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As Kendall and I transition in the work of @blksouth full time, I preached my final sermon at Kaleo Phoenix on Sunday, October 20th at 5:30pm. This is the story of my formation at Kaleo Phoenix with insight on things most people don't know. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow them on social media @kaleophx. To stay in touch with me and Kendall on our journey with BLK South, join our mailing list at blksouth.org or follow our work on social media @blksouth.
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 at Kaleo Phoenix church in Phoenix, AZ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
Join Erin Dooley in an engaging conversation with Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould as they explore "Liberty Materialized: The Both And of Development & Organizing." This discussion delves into the intricate relationship between community development and community organizing, highlighting how these two approaches work hand in hand to foster liberty and justice within communities. Rev. Dr. Cassandra Gould, a renowned pastor, activist, and Senior Strategist for the Faith Leadership Strategies Team, brings her profound insights into the dynamics of social justice, faith-based leadership, and community empowerment. With a background deeply rooted in the biblical mandate for justice, Rev. Dr. Gould offers a unique perspective on how development and organizing can collectively materialize liberty for all. Give to Dr. Gould's Cash App: $revdrc Follow Dr. Gould: @revdrgould Contact Dr. Gould for coaching: info@faithbeyondwalls.org For more information about BLK South, visit blksouth.org or follow us on social media @blksouth. Become a monthly donor at blksouth.org/donate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
Join us in a profound journey into the heart of the South with Erin & Kendall Dooley and Bryson Davis as we delve deep into the essence of cultural identity, the sacredness of our lands, and the pathways to reconnecting with our true selves. This enlightening conversation sheds light on the rich tapestry of African American heritage and offers insights into how we can all grow in understanding and appreciation of our cultural roots. 0:00 - The South Is Sacred 2:42 - Bryson's Missional Witness 10:35 - We're Born Connected & Learn Division 17:01 - Barriers that Prevent Cultural Reconnection 28:30 - The Sacredness of the South For more information about BLK South, visit blksouth.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
This sermon was spoken at Kaleo Phoenix church on Sunday, January 7, 2024. On the first Sunday of Epiphany, Erin guides them through the book she's reading called, "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 BLK South, visit blksouth.org. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
Spoken at Kaleo Phoenix church during the season of Advent, in this episode, Erin guides congregants through Mark 1:1-8 and the power of imagining peace. For more information on Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
"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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
WARNING: In this sermon, Pastor Erin challenges the idea of penal substitutionary atonement and presents 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." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
On this eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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." Click here to read the transcript of this message. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
Me processing core memories, reflecting on my Black love story, and giving some words of advice to Black women still waiting on a partner. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
Me processing my thoughts on money and my personal value. Not sure if I'll keep doing these, but putting it out there for now! Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
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 at Kaleo Phoenix church. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
Tai Chi, Harriet Tubman, and Jesus…what do all of these have in common??? In this episode, you'll find out 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.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erin-lashley/message
On this third Sunday of Lent, Pastor Erin proposes an alternative perspective of John 4:5-42 as we meet Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. This message was preached at Kaleo Phoenix on Sunday, March 12, 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
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 feel shame? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
In this episode, Kendall Dooley guides @kaleophx 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
In this episode, Pastor Erin hosts 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, you'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 sermon, we commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll reflect on the life events that formed him, hear portions of the last sermon he preached, and be encouraged by the music that shaped the Civil Rights Movement. Click here to read the transcript / notes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
For the third Sunday in the season of Advent @kaleophx, Pastor Erin guides us through Matthew 11:2-11, the work of Howard Thurman's book, "The Luminous Darkness" and shows us what it means to let the darkness be a peaceful teacher. Advent is a season in which we wait for God and with God. A season of waiting on God in ways that open us more and more completely to the fullness of God, a time to learn to wait as God waits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
"We are waiting. We are waiting in the dark. We are waiting in the holy darkness. We are waiting in the womb of God. Between this Advent and the next. We wait." - A Prayer by Wilda C. Gafney In this episode, we begin the first Sunday of Advent, and Pastor Erin guides us through the work of Wilda C. Gafney, Fleming Rutledge, and the parable of the doorkeeper in Mark 13:34-37. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
Truthsgiving, coined by Indigenous activist Christine Nobiss is meant to dismantle common misunderstandings about Thanksgiving with...well, the truth. In this episode you'll hear a moving story from our friend, Tahda Ahtone, whose Native roots and knowledge of American genocide made it difficult for her to follow Jesus...but God. On this final Sunday of our series "The Violence of Love," Pastor Erin concludes our time in homilies by Oscar Romero, guides us through Psalm 46, and creates space for us to sit in what it means to lament and wait on the Lord. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
We're on week 7 of our journey through the work of Oscar Romero and the way he preached the Good News of Jesus among the poor and oppressed of El Salvador. In this episode, we reflect on Romero's homily from April 9, 1978 and are guided through Luke 24:13-35 as we discuss the importance of pushing back on the line of tolerance for White Supremacy. "In this difficult hour more than ever is there need for prayer united with a genuine will to be converted, prayer that out of intimacy with God cuts one off from the confused clamor of life's shallow expediencies, a will to be converted that is not afraid to lose prestige or privilege, or to change a way of thinking when it is seen that Christ insists on a new way of thinking more in keeping with his gospel." - Oscar Romero --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
Kaleo Phoenix is on week 4 of a journey through the work of Oscar Romero and the way he preached the Good News of Jesus among the poor and oppressed of El Salvador. In this episode, we reflect on Romero's homily from February 24, 1980, and are guided through Isaiah 43:14-21. God has always been in the business of liberation and tearing down systems of oppression. Can you see what God is up to today? Can you see the story He is telling? Will you join Him in the work of liberation? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
Recorded on September 18, 2022 at Kaleo Phoenix. Welcome to Week 2 of our journey through the work of Oscar Romero and the way he preached the Good News of Jesus among the poor and oppressed of El Salvador. In this episode, we read Psalm 146:5-10 and portions of his homily from December 11, 1977. As a church family, we will continue to work for peace and justice and we will continue to strive to be beloved community. See you this evening, friends. You are loved. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
Recorded on August 21, 2022. Tonight we heard from one of our very own, Kendall Dooley - a beloved friend and pastor to so many in our community. Kendall is a Spiritual Development & Mentorship Coordinator at Neighborhood Ministries (NM) whose mission is to be the presence of Jesus Christ to distressed families of Urban Phoenix. In this sermon, we are guided through Luke 13:10-17 and shown how Jesus takes time to see, know, understand and love us; and how we can do that for one another in community. Read the transcript here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
I turned 33 yesterday. My Jesus year. Jesus, Howard Thurman, and MLK all lived in contradiction to the world they were living in. We must also do so if we want to create spaces of peace for communal flourishing. BUT…it starts with a seed in a greenhouse. I could think of no better way to gift the world with who I am than by sharing this message I gave last Sunday called The Greenhouse Contradiction. It strongly represents who I am as a pastor and the community we are growing @kaleophx. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
What is the language of a decolonized faith? How do I marry my faith with my desire to see social and political change? Where is Jesus in relationship to the oppressed and marginalized? I had the opportunity to share a reflection at the Corazón Arizona Rise + Vote Town Hall meeting and a few people asked me for a copy. Click here for the transcript. Don't forget to VOTE in Arizona's primary election on August 2nd and follow @corazonarizona for helpful information. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
Today is Trinity Sunday at Kaleo Phoenix. Leonardo Boff writes, "If God means three divine Persons in eternal communion among themselves, then we must conclude that we also, sons and daughters, are called to communion. We are the image and likeness of the Trinity. Hence, we are community beings." In this episode, Erin talks about how we are a trinitarian people and through the Spirit are able to bear the unbearable. Click here to read the transcript. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
"'Our fathers' have given us this practice of patriarchy and racism that remains in our country and in a lot of our churches today. The violent and unjust acts we witness in our world today are symptoms of this illness that hides behind American exceptionalism. However, This history reveals, like Kendrick's song, that this is a generational problem and that our past 'fathers' were formed by environmental spaces that caused them to harm others." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
Even in the conception of this national case – Jane Roe lived as a poster child for both abortion and anti-abortion. Her story reveals that a woman's choice is nuanced by lived experiences! Click here for a recording and transcript of my message. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
On Easter Sunday, Kaleo was joined by our friends at Bridge Worship Collective and had service outside in the courtyard at Grace Lutheran. I was a bit intimidated taking on the Easter sermon by myself
Jesus was a subversive, political leader. He took on the humanity of us all and showed us what it means to live a life subversive to the empire. For Good Friday, Kaleo joined our friends at Grace Lutheran Church where we gather, partner, and serve. Grace is pastored by Pastor Sarah Stadler, and she asked me to share a 5min reflection. You can read the transcript by clicking here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
We recorded a full video recap of the month of February but the audio was lagging behind the video so we decided to make it an audio-only listen. Join our Patreon for monthly updates in real-time: patreon.com/millennialsinministry --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
As they walked through the Red Sea, I imagine that all of Israel marched together just like they do in the protests of today. They marched on dry ground surrounded by walls of impossibility, yet God made a way for them to cross over to the other side. And they are led by a prophet called Miriam as she sings and dances she embodies a place of liberation as the river swallows up their oppressors - the horse and rider. Miriam begins to give Israel prophetic imagination to exist and to live as something different...click here to read more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
I believe John Brown was an embodied witness of Jesus because he looked at the scriptures and saw liberation and a God of love…. And then embodied in practice what he believed the spirit of God wanted for the people of his time…FREEDOM. Now, not everybody agrees with his method of violence, and you don't have to agree with it… click here to read more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
Join Erin Dooley and Ericka Byrne for some Black Girl Tea as we discuss our thoughts on growing up Black in White spaces, the cost of healing, and the absolute necessity of liberating the next generation. Watch the video here. For more exclusive content, join our Patreon here: http://patreon.com/MillennialsInMinistry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
For the third 5th week of Epiphany and the first Sunday of Black History Month, Kendall spoke at Kaleo Phoenix on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Tap in to listen to the sermon or click below for a transcript of his message notes. "For some of you, your initial following of Jesus may be a marker in your life and spiritual journey as one of amazement. The Jesus you were handed may look different than the Jesus you follow now…" https://www.kendalldooley.com/blog/learning-from-a-black-sacred-space --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
A preview from our Book Club reading "Jesus and the Disinherited" by Howard Thurman - Chapter 2. Click below for more information on how to become a patron: erinvlashely.com/patreon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
For the third week of Epiphany, I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, January 23, 2022. On the weekend of MLK Day, my husband and I had the privilege of having dinner with one of our city's matriarchs, Linda Morris, and this sermon was inspired by her. Here is a recording from that gathering and a transcript of my message notes: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
At the beginning of the fall semester, “Millions of people watched a disagreement between pairs of students at Arizona State University that was captured on video, with the clip showing two white male students getting asked to leave a multicultural space. Groups of ASU students have advocated for multicultural spaces on campus for several years to provide an area for students of color, underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ students and others to meet and discuss issues.” In this episode, Erin Dooley and Ericka Vaughn Byrne sit down to talk through their reaction to the ASU Multi-cultural Space video. Read the blog for more articles and videos on this piece: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
For the second week of Advent, I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, December 5, 2021. We also had our friends from Neighborhood Ministries with us to help register people to vote. This is a recording from that gathering and below is a transcript of my message notes: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/05/12/advent-2-vote-and-make-crooked-places-straight-kaleophx --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
After the heavy week of Julius Jones, Kyle Rittenhouse, and ASU Multi-cultural center, I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, November 21, 2021. This is a recording from that gathering and here is a transcript of my message notes: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/21/11/julius-jones-kyle-rittenhouse-truthsgiving-and-the-persistent-widow-kaleo-phx --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
Participating in a shared experience gives us the opportunity to partake together in joy, in belonging, and in community. I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, October 24, 2021 and this is a recording from that gathering. Click here for a transcript of my message notes: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/24/10/jesus-stories-miracles-at-the-table-kaleo-phx --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
In order for something to be reconciled, you have to give a full account of what was done. Everything must be accounted for. So for us to truly see racial reconciliation, we must give an account of every racial injustice that has happened in our country. Which is messy...difficult...hard...but it must be done if we are to build multi-ethnic communities of healing. A flourishing church. A highly incarnational church. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-lashley/message
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