Church of the Oak

The water you hold right now carries a story that began before the earth existed. In this Holy Week gathering of Church of the Oak, Charlie and Brian lead a contemplative Water Communion through deep time, moving from the first flare of creation through dying stars, ancient seas, and the waters of the womb, to the glass in your hands. The liturgy is grounded in Creation Spirituality's Via Positiva...

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Ash Wednesday is often framed as shame and mortality. This gathering begins instead with awe. The dust we are is stardust, forged in supernovae and carried through deep time into bone and breath. From that cosmic wonder, we move into release from false guilt, into verdure, into a pause that restores the...

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. What if joy isn’t earned, but already alive within you? Verdure is not fragile. It is waiting to be tended. There is a way of being that feels green, alive, and at peace. Not forced. Not performed. Simply present. In this gathering of Church of the Oak, we explore verdure as the state of right relationsh...

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This episode of Church of the Oak sits with a winter that is both natural and unjust. We name the grief, the harm, and the ways power has failed the vulnerable, without turning away from truth or from love. As Imbolc approaches, we turn toward Brigid: protector of the hearth, keeper of justice, and witness to suffering that must not be ignored. This is not an episode about easy hope. It is about t...

What does it mean to live faithfully in a time of confusion, danger, and awakening? In this gathering of Church of the Oak, we sit with the final public words of Martin Luther King Jr., not as history to admire, but as wisdom that still knows our name. We name the world as it is wounded, volatile, and restless, and learn how contrast itself can reveal enduring truths. This is not a practice of gra...

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In this gathering of Church of the Oak , we open a space for meditation, conversation, and shared grounding in a time when words themselves feel unstable. Drawing from Christopagan tradition, we reflect on the loss of shared language, the exhaustion of repeating cycles, and the quiet work of becoming human together again. This is not a replacement for action or protest, but a hearth where courage,...

Sins of the spirit, blessings of the flesh—find balance in body and spirit today. --> Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this episode of _Church of the Oak_, Christopagan Druid Charlie discusses the often-overlooked concept of "sins of the spirit and blessings of the flesh." They challenge the traditional Christian dichotomy of body and spirit, influenced by Neop...

The Promised Land is wherever you are—learn how to live in the sacred land of milk and honey. --> Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this episode of _Church of the Oak_, Charlie Dorsett explores the profound concept of the "Promised Land" and challenges the traditional views that associate it with specific geographical locations. They emphasize that the holy land...

Join the spiritual quest for the Tree of Life and find true meaning and purpose in our lives. --> Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this episode of _The Church of the Oak_, Charlie invites listeners on a symbolic spiritual quest to find the "Tree of Life," a concept deeply connected to interconnectedness and purpose. Drawing inspiration from the myth o...

In today's world, fear and division dominate the headlines, from climate change and war in Gaza to political instability and economic uncertainty. However, amidst these challenges, there is hope. In this episode of Church of the Oak , Charlie, a Christopagan Druid and priest of Brigid, discusses how we can rise above fear by building each other up and finding strength in faith, compassion, and...

Join Charlie, a non-binary Christopagan Druid, as they discuss the importance of waking up and embracing life's fullness. This powerful message explores overcoming societal systems that hold us back, rediscovering childhood joys, and achieving a state of flow. Through personal stories and spiritual insights, Charlie encourages us to reconnect with joy and enthusiasm to truly experience the lif...

Join Charlie, a Christopagen Druid, as they explore the transformative concept of 'doing church.' This in-depth discussion delves into the true mission of faith communities: practicing works of healing, justice, and compassion. Instead of traditional notions of church as a place or a list of beliefs, Charlie invites us to see it as a living practice aimed at building a better world. Tune i...

In this heartfelt episode, Charlie, a non-binary Druid, shares their deep connection to the old rugged cross and its significance in the Oak church. They reflect on the image of the cross, transforming from a symbol of torture to one of salvation and redemption. Through this transformation, Charlie addresses the responsibilities of modern Christians to live out their faith through action and compa...

In this heartfelt episode, join us on a spiritual journey towards the dream of an Oak Church, a place where ancient Celtic traditions and Christian faith coalesce. Discover the vision of a church rooted deeply in the earth, celebrating the old ways, and connecting with the one life that flows through us all. This episode explores the quest for a meaningful spiritual connection beyond traditional r...

The Church of the Oak is a spirit led weekly sermon weaving together the threads of the natural world, the Divine and the human spirit delivering inspiration, guidance and deep connection to the sacred from a Magical, Druid, Buddhist and Christopagen wisdom nourishing our souls and community. Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcast Thank you for sharing this episode with your loved on...