Black Liturgies

Here. Take this space. It's one of welcome. I've found rest and healing in a slow and contemplative spirituality. I wanted to curate a space where together we ask questions of what it means to be human in a world of both beauty and terror. And how Black words can serve as a path to liberation.&nbsp; My name is Cole Arthur Riley. I'm a Black woman living in upstate NY. And I believe I was made to write. By supporting this work, you are empowering and advocating for Black thought and spirituality. I like to be transparent and name that I am operating out of a Christian formation, but to be clear, regardless of your spiritual practice, you are welcome here.&nbsp; I am currently interested in topics of rest, embodiment, justice, anger, wonder, and belonging. And I have been deeply formed by thinkers such as Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, Thomas Merton, June Jordan, Audre Lorde, and Christian Wiman.&nbsp; Thanks for inclining your heart toward my words and the words of other Black thinkers. Please don't hesitate to email or message me with inquiries, advice, or suggestions.PS If you aren't quite ready to commit to becoming a patron, you can also make one-time or irregular contributions to the work through Paypal:&nbsp;<a href="https://paypal.me/blackliturgies?locale.x=en_US" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://paypal.me/blackliturgies?locale.x=en_US</a> I also accept requests for commission work for personalized projects (ex. the blessing of a home).&nbsp;You can sign up to receive other updates from me on my website: <a href="http://blackliturgies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">blackliturgies.com</a>

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Official Patron

These key patrons will receive the ongoing, private spiritual formation newsletter as well as a Black Liturgies print.

Key Patron

These anchor patrons will receive the ongoing, private spiritual formation letter &amp; liturgy, access to seasonal liturgies, as well as a Black Liturgies T-shirt.*Message Cole your address and T-shirt size to initiate mailing.

Anchor Patron

These anchor patrons will receive the ongoing, private spiritual formation letter &amp; liturgy, access to seasonal liturgies, as well as a Black Liturgies T-shirt.

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