Church of Ambrosia

At Spirituality & Beyond, biotech educator Damon Tighe encourages aspiring mycologists to return to the same natural spaces again and again to observe the hidden patterns of fungal life.  #Mycology  #Fungi #CitizenScience #Nature #Ecology

At @churchofambrosia annual Spirituality & Beyond event, @plantminister shares a powerful perspective on suicide prevention, trauma healing, and the role of community in mental health care. #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #TraumaHealing #CommunityHealing #Consciousness

“We are part of an evolution that goes on into the stars.” In this powerful talk, William Brown speaks on multidimensional consciousness, spirituality, and the teachings of legendary Zulu shaman Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa #alien #spiritual #Consciousness #Spirituality

Dr. Walker explains how today’s mycology community is making science more accessible than ever before. #GordonWalker  #CitizenScience #INaturalist #Biodiversity #Science #Nature #CommunityScience

@alan_rockefeller explains how new technology is allowing everyday mushroom hunters, citizen scientists, and researchers across California to help identify entirely new fungal species through free DNA sequencing . #AlanRockefeller #Mycology #mushrooms #citizenscience

Comedian Shane Mauss breaks down the psychology of humor in a conversation with @davehemp420 and @churchofambrosia — exploring the theory of the “benign violation.” #ShaneMauss #DaveHodges #comedy #ComedyPodcast

Comedian Shane Mauss spoke about how author Michael Pollan helped change mainstream public perception, marking a turning point in how these conversations entered culture, media, and public discourse. #psychedelic #comedy #podcast

Our soul exists beyond time and space—and according to @davehemp420 , founder of the @churchofambrosia, it chose this exact life to learn, grow, and evolve. @soulawakening_ @consciousvibrations @mindfulmystic #Consciousness #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualGrowth #InnerJourney

In this conversation, Reggie Watts reflects on the value of experiencing the ego—not as something to eliminate, but something we move through and ultimately survive. @reggiewatts.bsky.social #spirituality #consciousness #reggiewatts

Sometimes the deepest work isn’t meant to be done in a room full of people. Tony @shroomywalkabout reminds us that real self-reflection happens in solitude—when it’s just you, your thoughts, and the courage to face them honestly. #SelfReflection #InnerWork #consciousness #psychedelic #mushrooms

At Spirituality & Beyond, founder of the Church of Ambrosia Dave Hodges shares a grounded reminder in his sermon: if you want to understand what you’re capable of, you have to look within. #psychedelic #psilocybin #InnerWork #SelfDiscovery #psychedelicchurch

This is a rare excerpt from the original tape recordings of Howard Thurman’s 1962 Good Friday service — a living transmission of one of the most influential spiritual voices of the 20th century. #HowardThurman #GoodFriday #MarshChapelExperiment #Spirituality #Consciousness

@reggiewatts.bsky.social @sacred.alchemist sits down with Reggie at @churchofambrosia Spirituality & Beyond Easter gathering, highlighting how curiosity, creativity, and humor open new pathways to consciousness. #reggiewatts #consciousness #plantmedicine

@sacred.alchemist interviews @reggiewatts.bsky.social at @churchofambrosia Spirituality & Beyond event on Easter and references a theme in the @richard_linklater film Waking Life that explores a dreamscape environment to understand the nature of reality . #spirituality #consciousness #reggiewatts

@reggiewatts.bsky.social speaking on the nature of reality and how it relates to the character in Gnosticism, Sophia (Greek for “Wisdom”) who is a pivotal feminine divine figure representing the soul. #spirituality #reggiewatts #spiritualjourney

Full video Link in Bio In this Easter sermon, Dave Hodges, founder of Zide Door Church of Entheogenic Plants and Church of Ambrosia, speaks on the deeper teaching of learning how to die while you’re still alive. #oakland #easter #psilocybin #spirituality

In this clip from last year’s gathering, Robert Johnson reflects on what the path to cannabis legalization can teach us about the future of mushrooms—reminding us that progress comes from learning, adapting, and doing better than before. #oakland #sanfrancisco #oaklandevents #cannabis #psilocybin

Tickets available at the link in bio, or at the door of the event. William Brown explores the idea that consciousness is non-localized—not confined to the brain, but may exist beyond the boundaries we’ve been taught to perceive. #oakland #sanfrancisco #oaklandevents

In this clip from last year’s gathering, Dave Hodges, founder of Church of Ambrosia, reflects on the deeper question: why are you here—and what are you here to do? #psilocybin #psychedelic #oakland

In this clip from last year’s gathering, Dr. Deidra Somerville challenges the idea that intelligence is a fixed or binary trait—inviting us to see it instead as something fluid, expansive, and deeply human. #psychedelic #psilocybin #kilindi

From policy to community care, his message reminds us that real change goes beyond laws—it’s about building systems rooted in education, access, and responsibility. #oakland #oaklandevents #decriminalizenature @decrimnaturecomo.bsky.social

In this clip from last year’s gathering, Benjamin Manton of San Franciscos North Beach church’s Professor Seagull’s Smart Shop explores the powerful intersection of art and mental health. @psychedelicsdotcom @psychedelicstoday @normalize_psychedelics @psychedelicsocietysf #art #creativity

In this clip from last year’s gathering, longtime advocate Linda J of Berkeley Patients Group CBCB Collective shares her story of fighting for legalization—standing at the frontlines to protect access, community, and the right to healing. #oakland #oaklandevents #spirituality #cannabis

Mama Ayana Iyi speaks on the importance of your energy when growing 🍄 Join us April 3–5 in Oakland for Spirituality & Beyond #6—a weekend of wisdom, community, and deeper connection.🎟️ Tickets available at the link in bio. #oakland #psilocybin #kilindi #psychedelic

In this clip from last year’s gathering, renowned mycologist Alan Rockefeller shares how to use the iNaturalist app to find and identify your favorite mushrooms in the wild 🍄 @psychedelicsdotcom @psychedelicstoday @scipsychedelics @mindbloom @psychedelicsocietysf #oakland #oaklandevents

Comedian and consciousness storyteller @ShaneMauss takes the stage at Spirituality & Beyond #6 in Oakland, CA for a special performance on Saturday, April 5th. #oakland #oaklandevents #sanfran

Mycologist and community organizer Reggie Harris @oakland.hyphae joins us at Spirituality & Beyond #6. As the founder of Oakland Hyphae, Reggie helped pioneer the modern 🍄 movement through groundbreaking community science and education. #oakland #oaklandevents

Comedian @shane_mauss is coming to Spirituality & Beyond #6 — live in Oakland on April 4, 2026. Tickets available at the link in bio via @churchofambrosia. #oakland #oaklandevents #spirituality #sanfrancisco

Monica returns to the stage at Spirituality & Beyond #6, where she’ll also sit down for a special conversation with comedian and musician Reggie Watts. 🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio. featuring @reggiewatts @shane_mauss @oakland.hyphae @xochicana @txanawukong @winter.jendayi

Join us for the 6th Annual Spirituality & Beyond At Spirituality & Beyond 5, neuroscientist, educator, and activist Hart spoke candidly about a truth grounded in science: race is a social construct — not a biological reality. luma.com/wemhukuo #oaklandevents #psilocybin

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Spirituality & Beyond is a three-day unconference shaped by participation, ceremony, dialogue, art, humor, and culture. Integration is intentional. Community is the anchor. www.eventbrite.com/e/spirituali... #robincarhartharris #psychedelic #Psilocybin #psychology #oaklandevents

Join us April 3–5, 2026 for Spirituality & Beyond 6 www.eventbrite.com/e/spirituali... This moment is from Spirituality & Beyond 5, featuring @RCarhartHarris reflecting on the his entropic brain hypothesis. #psychedelic #psychedelicscience #science #consciousness #psilocybin

Join Us for Spirituality & Beyond 6 April 3-5 2026 - Link In Bio. This clip is from Spirituality & Beyond 5 with @RCarhartHarris speaking about the capacity for psychological rebirth. @psychedelicstoday.bsky.social www.eventbrite.com/e/spirituali...

Featured artists for February: @katieyarnold and @freerolando Don’t forget to visit the Church of Ambrosia’s Zide Door 02/26 as we launch the second artists’ show in our monthly art series! Stop by between 4:20 pm and 9 pm to see talented artists at work! #oakland #oaklandartist #oaklandartmurmur

A profound spiritual calling led him to stand up for, fight for, and protect sacred tools for consciousness expansion, even when doing so came with real risk. Art by @freerolando #psychedelic #psilocybin #mushrooms #npr #planetmoney @planetmoney @NPR

Honored to see Lawyer John Rapp interviewed by NPR, sharing how his journey with the mushroom churches began and why this work matters so deeply. #planetmoney #npr #Psychonauts #psychedelic @planetmoney @NPR #psychedelicchurch #spiritual #religion #psilocybin #mushroom

@planetmoney In this interview Pastor Dave Hodges of the Church of Ambrosia opens up about leading a growing spiritual community in Oakland while navigating what does it mean to practice devotion in a way the system doesn’t yet understand? #npr #psyhedelic #psilocybin #religion

At Church of Ambrosia’s annual Spirituality & Beyond gathering, Mikaela De La Myco spoke on the power of women influencing legal policy — bringing lived experience, care, and long-view thinking into systems that shape our collective lives.

Evolution begins in the womb At Church of Ambrosia’s annual Spirituality & Beyond gathering, Mikaela De La Myco spoke to the profound truth that evolution moves through gestation and childbirth — through the bodies, intuition, and lived experiences of women. #mother

Mikaela De La Myco spoke thoughtfully about what could potentially support mothers experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of care, connection, and being truly seen during the postpartum journey. #PostpartumSupport #mother #Oakland

Thank you, community Toys for Joy was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people come together with open hearts and shared purpose. #holiday #ToysForJoy #CommunityCare #Oakland #Gratitude #HolidayGiving #MerryChristmas

Through our 🍄 for Toys campaign, donate new toys at Zide Door and receive an equal-value 🍄 exchange — $30 in toys = $30 in 🍄. No limit on giving, and membership fees are waived for new participants. #holiday #donate #SanFrancisco #oakland #berkeley

Mistah F.A.B.’s 21st annual Toys for Joy giveaway and food distribution on Dec. 23. Through our “🍄 for Toys” campaign, we’re offering an equal-value trade for new, unwrapped toys donated at Zide Door—$30 in toys gets you $30 in 🍄 #SeasonOfGiving #GiveJoy #toydrive #oakland

Watch full video @churchofambrosia YouTube. Oakland legend Mistah F.A.B. reminds us that the start of repairing ourselves isn’t someday in the future — it’s right now. #MistahFAB #Oakland #HealingJourney #StartNow #InnerWork #SelfRepair #BayArea

Oakland legend Mistah F.A.B. reminds us that whatever you worship becomes your god — not in a religious sense, but in the way you give your energy, attention, and devotion. #MistahFAB #spirituality #Mindfulness #LifeLessons #InnerWork #bayarea

Oakland legend Mistah F.A.B. speaks on what it really takes to unlock the greatest version of yourself — not fame, not luck, but the inner work no one else can do for you. #MistahFAB #Oakland #SelfMastery #GreatnessWithin #InnerWork #PersonalGrowth #BayArea

Oakland legend Mistah F.A.B. reminds us that fear and anxiety can pull us away from what’s real — disconnecting us from our truth, our purpose, and our power. #MistahFAB #Oakland #TruthOverFear #MentalHealth #StayGrounded #InnerWork #BayArea

Oakland legend Mistah F.A.B. opened up about breaking the cycles he grew up inside — choosing presence, love, and accountability so his daughter never has to carry the weight he once did. #MistahFAB #Oakland #BreakTheCycle #GenerationalHealing #Fatherhood #CommunityHealing #BayAreaCulture