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Austin Wu
sacred collective matters to me as I found it to be a place of warmth, comfort, and nourishment when I was a student at the University of Iowa. With a new name and new location now, I would like to see it persevere and thrive for current and future students, continuing to serve as a safe and welcoming place for students in Iowa City.
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kate carroll de gutes
I’ve always found the standard white Jesus off-putting. Add to that the rise of open and affirming houses of worship, and I’m deeply uncomfortable. My spiritual beliefs and practices just don’t fit into this paradigm.
At sacred collective, I found a home that welcomes my queer spiritual self–and does so more than simply one month a year. sacred collective provides a space for me to create deep ritual with others and claim art as a spiritual practice. It is a home that welcomes everyone regardless of age or orientation. And, quite frankly, in divisive times like these, it is places like sacred collective that are truly going to offer respite and sanctuary.
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Ada vargas
Nearly ten years ago I was a student searching for a spiritual community to grow with and ask big questions about myself, my identities, and my place in the world. I am forever grateful to have found anna and their way of gathering. sacred collective matters to me because a spiritual community like this can be life changing and affirming, it was for me. It truly helped me grow comfortable in my queer identity and my spiritual exploration.
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anne ventullo
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kristy nabhan-warren
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vivienne olsson
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harper folsom
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