Leadership
Our Ordained Clergy
The Aligned Ori Temple is led by three ordained ATR priests, each holding an independent ministry through which they serve our community with grounded and professional spiritual care.
Dr. Origbemi
Ordained Priest, The Aligned Ori Temple
Serves as the Temple's presiding intellectual, focusing on ecclesiastical protocol and institutional development.
The Spiritual Midwife: Guiding ancestral transitions and lineage alignment.
Nicole Renee
Ordained Priest, The Aligned Ori Temple
Leads the Temple's community bridge-building and educational outreach initiatives.
The Sacred Serpent: Focused on ancestral wisdom and creative ritual engagement.
Luis Rosa
Ordained Priest, The Aligned Ori Temple
Oversees Temple stewardship and the preservation of traditional ceremonial arts.
Casa de Juju: Preserving the ritual mechanics of ancestral elevation.
Shared Commitments in Ministry
- ATR-rooted practice and lineage preservation
- Radical consent and clear interpersonal boundaries
- Trauma-informed spiritual care and pastoral presence
- Non-exploitative practice and financial integrity
- Shared accountability to ancestral elders and community
Temple Service and Independent Ministries
While the clergy work in unity to lead The Aligned Ori Temple, it is essential to note that temple work is institutional, whereas each priest's private ministry remains independent. This structure allows for a diversity of spiritual focus while maintaining a shared foundation of sacred excellence and religious legitimacy.
Our Ordained Clergy
The Aligned Ori Temple is led by three ordained ATR priests, each with an independent ministry dedicated to ancestral preservation and spiritual excellence.
Dr. Origbemi
Ordained Priest, The Aligned Ori Temple
A pastoral leader focusing on the transition between spiritual realms, she oversees Temple initiations and community rites.
The Spiritual Midwife — Focus: Birth, death, and spiritual rebirth cycles.
Nicole Renee
Ordained Priest, The Aligned Ori Temple
Guiding the Temple's practitioners through somatic ancestral work, she leads the embodiment of sacred lineages.
The Sacred Serpent — Focus: Ancestral memory and lineage embodiment.
Luis Rosa
Ordained Priest, The Aligned Ori Temple
The guardian of Temple apothecary and ritual space, he ensures the integrity of traditional ATR botanical protocols.
Casa de Juju — Focus: Traditional West African botanical medicine and protection.
Shared Commitments in Ministry
- ATR-rooted practice
- Consent and boundaries
- Trauma-informed care
- Non-exploitative practice
- Accountability
Temple Service and Independent Ministries
We maintain a clear distinction between the institutional work of The Aligned Ori Temple, where our clergy serve as unified leadership, and our individual independent ministries. Temple work is focused on the community and tradition, while each ministry remains separate in focus and service.
Shared Commitments in Ministry
ATR-Rooted Practice: We are dedicated to the preservation of authentic ancestral traditions and liturgical accuracy, ensuring that all temple work remains grounded in the sacred integrity of our lineages.
Consent and Boundaries: Our ministry upholds strict ethical protocols and clear interpersonal boundaries, fostering a sanctuary of mutual respect where every participant’s autonomy is honored.
Trauma-Informed Care: We approach communal healing with deep sensitivity, recognizing the psychological well-being of our members and integrating mindful awareness into all traditional practices.
Non-Exploitative Practice: We ensure that spiritual service and temple administration remain free from financial or psychological exploitation, prioritizing communal health over personal gain.
Accountability: We maintain transparency and institutional responsibility through shared clergy council review and communal feedback, upholding the highest standards of religious governance.
Our Ordained Clergy
The Aligned Ori Temple is led by three ordained ATR priests, each bringing a unique ancestral lineage and holding an independent ministry dedicated to shared community growth.
Dr. Origbemi
Ordained Priest, The Aligned Ori Temple
Oversees strategic institutional liturgical standards and Temple archives.
Ministry: The Spiritual Midwife — Ancestral reclamation.
Nicole Renee
Ordained Priest, The Aligned Ori Temple
Leads the Temple orientation and somatic communal healing rites.
Ministry: The Sacred Serpent — Somatic medicine.
Luis Rosa
Ordained Priest, The Aligned Ori Temple
Oversees communal relations and manages institutional lineage preservation.
Ministry: Casa de Juju — Traditional sacred craft.
Shared Commitments in Ministry
ATR-Rooted Practice
Consent and Boundaries
Trauma-Informed Care
Non-Exploitative Practice
Accountability
Temple Service and Independent Ministries
Temple work is institutional in nature, focused on the collective governance and spiritual stability of our traditions. Each priest operates their specific ministry independently of Temple operations.