In short: material, spiritual, relational freedom of all life from domination systems - in the ways they manifest particularly and specifically, and in all their broad forms of reach, certain there is no way to disentangle cosmic life, from community life, from the intimacies of a single life. in full: Collective liberation is the sought outcome of the wisdom that there can be "No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us." It is what we hope for, strive for, aim towards with our lives and spirits and resources. It recognizes that freedom and flourishing ripple outwards from...

By Rev. M Jade Kaiser As I often do when invited to offer a reading for reflection, last week I turned to the work of adrienne maree brown to share in digital community. Her “spell for grief or letting go” is a timely invitation to release control and practice our humanity in ways that heal. The responsive insights of the gathered group were rich, and one struck me in particular. In the midst of conversations about the protestors calling for the premature opening of businesses - the white supremacist, gun-toting, embodiments of toxic masculinity and its accomplices – one person shared, “I’d...

An evening of community nourishment at the intersections of queerness and spirituality. Sacred Table is a partnership event between enfleshed and the Wesley Center at the University of Iowa. This event is open to the community. Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 6PM - 7:30PM The Wesley Center120 N Dubuque St Iowa City, Iowa 52245 Come. Eat. Linger. Share in ritual. Share in connection. Share in conversation about queerness and its Sacred offerings. Participation will be maxed at 40 people. Reservations are required in the form below for all Iowa City area community members. Children are welcome to...

Tl;dr: What I'm not saying: don't engage with TDOR if you are white and/or if you are cis or that your care/engagement/effort is wrong. What I am saying: let today be an invitation to be mindful. reflect. think critically about how this day has been shaped in recent years by large gay organizations and media. listen to what this day's roots might have to teach you about real solidarity, about centering those most affected, and whether or not you are in relationship with the ones you grieve. I am still un-learning a lot. But, I'm so grateful for those who invited me to begin. Beloveds, This...