Matt Nightingale
@mattnightingale.bsky.social
Alejandro’s husband. Co-pastor of @wearethequest.bsky.social. Founder of @commonsanctuary.bsky.social. Spiritual director. TED talker. All Christian, all gay, all the time. #FaithfullyLGBT #BLM He/him
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Hey y'all, I guess I'm giving it a go here on Bluesky. You may know me from the other place, but if not, here's a little introduction. My name is Matt Nightingale, and I'm a gay Christian pastor, writer, TEDx speaker, spiritual director and musician from the San Francisco Bay Area. 🧵
I'm always grateful for my LGBTQIA+ contemplative spirituality group. Tonight there were 15 of us from all over the US and Canada, including one newcomer. We "come as we are, experience God/the Divine/Spirit, and see what happens."
November 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I'm always grateful for my LGBTQIA+ contemplative spirituality group. Tonight there were 15 of us from all over the US and Canada, including one newcomer. We "come as we are, experience God/the Divine/Spirit, and see what happens."
You don't have to worship where you're not wanted.
November 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
You don't have to worship where you're not wanted.
Reposted by Matt Nightingale
Such a lovely night tonight!
We always use a lyric video for the song when we can go make it more accessible, but I totally recommend watching the official video for Window which is so powerful
youtu.be/97oZcQr6beI?...
We always use a lyric video for the song when we can go make it more accessible, but I totally recommend watching the official video for Window which is so powerful
youtu.be/97oZcQr6beI?...
November 4, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Such a lovely night tonight!
We always use a lyric video for the song when we can go make it more accessible, but I totally recommend watching the official video for Window which is so powerful
youtu.be/97oZcQr6beI?...
We always use a lyric video for the song when we can go make it more accessible, but I totally recommend watching the official video for Window which is so powerful
youtu.be/97oZcQr6beI?...
Tonight's contemplative spirituality group for queer folks & allies was lovely. We had a slightly larger group than usual - 18 people, from all over the US & Canada, including 2 new friends. As always, we were invited to bring our whole selves and experience the Divine together.
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Tonight's contemplative spirituality group for queer folks & allies was lovely. We had a slightly larger group than usual - 18 people, from all over the US & Canada, including 2 new friends. As always, we were invited to bring our whole selves and experience the Divine together.
It's an allies night. Join us?
And since many cis/het folks expressed interest in joining us, we added an "All Skate" (aka allies are welcome) version on the other Mondays. Please feel free to join us! It's been happening for over 2 years now, and it's wonderful too! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Contemplative Spirituality Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The Journey Center and The Quest are partnering to offer a safe and sacred space to explore spiritual journeys together. Participants learn contemplative listening practices and share spiritual journe...
us02web.zoom.us
November 3, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It's an allies night. Join us?
You don’t have to worship where you’re not wanted.
November 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
You don’t have to worship where you’re not wanted.
I'm always grateful for my Monday night queer contemplative spirituality groups. We gather each week to experience the Divine together, to listen for God's voice in music, scripture, poetry, and the voices of friends. Tonight, 17 of us gathered, from all over the US & Canada.
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I'm always grateful for my Monday night queer contemplative spirituality groups. We gather each week to experience the Divine together, to listen for God's voice in music, scripture, poetry, and the voices of friends. Tonight, 17 of us gathered, from all over the US & Canada.
Cheers, Queers! See you tonight?
Every two weeks, on Monday nights from 6:30-8pm PT, I host an LGBTQ+ contemplative spirituality group on Zoom. It's become one of my very favorite things, a deeply-loved community to many of us. We'd love to have you join us. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: LGBTQ+ Spiritual Conversations. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Our LGBTQ+ Spiritual Conversations group is a safe and sacred place to explore our spiritual journeys in light of our sexual and gender identities. Participants learn contemplative listening practices...
us02web.zoom.us
October 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Cheers, Queers! See you tonight?
Hey y'all! I'm participating in this livestream fundraiser tomorrow to help Jennifer Harris Dault and her family relocate to Europe to protect their trans kid. Tune in from 3:30-4 PT/6:30-7 ET for my conversation with @celestefinally.bsky.social! And check out all the other great guests!
Alright y'all - this starts in less than 24 hours! When we say "protect trans kids", this is a super practical way to do it - helping a trans kid escape the US will change her life. Plus look at all the amazing people joining! Come hang out and consider helping if you can! Reshares are helpful, too!
October 27, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Hey y'all! I'm participating in this livestream fundraiser tomorrow to help Jennifer Harris Dault and her family relocate to Europe to protect their trans kid. Tune in from 3:30-4 PT/6:30-7 ET for my conversation with @celestefinally.bsky.social! And check out all the other great guests!
Reposted by Matt Nightingale
Thanks for the reminder, Matt!
You don’t have to worship where you’re not wanted.
October 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Thanks for the reminder, Matt!
Reposted by Matt Nightingale
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😭😭🫂
After opening prayers, listening agreements, and check ins, we listened together to Marielle Kraft's "The Right People Will Love You."
Marielle Kraft - The Right People Will Love You (at Gnome Studios)
YouTube video by Marielle Kraft
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😭😭🫂
You don’t have to worship where you’re not wanted.
October 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
You don’t have to worship where you’re not wanted.
I'm always grateful for my Monday night contemplative spirituality groups for queer folks. Tonight was open to allies, and we had a really sweet time together. 13 of us, from all over the US and Canada, gathered to experience God through music, poetry, and one another.
October 21, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I'm always grateful for my Monday night contemplative spirituality groups for queer folks. Tonight was open to allies, and we had a really sweet time together. 13 of us, from all over the US and Canada, gathered to experience God through music, poetry, and one another.
Oh hey! It's an allies night!
And since many cis/het folks expressed interest in joining us, we added an "All Skate" (aka allies are welcome) version on the other Mondays. Please feel free to join us! It's been happening for over 2 years now, and it's wonderful too! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Contemplative Spirituality Group. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The Journey Center and The Quest are partnering to offer a safe and sacred space to explore spiritual journeys together. Participants learn contemplative listening practices and share spiritual journe...
us02web.zoom.us
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Oh hey! It's an allies night!
You don’t have to worship where you’re not wanted.
October 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
You don’t have to worship where you’re not wanted.
Reposted by Matt Nightingale
You should not worship where you're not wanted
You don't have to worship where you're not wanted.
October 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
You should not worship where you're not wanted
You don't have to worship where you're not wanted.
October 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
You don't have to worship where you're not wanted.
I guess I'm watching Annie Hall for the first time tonight.
October 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I guess I'm watching Annie Hall for the first time tonight.
Last night's Contemplative Spirituality Group for LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies was really lovely. We had more people than usual, and the conversation was fascinating. We are always invited to bring our whole selves - just as we are, experience God, and see what happens.
October 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Last night's Contemplative Spirituality Group for LGBTQIA+ folks and our allies was really lovely. We had more people than usual, and the conversation was fascinating. We are always invited to bring our whole selves - just as we are, experience God, and see what happens.
You don’t have to worship where you’re not wanted.
October 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
You don’t have to worship where you’re not wanted.
Reposted by Matt Nightingale
This poem!!!
I'll be sitting with this one for a good while. So much to ponder.
Thank you for these words @razorfemme.bsky.social
I'll be sitting with this one for a good while. So much to ponder.
Thank you for these words @razorfemme.bsky.social
And then for our lectio divina practice, we read @razorfemme.bsky.social's "trauma is not sacred." Thank you to @jennadewitt.bsky.social for choosing the song and the text, creating the graphic, and for reading so beautifully for us tonight. 🙏🏼❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
September 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
This poem!!!
I'll be sitting with this one for a good while. So much to ponder.
Thank you for these words @razorfemme.bsky.social
I'll be sitting with this one for a good while. So much to ponder.
Thank you for these words @razorfemme.bsky.social
Reposted by Matt Nightingale
I LOVE this song so much and combined with the poem, I had a lot of big feelings picking these. Neither being consumed/consuming as traumaporn nor brightsiding spiritual bypassing is the way. We must go through the paradox, the grief and the joy, the gratitude and the rage, loneliness and belonging.
After opening prayers, listening agreements and check ins, we listened together to Julien Baker's "Rejoice."
Rejoice - Julien Baker
YouTube video by Steven Kurtz
www.youtube.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I LOVE this song so much and combined with the poem, I had a lot of big feelings picking these. Neither being consumed/consuming as traumaporn nor brightsiding spiritual bypassing is the way. We must go through the paradox, the grief and the joy, the gratitude and the rage, loneliness and belonging.
Reposted by Matt Nightingale
SO many thoughts about this poem. I'm grateful for @razorfemme.bsky.social putting concise words to concepts I ramble on and on about. :D
And then for our lectio divina practice, we read @razorfemme.bsky.social's "trauma is not sacred." Thank you to @jennadewitt.bsky.social for choosing the song and the text, creating the graphic, and for reading so beautifully for us tonight. 🙏🏼❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
September 30, 2025 at 3:12 AM
SO many thoughts about this poem. I'm grateful for @razorfemme.bsky.social putting concise words to concepts I ramble on and on about. :D
I love my Monday night LGBTQIA+ contemplative spirituality group. I've had a pretty stressful, anxious day, but this community always welcomes me as I am and the Spirit meets me there. I'm always grateful for our shared experience of the Divine.
September 30, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I love my Monday night LGBTQIA+ contemplative spirituality group. I've had a pretty stressful, anxious day, but this community always welcomes me as I am and the Spirit meets me there. I'm always grateful for our shared experience of the Divine.
Join us! 🙏🏼❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Every two weeks, on Monday nights from 6:30-8pm PT, I host an LGBTQ+ contemplative spirituality group on Zoom. It's become one of my very favorite things, a deeply-loved community to many of us. We'd love to have you join us. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: LGBTQ+ Spiritual Conversations. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Our LGBTQ+ Spiritual Conversations group is a safe and sacred place to explore our spiritual journeys in light of our sexual and gender identities. Participants learn contemplative listening practices...
us02web.zoom.us
September 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Join us! 🙏🏼❤️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️