Sacred Paradox
Portraits of Spiritual Leaders in Oakland, CA
"Sacred Paradox" delves into the enigmatic duality of Oakland, where places of worship abound amidst escalating violence and dwindling attendance. This project navigates the multifaceted identities of the city's spiritual leaders, exploring their shifting roles in the community.
"Sacred Paradox" beckons viewers to embrace the collective journey of rediscovering spirituality, fostering connections, and shaping a harmonious future. By elevating their voices and experiences, we hope to ignite conversations that inspire meaningful change.
This project invites viewers to embrace the sacred paradox of Oakland and envision a world where spirituality and communal engagement intertwine to forge a brighter path forward.
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Juan Pablo Lucas
Pastor at Iglesia De Dios Evangelio Completo
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Lone Lazum
Pastor at Oakland Burmese Mission Baptist Church
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Daniel Ramos
Pastor at The Pentecostals of Oakland
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Ismael Gutierrez
Priest at St. Elizabeth Parish
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Aidan McAleenan
Priest at St. Columba Catholic Church
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William Melgar & Leticia Magdalena Melgar
Pastors at Iglesia Lirio De los Valles
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Lijoy Jose
Pastor at St Jarlath Church
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Gregory Hunter
Pastor at Olivet Oakland Church
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Esmeralda De Leon & Pedro Menjivar
Pastors at Iglesia El Shaddai Palabra Profetica
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Dale Tremper
Retired Pastor (shot at Lake Park United Methodist Church)
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Rodney Smith
Pastor at First African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Thomas Zaferes
Reverend at Ascension Cathedral
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Balew Tesfaye
Pastor at Debre Selam Iyesus Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
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Peter Loi Chang
Pastor at Chinese Presbyterian Church
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Darryl Rains
Elder at Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints
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Laurie Manning
Pastor at Skyline Community Church
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Larry Lawrence Brandon
Bishop at Evergreen Missionary Baptist
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Rhina Ramos
Pastor at Ministero Latino
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Mauricio Wilson
Rector at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
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Marjorie Wilkes Matthews
Pastor at Plymouth United Church of Christ
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Jacqueline Thompson
Pastor at Allen Temple Baptist Church
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Genco Akiba
Reverend at Oakland Zen Center
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Yoshi Akiba
Senior Teacher at Oakland Zen Center
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Jacqueline Mates-Muchin
Rabbi at Temple Sinai
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Harry Gyokyo Bridge
Reverend at Buddhist Church of Oakland
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Ken Chambers
Pastor at West Side Missionary Baptist Church
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Billie Dixon
Pastor(s) at At Thy Word Ministries Church of God in Christ
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James E Watkins
Bishop at Jack London Square Chapel Ministries
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Terrence Millican
Bishop at All Nations Pentecostal Prayer Church
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Phyllis Scott
Pastor at Tree of Life Empowerment Ministries
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Matt Prinz
Pastor at First Presbyterian Church
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Sundiata Rashid
Imam at Lighthouse Mosque
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David Labkowski
Rabbi at Chabad Center for Jewish Life
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Mark Bloom
Rabbi at Temple Beth Abraham
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Jim Hopkins
Pastor at Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church
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Sylvester Ruthledge
Pastor at North Oakland Missionary Baptist Church
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Michael Wallace
Pastor at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
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Tulio Serrano
Pastor at Maranatha Iglesia Cristiana
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Damon Washington
Pastor at Immanuel Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church
