Rev. Phillip Bass is the founding priest of The Beloved Community at The Trees in Durham, NC.  This is a community dedicated to providing healing ministries outside of a traditional church setting, especially for those who have experienced religious trauma. Phillip previously served as the Associate Rector of The Church of the Nativity in Raleigh, NC.  In addition to his pastoral role, Phillip is also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and has a private practice in Chapel Hill, NC. In his clinical work, he often works with the LGBTQIA+ community, religious trauma, relationships, and others.