 guided by our dear sister and friend, Emma Sounart. We'll learn the ways Jesus cares for our healing and be challenged by the ways we are also blind.
On this third Sunday of Lent, we join Jesus in the wilderness, learning to fast and pray. Pastor Erin proposes an alternative perspective of John 4:5-42 as we meet Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
On this second Sunday in the season of Lent, we join Jesus in the wilderness, learning to fast and pray. Pastor Chris helps us make our way through the passage in John 3:1-17.
On this first Sunday of Lent, as we join Jesus in the wilderness, Pastor Erin concludes Black History Month with one more sermon from Dr. King's book, Strength to Love. Shame can be a crippling thing, but how do you regain the strength to love when you shame?
We are honored to have our friend and mentor, Linda Morris, back with us on Super Bowl Sunday! She spoke to us about Black History and guided us through what to do with shattered dreams as we gather the strength it takes to love like Jesus in a world that is upside down. The song played, in the beginning, is "Life Every Voice and Sing" by The Wardlow Brothers.
In this episode, Kendall Dooley guides us through the story of the Good Samaritan as he preaches from the book “Strength to Love” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a volume of his most well known homilies. King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962. While behind bars, he spent uninterrupted time preparing the drafts for works such as “Loving Your Enemies” and “Shattered Dreams,” and he continued to edit the volume after his release. Collectively they present King's fusion of Christian teachings and social consciousness and promote his prescient vision of love as a social and political force for change. In this sermon, Pastor Chris guides us through the sermon "Love In Action" as King describes the complexities of forgiveness and tragic blindness.
In this episode, we're hosting KALEO STORIES PART VI — a unique time of storytelling by people in our community as we simultaneously invite Jesus to help us pay attention to the story of our own life. In this chapter, we'll hear stories about community and reflect on the things we need to feel safe in a multiethnic beloved community. The recent lynching of Tyre Nichols demands that we have a new vision and do community differently than the majority of western culture suggests. We grieve the loss of a dear brother to White supremacy and police brutality. RIP
In this episode, we're hosting KALEO STORIES PART VI — a unique time of storytelling by people in our community as we simultaneously invite Jesus to help us pay attention to the story of our own life. In this chapter, we'll hear stories about community and reflect on the things we need to feel safe in a multiethnic beloved community. The recent lynching of Tyre Nichols demands that we have a new vision and do community differently than the majority of western culture suggests. We grieve the loss of a dear brother to White supremacy and police brutality. RIP
In this episode, we're hosting KALEO STORIES PART VI — a unique time of storytelling by people in our community as we simultaneously invite Jesus to help us pay attention to the story of our own life. In this chapter, we'll hear stories about community and reflect on the things we need to feel safe in a multiethnic beloved community. The recent lynching of Tyre Nichols demands that we have a new vision and do community differently than the majority of western culture suggests. We grieve the loss of a dear brother to White supremacy and police brutality. RIP
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