KALEO PHOENIX

The Violence of Love #9: Mary's Song of Justice - Chris Townley

"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 pract...

The Violence of Love #8: Toppling Idols - Chris Townley

"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.⁠ ⁠

Kaleo Stories Part V: A Call to Organizing - Liv Brashears

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 firs...

Kaleo Stories Part V: The Pressure of Waiting - Stacie Harris

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 firs...

Kaleo Stories Part V: Yes, 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 fir...

Kaleo Stories Part V: The Intro for Expectancy - Erin Dooley

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 breat...

The Violence of Love #7: Pushing Out White Supremacy - Erin Dooley

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 intima...

The Violence of Love #6: What is the Gospel? - Chris Townley

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."⁠

The Violence of Love #5: A Community Cooperating for the Common Good - Chris Townley

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.

The Violence of Love #4: Will You Join God's Work of Liberation? - Erin Dooley

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?⁠

The Violence of Love #3: Crossing The Cultural Norm - Jimy Martinez

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...

The Violence of Love #2: Return to Beauty - Erin Dooley

Recorded on September 18, 2022. 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. ⁠

The Violence of Love #1: Wielding Garden Tools on the Mountain - Chris Townley

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 and how Jesus invites us to wield garden tools on the mountain. ⁠For more information about Kaleo Phoenix, v...

Our Covenant with God - Emma Tautolo

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.

You Are Seen - Kendall Dooley

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 ano...

A Kingdom of Mustard Seeds - Chris Townley

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.

A Greenhouse Contradiction - Erin Dooley

Recorded on August 7, 2022. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Kaleo Stories Part IV: The Intro for Shalom - Erin Dooley

Kaleo Stories Part IV: A Surety for Shalom - Andrew Kim

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.

Kaleo Stories Part IV: Finding Peace in the Goodbyes - Graciela Nobles

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.

Jesus's Invitation to Listen - Emma Sounart

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.

To Be Emptied, To Be Filled - Chris Townley

Recorded on July 10, 2022. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Juneteenth and God's Original Plan - Linda Morris

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.

Trinity Sunday: Bearing the Unbearable - Erin Dooley

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.

Pentecost Sunday: A New World Order - Chris Townley

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.

Lamenting Uvalde, TX Shooting & EMDR Reflections - Erin Dooley (song by Chantel Varnado)

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.

Eastertide #6: Patriarchy R.I.P. - Kendall Dooley

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.

Eastertide #5: An Imagination of Participation: Wrong Way Friends - Chris Townley

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.

Eastertide #4: Loving the Born vs. Unborn (Roe v. Wade & Buffalo, NY Shooting) - Erin Dooley

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.

Eastertide #3: Loving the Born vs. Unborn (Roe v. Wade & Buffalo, NY Shooting) - Erin Dooley

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.

Eastertide #2: Reclaiming Hospitality | Embracing the Stranger - Chris Townley

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.

Eastertide #1: Through the Lens of the Left Out - Chris Townley

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.

Easter Sunday: Jesus and Mary Magdalene - Erin Dooley & Chris Townley

Recorded on April 17, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Good Friday: What Makes It "Good"? - Erin Dooley

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.

Palm Sunday: Hagar | Knowing the God Who Sees Me - Emma Tautolo

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.

Lent #5: Kaleo Stories Part III - Freedom

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 s...

Lent #4: Miriam | Awakening Prophetic Imagination - Erin Dooley

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.

Lent #3: Lydia | An Innovative Woman - Erin Dooley & Chris Townley

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.

Lent #2: Junia | A Female Apostle - Chris Townley

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.

Lent #1: An Introduction to Women of the Bible - Chris Townley

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.

Transfiguration Sunday: Jesus and John Brown (The Embodied Witness) - Erin Dooley

Recorded on February 27, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Epiphany #6: Enemy Love and the Movements of Embrace - Chris Townley

Recorded on February 20, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Epiphany #5: Learning from A Black Sacred Space - Kendall Dooley

Recorded on February 6, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Kaleo Stories Part II: Becoming

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

Kaleo Stories - Part 2: Becoming

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

Epiphany #3: Liberation in Genealogy - Erin Dooley

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MLK Sunday: Letter from A Birmingham Jail - Erin & Kendall Dooley, Chris Townley

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Epiphany #1: The Baptism of Jesus and the Table He Hosts - Chris Townley

Recorded on January 9, 2022. For more information about Kaleo, please visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Advent #4: Twenty Twenty One Magnificat

Recorded on December 19, 2021. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Advent #3: A Festive Brood of Snakes - Chris Townley

Recorded on December 12, 2021. For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.