One Spirit Ministers of Color Sacred Circle
Meets every 4th Friday of the month
from 6:30 - 8:00 pm ET, Online.
Open to One Spirit Graduates and Current Students of Seminary, Interspiritual Companioning & Counseling, and The Art of Dying programs who identify as melanated people.
Vision Statement
We hold a vision of joyful learning, development and fellowship together as One Spirit Ministers of Color. We are free to express our spirituality outside of the constraints of oppressive systems and we hold space to practice our ever-expanding freedom with each other.
Mission Statement
We exist as a means of connection through monthly fellowship, spiritual care and professional development, highlighting our unique needs as ministers of color active in sacred service to our calling and life mission.
Intentions
Our Virtual Gatherings are intended to spark ministerial inspiration and spiritual refreshment in students and graduates of any One Spirit certificate program.
Current Coordinating Team Members
⁃ Rev. L. Jett Wilson
⁃ Rev. Salome Raheim
⁃ Rev. Ali’a B. E.
⁃ Rev. Dr. Sushmita Mukherjee
Meeting Dates
Every 4th Friday of the month, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
10/27 Homecoming
11/24 Gratitude Extravaganza
(minimum registration is required for our circle to take place as scheduled)12/22 Reset and Rest (minimum registration is required for our circle to take place as scheduled)
1/26: Winter Turns to Spring
2/23: Black Futurist Spirituality
3/22: Up Jumps Spring!
4/26: Thriving
5/24: In Memoriam
6/28: Play Big
July: Summer break
8/23: Readiness vs Mastery
History
The Ministers of Color (MOC) Sacred Circle is a community of spiritual servants originally created in response to the pandemic to provide support to all ministers, graduates, and students. Our purpose during the pandemic was to cultivate love, inspire, share resources, and provide fellowship in service to the greater One Spirit Learning Alliance (OSLA) community and beyond.
A Brief History and Appreciation For The Founders
We offer sincere gratitude to Rev. Aziza Reid, MOC Sacred Circle Founder. We also honor The Ministers of Color Sacred Circle rotating steering committee who served as the container for the continued functionality of the circle and alignment with its purpose and vision.
Founding Steering Committee Members:
• Rev. Arlee Leonard
• Rev. Ruqaiyah Nabe
• Rev. Patricia Philippe
• Rev. Laurene Williams
• Rev. L. Jett Wilson
We honor and bless your sacred service.