Millennials In Ministry

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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.

"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.

Me processing core memories, reflecting on my Black love story, and giving some words of advice to Black women still waiting on a partner.

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.

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.

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.

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.”⁠

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.⁠
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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. ⁠

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. 

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 🕊 Tyre Nichols. ⁠

Our story-tellers were Josh & Hannah Coldagelli, Emma Sournart, Yvette Duarte, and Tina & Jay Estes. 

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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.⁠
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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'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

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?⁠

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. ⁠

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. 

"'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."

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

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: 

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: 

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

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

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.