Millennials In Ministry

As Kendall and I transition in the work of @blksouth full time, I preached my final sermon at Kaleo Phoenix on Sunday, October 20th at 5:30pm. This is the story of my formation at Kaleo Phoenix with insight on things most people don't know. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow them on social media @kaleophx. To stay in touch with me and Kendall on our journey with BLK Sout...

On this 3rd Sunday of Eastertide, Kendall Dooley guides us through building community, power, courage, and intimidation in Acts 4:5-12.⁠ Recorded on April 21, 2024 at Kaleo Phoenix church in Phoenix, AZ.

On this final Sunday of Lent, Pastor Erin guides us through John 12:20-33 and how Jesus invites us to see ourselves as buried seeds. ⁠There's also references to the book, Buried Seeds, by Alexia Salvatierra and Brandon Wrencher.  Click here  to purchase the book! For more information about Kaleo, visit  kaleophx.com  or follow us on social media  @kaleophx . Recorded on March 17, 2024. 

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. Cas...

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...

This sermon was spoken at Kaleo Phoenix church on Sunday, January 7, 2024. On the first Sunday of Epiphany, Erin guides them through the book she's reading called, "The Warmth of Other Suns" and explores Jesus' call to envision a new world in Mark 4:12-17, 23-25. For more information about BLK South, visit blksouth.org . For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com .

Spoken at Kaleo Phoenix church during the season of Advent, in this episode, Erin guides congregants through Mark 1:1-8 and the power of imagining peace. For more information on Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com .

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 navigates Matthew 22:34-46 together. ⁠ "Lord God, friend of those in need, your Son Jesus has untied our burdens and healed our spirits. We lift up the prayers of our hearts for those still burdened, those seeking healing, those in need within the church and the world."⁠ As always we look forward to practicing the ways of Jesus together as the multiethnic family of God...

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,...

WARNING:  In this sermon, Pastor Erin challenges the idea of penal substitutionary atonement and presents a non-violent way to view the crucifixion. In traditional seminary experiences, students are often taught the different ways cultures and denominations view the crucifixion, but that's not something everyone is familiar with. So before you listen to this, just know  this may rearrange the...

On this eighth Sunday of Ordinary Time, 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 epistemolo...

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.⁠ ⁠ 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. 

On this first Sunday of Lent, as we join Jesus in the wilderness, Pastor Erin concludes Black History Month with one more sermon from Dr. King's book, Strength to Love. Shame can be a crippling thing, but how do you regain the strength to love when you feel shame?

In this episode, Kendall Dooley guides @kaleophx through the story of the Good Samaritan as he preaches from the book “Strength to Love” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a volume of his most well-known homilies.⁠ King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962. While behind bars, he spent uninterrupted time preparing the drafts for works such as “Loving Your Enemies” and...

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...

In this sermon, we commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll reflect on the life events that formed him, hear portions of the last sermon he preached, and be encouraged by the music that shaped the Civil Rights Movement.⁠ Click here to read the transcript / notes.