Aldea Spiritual Community

This week’s message explores the mysterious, disorienting, and deeply fertile space between what was and what’s to come. Using the cocoon as a metaphor for those liminal stages of life—where the old dissolves and the new has yet to emerge—we reflect on what it means to hold space for grief, confusion, and loss as essential parts of transformation. Just like in nature, tra

Join us for the first part of a powerful 3-week series leading up to Easter, where we explore the deeper meaning of resurrection—not as a destination or dogma, but as a universal pattern found in nature, in our lives, and in our spiritual evolution. Through stories big and small, we’ll trace the arc of transformation: death, grief, and the often-unrecognizable rebirth that foll

Check out Sunday's message on our connection to the planet! As spring emerges and the Earth wakes from dormancy, we’re invited to awaken, too—not just to warmth and light, but to a reconnection with something we’ve long forgotten: our bodies and the Earth itself. In a world dominated by screens, data, and disembodied living, many of us have lost touch with the very ground w

Tune in as we reflect on the Spring Equinox, exploring themes of balance, light, and dark, both in nature and within ourselves. We discuss how the equinox symbolizes the coexistence of opposites and encourage embracing both light and dark aspects of life. We also delve into the concept of balance in relationships, spirituality, and personal growth, reminding us that finding harmony

Small gestures of kindness—whether a smile, a kind word, or a simple act of generosity—carry more significance than we often realize. While major events and grand actions get attention, the quiet, everyday moments of care and compassion shape lives in lasting ways. In Michelle's talk, she reminds us that many spiritual traditions emphasize the power of small acts, recognizing

Check out this interview with Doug Hammack, the founder of a progressive spiritual community in Raleigh, North Carolina called Common Thread Church. In this wide ranging conversation, Doug and Jake explore the possibilities of the future of faith, why our current religious institutions are failing, and how to create healing amidst the political divide.

On Sunday, we hosted special guest Pastor Devin Wright of Missiongathering Bellevue, and he and Jake tackled your big questions about faith, spirituality, and navigating the complexities of today’s world. From deconstructing religion to understanding Christian nationalism, from engaging activism to supporting loved ones on different spiritual paths—we dove deep into the topics

In this powerful conclusion to the Holy Shift! series, we explore paradigm-shifting ways of seeing ourselves and the world, culminating in a profound reflection on love and belonging. Over four weeks, we’ve examined the Stages of Faith, Religious Renewal, and Spiral Dynamics, tracing the expansion of our capacity for care—from self-care to planetary and universal care. At its

In this week’s message, we explore the lenses through which we see the world—how they shape our spiritual journey and understanding of reality. We take a deep dive into Spiral Dynamics 2.0, reframing stages of development as different lenses through which we experience life. From the earliest human survival instincts (Beige) to ritual and tribe (Purple), through power (Red),

As we continued our "Holy Shift!" series, we dove into a framework called Spiral Dynamics—a lens for viewing human development that is very useful in making sense of our ever-changing world. Check out this message to explore how Spiral Dynamics can be a tool for compassion, empathy, and understanding—for others and for yourself. Quotes: Herman Hesse: "We are not going in