Podcasts about refuge ucc

Host Drananda Summons warmly invites Presiding Bishop Yvette Flunder of City of Refuge UCC graces Refuge of Mt. Olive with empowerment. “God Will Not Abandon you through your ugly” -Bishop Yvette Flunder

February 6, 2019 | Miller Chapel The 2019 Prathia Hall Lecture Speaker: Rev. Dr. Yvette A. Flunder, founder and senior pastor of City of Refuge United Church of Christ (City of Refuge UCC) in Oakland, Calif.

In this episode, that was recorded at The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries Convocation in July, I talk with Davie Floyd about her multi-faith practice that includes Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, and Sufism (amongst other work). How do we become a personal sanctuary of inclusion for people to help them discover their own paths? How do we support the seeker, and how can we help people find what they need? What does it mean for someone to be spiritual? How are we evolving as a society and as human beings? This episode was recorded on location at City of Refuge UCC during The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries Convocation on July 17, 2015. Davie Floyd is a life-long member of the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, TX where Rev. Curtis W. Wallace is the pastor. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Cognitive Studies and Education at Columbia University in New York. While in New York, she has joined Romemu, a Jewish renewal synagogue where David Ingber is Rabbi. She also regularly attends services at Rivers of Living Waters where Rev. Vanessa Brown is the senior pastor and often practices mindfulness with the Riverside Sangha which follows the Buddhist teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. She is involved with several interfaith organizations in New York City. Though she is deeply spiritual and religious, her beliefs are largely agnostic. She lives a life oriented around realizing her full potential and coaching others to do the same. Links Email: davie.floyd@gmail.com Romemu Synagogue: http://romemu.org/ Rivers of Living Water Church: http://www.riversoflivingwaternj.com/

This week we talk with Schmian Evans about education, marginalization, and what we can do about it. What is considered normal? How do we educate and empower people, especially children, when they have be constantly told by the system they are stupid, can’t learn, or not worth people’s time? How do we navigate the grey areas? We also talk about spoken word. how their spoken word ministry can connect to others on a deep level, and how art is treated in our (U.S.) culture.   This episode was recorded on location at City of Refuge UCC during The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries Convocation on July 17, 2015.    Schmian Evans is a Master of Divinity and Certificate of Sexuality and Religion student at Pacific School of Religion. She also serves as the student representative on the Inter-Cultural Justice Committee and student trustee on the Board of Trustees. She holds a Certificate of Ministries Studies from PSR and a B.A. in Gender Studies from California State University Stanislaus. Schmian has served as an advocate for those considered at-risk and marginalized, for several years, as an educator, mentor and organizational leader. A poet, performer, and City of Refuge Minister, Schmian remains dedicated to the work and service of creating a more just world.   Links Lost Voices by Darius Simpson and Scout Bostly (Spoken word piece on YouTube) Email: schmian@att.net

In this episode, recorded after the multi-faith traditions panel at The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries Convocation, we talk to Queen Mother about syncretism and the way that spirit works in the world. She describes the traditions that she belongs to and how they work together for her. We discuss the responsibilities of priests, aspects of initiation, and how magick, and the gospel, is a tool of spirit that can be used for both good and ill.  We also discuss her role at City of Refuge and how she relates to Jesus. What can both traditions learn from each other and how do we navigate the misinformation and misconceptions of each?   This episode was recorded on location at City of Refuge UCC during The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries Convocation on July 17, 2015.    Oloya Adedapoidle Tyehimba-Ford carries the title of MaShiAat (Queen Mother), and is co-founder and presiding Queen Mother and Spiritual Leader of the Temples and Kemetic Spiritual organization: The Kindred of ShiEndra and its conglomeration of affiliated Temples. MaShiAat Oloya is an ordained Kemetic Priest, an Iyanifa in the Ifa tradition and an Ordained High Priestess within the original Dianic lineage of the Wiccan Goddess/Great Mother tradition. She is also a Holistic and Spiritual Practitioner and Midwife, holding numerous degrees and certifications in nursing, Iridology, Esthetics, indigenous and complementary healing. She is co-founder of the Kephra Holistic Institute and co-creator of the Kephric Transformational Platform both dedicated to the concepts of complete wellness through holistic, indigenous, and naturopathic modalities. MaShiAat Oloya lectures and facilitates workshops with many local and national community activists and spiritual leaders. She is often considered a bridge between mainstream religious churches and indigenous spirituality, making it a personal crusade to dispel myths, expose the truth and similarities between the philosophies of these religious groups with the intent to build understanding, respect and unity among the people as a whole.   Links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mashiaat Website: http://www.ancestoralley.com/

Can We Talk for REAL welcomes Joi Rhone as we shift the conversation in Black History Month to Spirituality and Sexuality. Joi Rhone is a powerful, inspirational speaker that will join co-host, Ina, Michelle and Terry, Wednesday Night Feb 18, 2015. Joi is Founding Minister of Healing Hearts Ministry, a ministry under Bishop Yvette Flunder at City of Refuge UCC in Oakland, CA. We will discuss how far has the black church come with issues of sexuality and homosexuality?  Our discussion will also go into the pulpit when we discuss what your thoughts are when as part of the LGBTQ community you keep hearing the following message: “You are going to hell and damnation because of your sexuality”. Joi will talk to us about why over the last 5 years, love and healing has become a large part of the ministry conversations. That is only the beginning of her conversation. In addition, Joi is Founding Minister of Healing Hearts Ministry, a ministry under Bishop Yvette Flunder at City of Refuge UCC in Oakland, CA. Question to the audience how have you been able to align your own spirituality and sexuality? Conversations being heard all around, “Can You HEAR us NOW”! Joi is excited that 2015 will see the publishing of her book “Joi In The Morning – Meditations For Finding Your Way Back To God”.

This week we have my friend and fellow priest, Denise Cicuto, who has been running a memorial ritual called Spirit Babies for the last several years. This ritual is for anyone of any gender who has experienced the loss of a child through abortion, still birth, miscarriage, or for any other reason. Denise shares her personal story and why she believes this ceremony is important. This podcast is in conjunction with the next Spirit Babies ceremony which will be held on December 20, 2014 at City of Refuge UCC in Oakland, CA. For more information, please see the Spirit Babies website.  Denise Cicuto is a Witch and Healer. She is a second degree Priest in the Circle of Cerridwen, a coven in the Open Source Alexandrian tradition. She was raised in the Catholic Church and then went to find her own way for a while. Between the Worlds Church made her realize that she could still have Jesus in her life while being a practicing pagan. Denise is also a Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist. NOTE: ANY anti-abortion proselytizing, harassment, or hate speech will NOT be tolerated in the comments. Anyone engaging in this behavior will be banned from the comments section. We at This Week in Heresy are committed to creating a safe, inclusive space, and we will not hesitate to call law enforcement if necessary.    Links Spirit Babies or contact Denise at ourspiritbabies@gmail.com Spirit Babies Facebook Page Exhale Between the Worlds Church    

We are at the crossroads. We see more than we have in the past. Where do we go from here? What choice will we make for humanity’s future? Announcements: You can now sponsor This Week in Heresy through Patreon. You can give what you like, and there are some rewards for different levels of giving. There will be more rewards in the future, so stay tuned! Between the Worlds Church is doing their “regular” service online this month. Follow us as we offer writings for Advent, Yule, and Christmas. December 20, 2014 at 11 AM is the Spirit Babies service at City of Refuge UCC, 8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA. This service is for any person of any gender who have lost children through abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage, or other child loss. The ritual is led by Between the Worlds deacon Denise Cicuto. 

This week’s guest is Tanesh Watson Nutall, TransSaints Chaplain and transgender minister at City of Refuge UCC. In this interview, Tanesh tells the story of her life and how her faith and prayer brought her to where she is today. This powerful testimony was recorded on location at City of Refuge UCC in Oakland, CA.  Links Tanesh’s Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/tanesh.watson?fref=ts Tanesh’s email: taneshwatson76@gmail.com City of Refuge UCC: http://cityofrefugeucc.org/ TransSaints: http://www.transsaints.org/ TransSaints Prayer Call:  An hour of Intercessory prayer by and for transgendered persons with Tanesh and others from the TransSaints and City of Refuge communities. 11 AM Saturday mornings. Call: 1-661-673-8600 Access Code: 478753