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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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
"We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well. It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord's grace to enter and do the rest.” - Oscar Romero
We are in week 9 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.
As we continue to seek to create space to practice the ways of Jesus as the multiethnic family of God, remember, your whole self is welcomed into the community of God and the community of Kaleo. We will conclude our gathering with a meal. See you this evening, friends. You are loved.
"Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity." - Oscar Romero Welcome to Week 8 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.
You're listening to KALEO STORIES PART V — 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 expectancy as we lead up to the season of Advent. “Isn't it a mercy that we never get cured of being expectant? It makes life so bearable. However regularly we are disappointed and nothing whatever happens, after the first blow has fallen, after the first catch of the breath, the first gulp of misery, we turn our eyes with all their old eagerness to a point a little further along the road.” Our storytellers are @staciej_thepeacepusher, Ricardo Zamudio Guillen, Valeria Bejar, @2livvy4u, and @jisun_myung. 🎙️
You're listening to KALEO STORIES PART V — 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 expectancy as we lead up to the season of Advent. “Isn't it a mercy that we never get cured of being expectant? It makes life so bearable. However regularly we are disappointed and nothing whatever happens, after the first blow has fallen, after the first catch of the breath, the first gulp of misery, we turn our eyes with all their old eagerness to a point a little further along the road.” Our storytellers are @staciej_thepeacepusher, Ricardo Zamudio Guillen, Valeria Bejar, @2livvy4u, and @jisun_myung. 🎙️
You are listening to KALEO STORIES PART V — 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 expectancy as we lead up to the season of Advent. “Isn't it a mercy that we never get cured of being expectant? It makes life so bearable. However regularly we are disappointed and nothing whatever happens, after the first blow has fallen, after the first catch of the breath, the first gulp of misery, we turn our eyes with all their old eagerness to a point a little further along the road.” Our storytellers are @staciej_thepeacepusher, Ricardo Zamudio Guillen, Valeria Bejar, @2livvy4u, and @jisun_myung. 🎙️
KALEO STORIES PART V — 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 expectancy as we lead up to the season of Advent. “Isn't it a mercy that we never get cured of being expectant? It makes life so bearable. However regularly we are disappointed and nothing whatever happens, after the first blow has fallen, after the first catch of the breath, the first gulp of misery, we turn our eyes with all their old eagerness to a point a little further along the road.”
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
This episode is week 6 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 - The Violence of Love. "God of power and justice, like Jeremiah you weep over those who wander from you, turn aside to other gods, and enter into chaos and destruction. By your tears and through your mercy, teach us your ways and write them on our hearts so that we may follow faithfully the path you show us. Amen."
This is week 5 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. "Let us not tire of preaching love; it is the force that will overcome the world." - Oscar Romero.
We're on week 4 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 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?
Recorded September 25, 2022. In this episode Pastor Jimy Martinez joins us as we continue on with week 3 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. Pastor Jimy is a beloved Community Pastor in Phoenix and has been doing restorative justice work in the city for many years at Neighborhood Ministries. Originally from Honduras, he shares a unique cultural connection and has been deeply impacted by the life and story of Oscar Romero. We are honored to have him teach us as we create space to practice the ways of Jesus together as the multi-ethnic family of God.
Recorded on September 18, 2022. 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. 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.
Recorded September 11, 2022. Over the next 11 weeks, we'll be preaching from selected homilies by Archbishop Oscar Romero out of his book, "The Violence of Love." These selections from the sermons and writings share the message of a great holy prophet of modern times. In this episode, we are guided through Isaiah 2:1-5 by Chris Townley as he shows us the heart of Oscar Romero when he said "turn your weapons into sickles for work." For more information about Kaleo Phoenix, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on September 4, 2022. In this episode, we have our dear friend and Kaleo board member, Emma Tautolo lead us through the gospel that we might create space to practice the ways of Jesus together as the multi-ethnic family of God. Emma has an incredible gift of preaching and teaching and we deeply value her voice and perspective as a Polynesian woman.
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.
Recorded August 14, 2022. In this episode, we are guided through the parable of the mustard seed by Chris Townley as he reminded us what it means to cultivate and embody the Kingdom of God. For more information about Kaleo Phoenix, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on August 7, 2022. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded July 24, 2022. Kaleo Stories is 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 Shalom. The Hebrew word shalom is understood around the world to mean peace. However, peace is only one small part of the meaning. For more information about Kaleo Phoenix, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded July 24, 2022. Kaleo Stories is 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 Shalom. The Hebrew word shalom is understood around the world to mean peace. However, peace is only one small part of the meaning. For more information about Kaleo Phoenix, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded July 17, 2022. In this episode, we are guided through Luke 10:38-42 by our dear friend Emma Sounart as she reminded us what it means to join the marginalized and sit at the feet of Jesus. For more information about Kaleo Phoenix, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on July 10, 2022. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Juneteenth is a day that signifies the end of slavery and serves as a reminder to recommit to Black liberation. Juneteenth is a time to celebrate the freedom fighters who came before us and the ones who carry the torch for racial liberation today. In this message, our city's matriarch, Linda Morris talks about the true history of Juneteenth and God's original plan for freedom for all in Genesis one.
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.
Recorded on June 5, 2022. Today is Pentecost Sunday and we can't wait to be together, embracing the gift of God's Spirit as a community. As we continue to seek to create space to practice the ways of Jesus together as the multiethnic family of God, remember, your whole self is welcomed. As a church family, we will continue to work for peace and justice and we will continue to strive to be beloved community.
With everything happening in our world, we wanted to create a moment to lament together and provide some encouragement on how to heal together in a community.
Song by Chantel Varnado & Xavier Brown.
Recorded on May 29, 2022. (John 17:20-26) Within this season of Eastertide we encounter the resurrected Jesus again and again as we are invited to live as resurrection people, filled with the Spirit, joining Jesus in fulfilling what he set out to do: Bring Good News to the poor, the least, the lost, the left out. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on May 22, 2022. Within this season of Eastertide we encounter the resurrected Jesus again and again as we are invited to live as resurrection people, filled with the Spirit, joining Jesus in fulfilling what he set out to do: Bring Good News to the poor, the least, the lost, the left out. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on May 15, 2022. Within this season of Eastertide we encounter the resurrected Jesus again and again as we are invited to live as resurrection people, filled with the Spirit, joining Jesus in fulfilling what he set out to do: Bring Good News to the poor, the least, the lost, the left out. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on May 1, 2022. Within this season of Eastertide we encounter the resurrected Jesus again and again as we are invited to live as resurrection people, filled with the Spirit, joining Jesus in fulfilling what he set out to do: Bring Good News to the poor, the least, the lost, the left out. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 24, 2022. Within this season of Eastertide we encounter the resurrected Jesus again and again as we are invited to live as resurrection people, filled with the Spirit, joining Jesus in fulfilling what he set out to do: Bring Good News to the poor, the least, the lost, the left out. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 17, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 10, 2022. For Good Friday, Kaleo Phoenix joined our friends at Grace Lutheran Church where we gather, partner, and serve. Grace is pastored by Pastor Sarah Stadler, and she asked Erin Dooley to share a reflection. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 10, 2022. During this season, we gave special attention to the women of the Bible which ended with a special guest speaking on Hagar -- Emma Tautolo who is a Board Member of Kaleo Phoenix. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 3, 2022. Kaleo Stories is 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 episode, you'll hear stories about freedom, liberation, and how women have navigated their own journies in the process. Our storytellers are JJ Spreitzer, Bree Chee, Camille Christiansen, and Kelli Randon. As always, we create space for kids to join us in the service and had a special storytime just for them as well. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on March 27, 2022. During the season of Lent, we will give special attention to the women of the Bible each Sunday. Prepare to engage with us this season as we join Jesus in the wilderness, fast from whatever might limit us from receiving his liberating love, and lament that the world is not as it should be. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on March 20, 2022. During the season of Lent, we will give special attention to the women of the Bible each Sunday. Prepare to engage with us this season as we join Jesus in the wilderness, fast from whatever might limit us from receiving his liberating love, and lament that the world is not as it should be. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on March 13, 2022. During the season of Lent, we will give special attention to the women of the Bible each Sunday. Prepare to engage with us this season as we join Jesus in the wilderness, fast from whatever might limit us from receiving his liberating love, and lament that the world is not as it should be. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on March 8, 2022. During the season of Lent, we will give special attention to the women of the Bible each Sunday. Prepare to engage with us this season as we join Jesus in the wilderness, fast from whatever might limit us from receiving his liberating love, and lament that the world is not as it should be. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on February 27, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on February 20, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on February 6, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Kaleo Stories is 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 episode, our stories include:
"The Unbecoming Jesus" by Marco Perez "What is God Like?" by Rachel Held Evans "i am mom" by Ericka Vaughn Byrne
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Recorded on January 9, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on December 19, 2021. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on December 12, 2021. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on December 5, 2021. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on November 28, 2021. For information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx. For Erin's notes on this sermon and the supporting research articles, visit:
https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/21/11/julius-jones-kyle-rittenhouse-truthsgiving-and-the-persistent-widow-kaleo-phx
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Recorded on September 19, 2021. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on September 12, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on September 5, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on August 29, 2021. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on August 8, 2021. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on August 1, 2021. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on July 25, 2021. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on July 18, 2021. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on July 11, 2021. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaelophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on June 20, 2021. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on June 13, 2021. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
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Recorded on May 23, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on May 16, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on May 9, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on May 2, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 18, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 11, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 4, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on April 4, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded on March 28, 2021. For more resources and info about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.
Recorded February 17, 2021. For more information about Kaleo Phoenix, visit kaleophx.com.
Recorded on January 31, 2021. For more information about Kaleo Phoenix, please visit kaleophx.com.
Recorded January 24, 2021, this is the full ordination service for our newest pastor, Erin Lashley. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com.
A live reading of Letters from a Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This service was recorded on January 17, 2021. For more information about Kaleo Phx, please visit kaleophx.com.
Recorded December 13, 2020. For more information about Kaleo, visit http://kaleophx.com
Recorded on November 29, 2020. For more information about Kaleo, please visit http://kaleophx.com.
Recorded November 22, 2020. For more information about Kaleo, please visit http://kaleophx.com.
Recorded November 8, 2020. For more information about Kaleo, please visit http://kaleophx.com.