One Spirit Community Blog

Welcome to the One Spirit Community Blog!
Below you will find writings from our community members and Graduate Spotlights showcasing our incredible OSLA graduates.

$Rev. Kyle Applegate —Sacred Refractions #6$

One Spirit Learning Alliance 5/11/26 One Spirit Learning Alliance 5/11/26

Rev. Kyle Applegate —Sacred Refractions #6

This month’s Sacred Refractions spotlight centers on Rev. Kyle Applegate, a 2012 One Spirit graduate. Kyle is an interfaith minister, spiritual counselor, educator, and longtime community presence in New York City.

$Rev. Jack Cuffari —Sacred Refractions #5$

One Spirit Learning Alliance 3/5/26 One Spirit Learning Alliance 3/5/26

Rev. Jack Cuffari —Sacred Refractions #5

This month’s Sacred Refractions features Reverend Jack Cuffari, a 2012 One Spirit graduate. Rev. Jack Cuffari is ordained as both a UCC Minister, and an Interspiritual / Interfaith Minister.

$Rev. Yolanda —Sacred Refractions #4$

One Spirit Learning Alliance 2/7/26 One Spirit Learning Alliance 2/7/26

Rev. Yolanda —Sacred Refractions #4

This month’s Sacred Refractions spotlight centers on Rev. Yolanda, a 2011 One Spirit graduate whose work weaves together ritual, artistry, ancestry, and embodied spiritual practice

$Rev. Toña Bobb —Sacred Refractions #3$

One Spirit Learning Alliance 1/20/26 One Spirit Learning Alliance 1/20/26

Rev. Toña Bobb —Sacred Refractions #3

This month shines the spotlight on Rev. Toña Bobb, a 2023 One Spirit Graduate, Nurse, Yoga Teacher, and Meditation & Breathwork Practitioner.

$Rev. Ali’a Edwards —Sacred Refractions #2$

One Spirit Learning Alliance 12/15/25 One Spirit Learning Alliance 12/15/25

Rev. Ali’a Edwards —Sacred Refractions #2

This month shines the spotlight on Rev. Ali’a Edwards: Dean & Faculty at One Spirit, Nichiren Buddhist Practitioner, and Pilgrim in Motion.

$Rev. Ava Schlesinger — Sacred Refractions #1$

One Spirit Learning Alliance 11/18/25 One Spirit Learning Alliance 11/18/25

Rev. Ava Schlesinger — Sacred Refractions #1

A monthly spotlight celebrating One Spirit’s kaleidoscope of alumni – each a prism of lived experience, reflecting radiant, raw, and beautifully human expressions of sacred action and service.

This month’s spotlight graduate is Rev. Ava Schlesinger.