Bless You Benedictions

Remembering

Step by step. My heart beats. Glancing at the crowds.Seeing and hearing the commotion. I remember…I remember the joy of gathering. I remember the warmth of embracing. I remember the gentle kisses of a soft breeze. I remember the smell of fresh coffee being served.  Crossing the corner, Walking into the intersection, I look up. There, before me, a friend! Adventure!  I …

Pastoral Posts Teachings

Choosing Joy

I have been thinking for a couple of weeks now, about the oddity of happiness. My reflection has been really focused on the fact that I do not necessarily feel very happy. What is intriguing/odd about that is happiness seems to be something that a lot of us want in our lives when in reality, …

PRIDE

#OutAndProudInFaith Video Series Returns

Today, June 1st, 2021, the first day of Pride Month 2021 – The People’s Priest is happy to announce the return of the #OutAndProudInFaith weekly video series!  #OutAndProudInFaith Video Series Returns! Last year during Pride Month, each Friday a short video reflection featuring motives of queer theology, were published online via YouTube to provide inspiration …

Pastoral Posts Teachings

What is Practical Spirituality?

The best way to understand “practical spirituality” is to first understand what spirituality is. Spirituality is a way of life that is rooted in an understanding of reality at the deepest core of yourself and the community that comprises you. The word, “Spirit” comes from the Greek word, pneuma, which means breath. So, spirituality is …

Pastoral Posts

Pentecost 2021: Expect Emergence

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,they were all in one place together.And suddenly there came from the skya noise like a strong driving wind,and it filled the entire house in which they were.Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,which parted and came to rest on each one of them.And they were all …

Teachings

Embodied Nonviolence with the People’s Priest!

Are you ready to go deeper in your work for racial justice? The Racial Justice Institute of CSA invites you to a 5-week training course, “Embodied Nonviolence: Antiracism in Action.” Running from April 14 to May 12, this online course will provide you with principled and strategic nonviolence practices for the work of antiracism, regardless …

PRIDE

LGBT-Centering Virtual Easter Service

Join Believe Out Loud this Sunday for a joyful, artistic, uplifting and L.G.B.T.-centering virtual Easter service! Starting at 10 A.M. EST on our website, join us in prayer and celebration with Pastor Tabatha Holley from New Day Church, Fr. Ricardo R. Lopez from St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church and Iglesia Episcopal San Miguel Arcangel, Rev. Fr. Jerry Maynard (The People’s …