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OUR MISSION
Fifth Element Free Church seeks to unite spiritual beings from all walks of life, much the way aether does. We glean wisdom from ancient teachings regarding the original four elements: FIRE - the spirit, passion, and zest for life that is the birthright of every soul incarnated on Earth; EARTH - access to the abundance that is all around us, in forms both tangible and intangible; AIR - the knowledge, information, and education necessary to support an enlightened society; and WATER - emotional and intuitive prowess. AETHER, the fifth element, connects us all, and allows each of the other four elements to thrive in peace and harmony with their surroundings. Aether envelops; it protects and provides structure and pathways for the advancement of light. Fifth Element Free Church's mission is to do the same.
A Spiritual Community
For Free Thinkers
Fifth Element Free Church is a congregation of people who believe in God, a Creator, Source... whatever you call it, we all agree that it exists. And that's what unifies us. Unlike your traditional patriarchal church, Fifth Element does not tell you what God is; we invite you to tell us. We believe that there are as many iterations of God as there are people walking this planet. Every soul's spiritual journey is sacred, unique and valid.
Ancient and modern history has shown that there are evil forces that have permeated our world. From government actions to food to education to healthcare - even our spiritual "gurus" have been exposed for their connection to the corrupt and decaying system. For years we fought that system. We wasted time, money and precious energy trying to tear it down, to no avail. Over time we came to a different understanding: lasting change is not created by fighting what is broken, but by faithfully building what is right. Fifth Element exists to support individuals in cultivating lives, ministries, and communities rooted in integrity, personal responsibility, and connection to the Divine, however that is understood by each individual.
If this message resonates with you, we invite you to read about our spiritual principles further. No matter where you've been or what you believe, you are welcome here.
What We Offer To Our
Congregation:
Members of Fifth Element Free Church enjoy:
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A welcoming environment where you can connect with other seekers who share your curiosity and drive for sovereignty
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A growing network of likeminded individuals who will encourage, inspire and support you on your spiritual journey
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Ongoing guidance through sermons and educational resources designed to support personal and spiritual growth
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Resources designed to deepen your faith and enhance your sacred sovereignty
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The peace that comes with knowing that you are supporting small, local organization efforts
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Access to a community that values diverse and inclusive belief systems
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Connection with mentors and experienced community members who can guide you along your unique spiritual journey
HOW TO KNOW IF FIFTH ELEMENT IS RIGHT FOR YOU:
At Fifth Element Free Church, many of us arrived here because we could no longer ignore the feeling that something about the world we were told to trust doesn’t fully add up. You may have spent time questioning, pulling things apart, or trying to make sense of systems, beliefs, and structures that once felt certain. Or maybe it’s quieter than that—a steady inner knowing that there is more to life, more to truth, and more to your relationship with the Divine than what you’ve been shown. This is not a place that asks you to adopt a specific belief or follow a prescribed path. It is a place to think, to question, to reconnect, and to build a more honest and aligned relationship with God—however you understand that. We come together not because we all agree, but because we are willing to look deeper, live more intentionally, and support one another in that process. If you’ve been feeling this pull, you’re not alone. And you are welcome here.
Community Outreach
Fifth Element Free Church carries out its mission through a decentralized network of ministries serving local communities across the United States. Each ministry reflects a shared commitment to supporting individuals and families in living thoughtful, values-based lives grounded in their personal connection to the Divine.
Our ministries engage in community outreach through activities such as promoting self-sufficiency, encouraging connection with the natural world, supporting responsible stewardship of land and resources, and offering spaces for personal reflection, spiritual exploration, and community support. They also provide care and presence during meaningful life transitions, serving individuals and families with respect and compassion.
We believe that access to spiritual wisdom and growth should not be limited or gatekept. To that end, we openly share our sermons and teachings, making them available to all who feel called to engage.
Through these collective efforts, Fifth Element Free Church is dedicated to nurturing a vibrant container where individuals feel valued, supported and empowered to radiate positivity in their own lives and local communities.
Saturday Sermons With Fifth Element:
You can access our recommended study materials here.
Meet The Ministers
Freedom Was Calling. We Answered.
Fifth Element Free Church was officially founded in 2023 by Jessica D'Angio and Jordan Bernard. Since then, our community has grown to include more than two dozen ministries, spanning across thirteen states (and counting!). We have ministries serving their communities in various fields, including but not limited to: agriculture, education, holistic health, elder care, pre and post-partum services and general spiritual maintenance practices. Our intention at Fifth Element Free Church is to help people find God in their own way, and on their own timeline. We promote sacred sovereignty above all else.
Trustees
Trustee
Jordan Bernard
Fifth Element Free Church Ministry
Every organization needs someone who makes sure that things run smoothly. For Fifth Element, that someone is Jordan. Through this Ministry, we are able to conduct the business of running the Church. If you would like more information about the organization, have questions about the ins and outs of managing a church/ministry, are interested in forming a church or ministry of your own, or want to work on developing an existing ministry, please contact Fifth Element Free Church Ministry today!
Trustee
Jessica D'Angio
MsFortune Ministries
Jessica is an astrologer, psychic medium akashic records reader, who reads energy patterns of the past, present, and future. Using astrology and Spirit Guide communication as her primary modalities, she takes a multifaceted approach to jumpstarting spiritual healing in those who are called to work with her. Her sessions consist of a thorough investigation of the energy patterns you were born into, which energy patterns have been at play in your life ever since, and which ones will impact your immediate future. Learn more about her ministry here!
Board of Advisors
Advisor
Jay Warren
Consonance Health
Dr. Jay Warren has dedicated his career to helping people live happy and healthy lives. He has been a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor for over 20 years, and he practices inside a multidisciplinary prenatal wellness center in San Diego, CA. He is an instructor for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the host of the popular podcast “Healthy Births, Happy Babies,” and the creator of many online courses for pregnant women and new fathers. Dr. Jay also helps doctors and other healthcare providers create unique business structures designed to protect their rights in practice, freeing them from licensing and scope of practice restrictions.
Advisor
Jodi Standring
Jodi has a deep love for the natural world and the native plants surrounding us. She started her career in education in 2004, working with traumatized youth in residential and day program settings. She is trained in both experiential education and herbalism, including a two-year apprenticeship in folk herbalism at the Gaia School of Earthen Education in Putney, Vermont. Jodi is also a certified Montessori Guide, through the Association Montessori Internationale, and has served children in a Montessori setting in a multi-age early education classroom. She brings a diverse lens to her teaching and approach, incorporating emotional recognition and regulation alongside love of learning through plants and nature. Jodi is currently a director of early education for an organization that teaches children outdoors 100% of the time. Connecting children to nature is truly where her heart is. Guiding children through the process of trusting themselves is the core to creating adults who trust themselves and follow their intuition.
Advisor
Rebecca Negron
Becky is a mother, early childhood educator, and passionate believer in freedom in childhood. She left her job as a public school teacher after the birth of her daughter, when standardized education began to no longer resonate with her. Lessons in motherhood quickly taught her about the importance of play and autonomy in childhood, leading her down a path of self-discovery and entrepreneurship.
Through her work within the world of education alongside her yoga practice, she gained a deep understanding of the importance of the relationship between her inner and outer worlds.
It is Becky's intention to help build a community where children can thrive and families feel supported, so together we can mold the next generation of leaders who can help create a better world.
Advisor
Julie Rowan
Julie is trained as a nurse practitioner and has practiced in the conventional medical system for over 20 years. Prior to that, she worked as a veterinary technologist and owned an equine training facility. Through her experience caring for people in the hospital as well as outpatient clinics, she realized that the entire system is flawed, it’s foundation built on fallacies. She has always had a deep connection with animals and nature, and her greatest passion is to provide avenues of healing to all creatures. She recognizes the importance of every living entity, and that we are all connected through a complex maze of relationships. It is her mission help others connect to themselves, the nature around them, and most importantly to our Creator.
Ministries
If You Feel Called to Go Further
People come to Fifth Element Free Church from different places, with different levels of clarity about what they are seeking. Whether you are exploring your own beliefs, feeling called to build something of your own, or looking to deepen your understanding, there are a few ways to begin.
Each of these paths reflects a different stage of engagement. You are not expected to have everything figured out—only to begin where you are.
If you are seeking a deeper understanding of how to steward a church or ministry with clarity and responsibility, our course Navigating Freedom provides a foundational place to begin.
If you feel called to express your work as ministry, you can learn more about becoming an integrated ministry of Fifth Element Free Church and what that path involves.
For those who feel called to establish their own independent church, we provide a pathway to explore what that looks like and how to approach it with intention and care.