All Places Together

Where is God? Beyond the Bible

November 10, 2024

Finding God in daily life can feel difficult at times. In this episode, Pastor Colleen explores the places where God has promised to be without fail: in the sacraments and where two or three are gathered.

Where is God? God in the Bible

November 3, 2024

As we continue to get to know God, this episode traces where God is in the Bible: with God’s chosen people, in holy places, and in the Word himself. The readings come from Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Year - B. Published 2021 by Church Publishing Incorporated. Used with permission.

Who is God? The One Who Saves

October 27, 2024

Pastor Colleen was invited to preach at Good Shepherd, Lexington, on October 20. This special episode is her sermon that explores the impact and limits of our service in the world and an important reminder about who God is: The God Who Saves.

Who Is God? The One Who Loves Us Together

October 20, 2024

The readings come from Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Year - B. Published 2021 by Church Publishing Incorporated. Used with permission. https://give.elca.org/page/68904/donate/1?_ga=2.211434513.529398798.1728417077-395319748.1720273154

Who Is God? The One Who Loves Us Through Death

October 13, 2024

This week at All Places Together we explore another part of who God is: the One Who Loves Us Through Death, by looking at the story of the Exodus and the Resurrection. There is a lot of talk about death in this episode, so listen with caution if you’re in a tender place. Spoiler alert: Death loses. God’s love always wins. The readings come from Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Year - B. Published 2021 by Church Publishing Incorporated. Used with permission. https://give.elca.org/page/68904/donate/1?_ga=2.211434513.529398798.1728417077-395319748.1720273154

Who is God? The One Who Loves Us to Life

October 6, 2024

The core affirmation of All Places Together is that God loves us, wherever, whoever, and however we are. When we flip that affirmation around, we get: We love God, wherever, whoever, and however God is. But do we know where, who, and how God is? Join Pastor Colleen is exploring these questions and getting to know God (again). The series starts today with Who is God? The One Who Loves Us to Life. The readings come from Wilda C. Gafney's A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Year - B. Published 2021 by Church Publishing Incorporated. Used with permission.

All Places Together, Live: Damon Garcia

September 15, 2024

It’s All Places Together x A People’s Theology Live from New Orleans! Damon Garcia has been transformed by the radical Jesus and shares his faith, theology, and how he lives out God’s love for others each and every day. His book, The God Who Riots, teaches us about the power of collective imagination and the excessiveness of God’s forgiveness. This episode is co-hosted with Mason Mennega. https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506480374/the-god-who-riots https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon/

All Places Together, Live: Sharei Green

September 1, 2024

It’s All Places Together x A People’s Theology Live from New Orleans! Sharei Green is the co-author of God’s Holy Darkness, a children’s book that centers the beauty and power of darkness in the bible. She shares about the creative process for the book, its illustrations, and the impact that it has had on children and adults alike. This episode is co-hosted with Mason Mennega. https://www.beamingbooks.com/store/product/9781506482415/gods-holy-darkness

Making Space for Every Body-Mind: For All Bodies

August 25, 2024

In this final episode of Making Space for Every Body-Mind, Kimmothy Cole (they/them) shares about the importance of ritual and liturgy in the human experience. They share about their creative process of writing prayerful experiences for both individuals and for congregational use, focusing on their book: A Liturgy for All Bodies. Kimmothy’s website will be: http://www.kimmothycole.com/ https://cyclicalpublishing.com/a-liturgy-for-all-bodies/ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlseyuvqdmf8xdk3lmojcn3ofe9ys0axftxfs--nmajapk3hamq/viewform?usp=sf_link http://patreon.com/allplacestogether https://secure.myvanco.com/l-z58g/home

Making Space for Every Body-Mind: Signs of Love

August 18, 2024

All Places Together is joined by Pastor Lori Fuller from Palms Deaf Church in Florida for the next episode in our Making Space for Every Body-Mind. Lori is one of three Deaf pastors in the world (that she knows of) and her ministry is an incredible way for the wider Deaf community to learn about the love of God. This interview was written and will be read by Pastor Colleen and Pastor Sarah. https://palmsdeaf.org/ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlseyuvqdmf8xdk3lmojcn3ofe9ys0axftxfs--nmajapk3hamq/viewform?usp=sf_link http://patreon.com/allplacestogether https://secure.myvanco.com/l-z58g/home

Making Space for Every Body-Mind: Unbinding Together

August 11, 2024

In the next installment of Making Space for Every Body-Mind, Pastor Lisa Heffernan shares stories from her work as the Coordinator for ELCA Disability Ministries, as a parish pastor, and a leader at the tAble. She helps us think creatively and collaboratively about the big picture of being church together with and for people with disabilities. https://blogs.elca.org/disabilityministries/ https://community.elca.org/disabilities-ministries-subscribe mailto:disability.ministry@elca.org https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1faipqlseyuvqdmf8xdk3lmojcn3ofe9ys0axftxfs--nmajapk3hamq/viewform?usp=sf_link http://patreon.com/allplacestogether https://secure.myvanco.com/l-z58g/home

Making Space for Every Body-Mind: Sharing Vulnerability, Building Community

August 4, 2024

In this episode of Making Space for Every Body-Mind, Pastors Sarah and Colleen are joined by Dr. Teresa Milbrodt. As a member of the disability community and an educator, Teresa helps others grow their awareness and understanding of the lived experiences of others. This conversation will introduce some of the key terms within the field of disability studies and also empower our collective imagination for a world where all can share their gifts. – All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God’s diverse creation. Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (http://www.vasynod.org/) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (http://www.elca.org/). To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

All Bloopers Together (1)

July 29, 2024

To help say goodbye to Emer Kate, we're sharing our first blooper episode. You've heard her insights, wisdom, curiosity, and faith shared so many times. Now take a few moments to delight in bloopers shared with her, Colleen, and APT's producer Jason. – All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God’s diverse creation. Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (http://www.vasynod.org/) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (http://www.elca.org/). To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

Making Space for Every Body-Mind: The Paralyzed Man

July 28, 2024

July is Disability Pride month and All Places Together is celebrating with a new series: Making Space for Every Body-Mind. In this special sermon episode, Pr. Sarah shares reflections from her own life, the story of the Paralyzed Man in Luke, and a reminder of God’s expansive love. – All Places Together (APT) is a non-geographic community, based in Virginia. APT seeks to gather individuals who are searching for God in the wilderness of life, individuals who deeply want to connect to something beyond themselves, and individuals who believe the love of Jesus is embodied in all of God’s diverse creation. Thank you to our Mission partners: Virginia Synod (http://www.vasynod.org/) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (http://www.elca.org/). To give to All Places Together, visit our website: http://www.allplacestogether.org/http://www.allplacestogether.org/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and click the button “Give to All Places Together.” This will take you to the APT giving page. Enter your contribution amount to the basket and follow the instructions to check out!

Resting Together

August 20, 2023

Pastor Colleen is joined by Pastor Rebecca Grate (she/her) of MomenToUs to reflect on the importance of resting from the perspective of an extrovert and an introvert. Can you guess which on Colleen is? https://www.momentous.social/

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