Podcast appearances and mentions of yvette flunder

Dr. Yvette Flunder serves as the guest speaker for our Presiding Officer Drananda Summons birthday celebration.

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

Emerging in the mid-1980s, womanist theology is the work of African-American women theologians, church historians, ethicists, sociologists of religion, and biblical scholars. The term draws on poet, novelist, and activist Alice Walker's four-part definition of womanism, which calls for “radical subjectivity, traditional communalism, redemptive self-love, and critical engagement.” Womanist thought helps to describe oppression and empower the oppressed in order to create change. Bishop Yvette Flunder has served her call through prophetic action and ministry for justice for more than 30 years. This call to blend proclamation, worship, service, and advocacy on behalf of those most marginalized in church and in society led to the founding of City of Refuge United Church of Christ in 1991, uniting a gospel ministry with a social justice ministry.

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This episode first aired Sep 10, 2019. Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder (she, her), a San Francisco native, has served her call through prophetic action and ministry for justice for over thirty years. This call to “blend proclamation, worship, service and advocacy on behalf of those most marginalized in church and in society” led to the founding of the City of Refuge United Church of Christ in 1991. In 2003, Rev. Dr. Flunder was consecrated Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, a multi-denominational coalition of over 100 primarily African American Christian leaders and laity. Rev. Dr. Flunder is on the Board of Starr King School for the Ministry and DEMOS and has taught at many theological schools. She is a graduate of the Certificate of Ministry and Master of Arts programs at PSR, and received her Doctor of Ministry from San Francisco Theological Seminary. She is also an award-winning gospel music artist and author of Where the Edge Gathers: A Theology of Homiletic and Radical Inclusion. This episode is brought to you by the 2022 Q Christian Fellowship Conference. Use code QUEEROLOGY to save 10% off your registration at qcfconf.org. Links and Resources: 2022 Q Christian Fellowship Conference Where the Edge Gathers: A Theology of Homiletic and Radical InclusionCity of Refuge United Church of ChristMasterclass: 4 Practices You Can Start Now to Move Beyond Shame Queerology Podcast on Instagram Queerology Podcast on Twitter Beyond Shame by Matthias Roberts Matthias Roberts on Patreon

In today's episode, I chat with one of the most important faith leaders of our time Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder. Bishop Flunder is a womanist and liberation theologian, justice warrior, and the presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries.  We chat about her roots in the Pentecostal church, the role of women in the black church, her endearing authenticity, her friend the legendary disco vocalist Sylvester, and her call to blend prophetic action, worship, and advocacy on behalf of those marginalized in church and society. We also discuss her appearance in the new PBS documentary film "The Black Church" and about the next chapter in the history of the black church and its role in the continuing struggle for equality and justice. Bishop Flunder is an inspirational figure driven by love and focused on justice as it emerges from the heart of God. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NE26H44XSPXPG)

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“If we realized that we have the power as the people, to decide to take back our own decisions and abilities and our own power; to make good and right decisions for the good of the whole, we will leave room and space. There are many different flowers in the Garden of God. And there are many different ways in which those flowers cross pollinate. There's room and space for all of us to grow and be healthy and we can make room.” - Bishop Yvette FlunderWhen society does not accept you for who you are, it takes radical self love and potent community to experience real freedom. Bishop Yvette Flunder found herself in this position when she realized that traditional religious frameworks weren't designed with her in mind.Bishop Yvette Flunder is my guest this week on Find Your Fierce & Loving. We had a wide-ranging conversation and Bishop Yvette had an electrifying perspective on the state of politics, religion, and the necessary ingredient each of us is at this moment on the planet. As Bishop Yvette Flunder says, closets are for brooms. It's time for you to come out into your light.Take a listen to the episode for more of Bishop Yvette Flunder wisdom and her beautiful choir voice.(01:55) - Pentecostal struggle(06:04) - Justice and Jesus(09:54) - Repression to obsession(13:43) - Reclamation(15:34) - Chains of self-depreciation(23:43) - The source of salvation(30:49) - Privilege in exile(36:42) - Death rattle(40:02) - In utero realities(44:37) - Designer's originalRev. Dr. Yvette Flunder, a San Francisco native, has served her call through prophetic action and ministry for justice for over thirty years. This call to “blend proclamation, worship, service, and advocacy on behalf of those most marginalized in church and in society” led to the founding of the City of Refuge United Church of Christ in 1991. In 2003, Rev. Dr. Flunder was consecrated Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, a multi-denominational coalition of over 100 primarily African American Christian leaders and laity. Rev. Dr. Flunder is on the Board of Starr King School for the Ministry and DEMOS and has taught at many theological schools. She is a graduate of the Certificate of Ministry and Master of Arts programs at Pacific School of Religion and received her Doctor of Ministry from San Francisco Theological Seminary. She is also an award-winning gospel music artist and author of Where the Edge Gathers: A Theology of Homiletic and Radical Inclusion. You can find out more about Bishop Yvette Flunder by following her on Facebook @bishopyvetteflunder, and Instagram or Twitter @bishop_flunder.Do you want to unleash your inherent love and goodness, liberate yourself, and free humanity from the oppressive systems and structures we have created? We are here to support you in finding your fierce and loving life. Join us in Our Circle, a vibrant membership community rich in opportunities for engagement and transformation. Find out more at lolawright.com/our-circle.You can follow Lola Wright, on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter and learn more about my work at lolawright.com.Chicago born and built, Lola grew up in wealth and privilege, yet always sensed something was missing. She sought out aliveness and freedom in music, immersing herself in the hip hop and house music scenes of 90s Chicago. After finding herself on her own at 23, as the mother of two young children, she became determined to create a new experience.Lola is an ordained minister with a gift for weaving together the mystical and material, she served for many years as the CEO of Bodhi Center, an organization committed to personal transformation, collective awakening, conscious activism, and community-building. Theme music by independent producer Trey Royal.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to Find Your Fierce & Loving in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. Your reviews help others find the show. Podcast episode production by Dante32.

This week, rather than airing a new episode of Yass Jesus, we have decided to use our platform to lift voices from members of the black Christian community. It’s our duty as allies AND Christians to support our brothers and sisters however can, and for us, that means taking this moment to listen. Our friends at the Podcast of the Sacred Inclusion were kind enough to let us air this episode from 2018. It’s a great conversation between Bishop Yvette Flunder and Angelo John Lewis. Please stick around and God bless. The Podcast of the Sacred Inclusion About Bishop Yvette Flunder The Sacred Inclusion Network About this Episode It was a gradual process that led the young Yvette Flunder to question the tenets of the United Church of Christ in which she was born and raised. She couldn't reconcile her emerging beliefs with her church's patriarchal orientation and its emphasis on preparing adherents for the next world rather than addressing the injustices and inadequacies of this one. She also realized she never again could call herself a member of a church that completely rejected same-gender-loving people such as herself. Bishop Flunder here traces the path that led her to become a visionary religious leader with a mission of tending to the spiritual needs of marginalized people around the world, particularly those of African-American descent. She speaks of her vision of radical inclusion,which she believes requires an equally radical social ministry reaching to the furthest margins of society to serve all in need without prejudice or discrimination. "The greatest mistake at the Christian church has ever made was to put a back cover on the book, to somehow suggest that we could make a manual out of the living word of God," she said. Reverend Flunder is the founder and senior pastor of the City of Refugee United Church of Christ in Oakland, California. In 2003, she was appointed Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, a multi-denominational coalition of over 56 churches and faith-based organizations from all over the world. She’s also the author of Where the Edge Gathers: A Theology of Homiletic Radical Inclusion. ____________________________ Yass, Jesus! is hosted by Danny Franzese and Azariah Southworth. Our producer is Ross Murray. Sound, music, and post production by Chris Heckman. Special thanks to Sophie Serrano, Meredith Paulley, and Sam Isfan. Yass, Jesus! is brought to you by Audity. Audity execs are Ryann Lauckner, Steve Michaels, and Jessica Bustillos. ____________________________ Yass, Jesus! thanks our incredible sponsor: Imperfect Foods Imperfect, delicious produce delivered to your doorstep for up to 30% less than the grocery store. Use the coupon code YASSJESUS for $10 off your first box!

The Rev. Dr. Yvette A. Flunder is an unapologetic disciple and proponent of the radically inclusive love of Jesus, who has raised her voice for justice from the church house to the White House and steps of the Supreme Court. During the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 80s, Bishop Flunder worked on the ground providing life-saving care, and today continues her work for intersectional justice around the world. In this episode, she shares about being a justice warrior, how she has sustained her work for many years, and about the heretical nature of Jesus.

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Bishop Flunder, one of the world’s best loved, most called on, and most anticipated preachers will fan the flames of the Spirit in our “going out, sending off” finale. Serendipity will likely show up dressed in Wild Goose clothes. Bishop Flunder will be supported by Beth Nielsen Chapman, Ken Medema, Wild Goose House Band, and others. Goose community leader Gwen Fry will lead us in the celebration of communion and then we’ll begin to hug our way home.

Becca and Lydia talk about Thursday at the Festival of Homiletics where they heard Traci Blackmon preach on the road of the Good Samaritan and talk about social justice preaching, Yvette Flunder preach on Easter and Jesus breaking out of the tomb and Sarah Ciavarri talk about how to use Brene Brown in preaching, plus poetry by Natasha Trethewey.  

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.

Come Sunday is a film that finally tells the story of the journey into a type of Christianity that Divine Cinema and it’s hosts abide in.  However, is it a good film? Does the filmmaking bring to life the struggle in challenging a tenant of Evangelical theology and all the loss that comes with that, or does it just make you wish hell actually exists?  Listen to find out what Jeff, Dylan and Adam think. And of course to hear where they stand on its theological merits as measured by the tried and true pieces of silver rating system.   Divine Cinema Review of Come Sunday (04:42) Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (45:54) PLOT SUMMARY After a series of tragic events, Bishop Carlton Pearson begins to question his long standing belief in hell.  Eventually he expresses this doubt in the most public way a pastor could, through a sermon. The sermon has a ripple effect, not just through his congregation, but in his family and American Christianity.  The film follows Bishop Pearsons journey as he is labeled a heretic by many of his congregants, colleagues and even friends. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Review of Come Sunday Heretics (This American Life podcast episode with Reverend Carlton Pearson) Carlton Pearson (American Christian Minister on whom Come Sunday is based) Oral Roberts (an American Charismatic Christian televangelist) Yvette Flunder (an American singer and senior pastor of the City of Refuge United Church of Christ in Oakland, California and Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries) Black Pentecostal Group Denounces Carlton Pearson as a Heretic (Article) Sorry to Bother You (2018 Film) Straight Outta Compton (2015 Film) Love Wins by Rob Bell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) A Gift Of A Bible (Video of Penn Jillette speaking about proselytizing) Joel Osteen (an American televangelist) Staff Picks First Reformed (2018 Film) YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Divine Cinema.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or on whatever platform you’re listening. You can also help support the show financially by going to DivineCinema.net/Amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show. OUR NEXT MOVIE Dogma will be our next film.  This movie is not available digitally.  To see it you’ll have to track down a hard copy or perhaps you can check out this link.  Enjoy :) WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS? Let us know what you think about the show and/or suggest a movie you’d like us to review in the future. Any and all feedback is welcome. Contact us through the following links... Email Us at feedback@divinecinema.net Follow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Android, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us?   This post may contain affiliate links.  Divine Cinema is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

At the New England Synod Bishop's Convocation we had an opportunity to talk with Bishop Yvette Flunder. She is an inspiring amazing woman who talked with the rostered leaders of the synod about how we can continue to be the church in the 21st century and beyond. Bishop Yvette Flunder is a native San Franciscan and third generation preacher with roots in the Church of God in Christ. Bishop Flunder is an ordained minister of the United Church of Christ and holds both masters and doctorate degrees in Ministry from the Pacific School of Religion and the San Francisco Theological Seminary, respectively. In 2003, she was appointed Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, a multi-denominational coalition of over 56 churches and faith-based organizations from all over the world. ​ Bishop Flunder is a trustee and adjunct professor at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California. She is an active voice for the Religion Council of the Human Rights Campaign, as well as for the National Black Justice Coalition. Bishop Flunder is a highly sought after preacher and religious educator as evidenced by her having spoken at divinity schools nationwide including those at Duke, Yale , Drew, and the New York Theological Seminary. She is the author of Where the Edge Gathers: A Theology of Homiletic Radical Inclusion, published by Pilgrim Press. In addition to her memorable sermons, Bishop Flunder is also known for her beautiful singing voice, made famous through her gospel recordings with Walter Hawkins and the Family, the City of Refuge Choir and Chanticleer. You can find out more information about Bishop Flunder you can find more about her here.

2/25/2016. Bishop Yvette Flunder, Founder & Pastor of City of Refuge United Church of Christ, delivers her sermon in a service sponsored by Candler Sacred Worth. Scripture reading: Acts 2:1-4, read by Caroline Saxton.

Yvette Flunder reflects on the current state of Christianity in the US and sees in it a moment of reformation being worked by the Spirit. "What we are lamenting about -- what we're calling, essentially, hemorrhaging from mainline church -- is the stuff of reformation." read more...

Yvette Flunder describes how she selects texts for her sermons, beginning with the situations of her hearers and moving to the biblical witness. "Oftentimes the last place I go to finish up the sermon is the text, because I'm going to be looking for a witness from one of the Bible writers." read more...

Yvette Flunder describes how the preacher and the hearers are united together by the Spirit in the experience of the preached word. "We may not be holding hands in the literal sense, but we're holding hearts." read more...

Yvette Flunder reflects on the central place of the preached word within the worship service and describes the "circle-dance" of interaction between the preacher and the hearers. "I believe that in a worship experience, the worship leads up to and away from the preached word." read more...

Yvette Flunder shares the need of the preacher to pay attention to the context and listen for the inspirational "hook" that comes from God. "I want to hear from the Spirit: 'What is the need right now? What are you saying?'" read more...

Yvette Flunder advocates for transparency and authenticity in the pulpit by encouraging preachers to draw from their personal experiences and vulnerabilities in their sermons. "The truth is, I am who I am because of my experiences.  And I say, like Paul, by the grace of God I am who I am, and who read more...

Yvette Flunder argues for the necessity of being authentic in preaching into contentious situations and the importance of trusting God in those times. "There are times when you have to stand in a truth, stand  in an emotion, and trust God for the outcomes." read more...