Reggie Watts and Shane Mauss to Headline Church of Ambrosia's 6th Annual 'Spirituality and Beyond' Easter Weekend Celebration

The annual event exploring spirituality, science, and art returns to Oakland's Humanist Hall April 3-5.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Church of Ambrosia in Oakland, CA is hosting its 6th annual 'Spirituality and Beyond' celebration over Easter weekend, April 3-5, at Humanist Hall. The event will feature comedian and science communicator Shane Mauss, as well as musician and comedian Reggie Watts, along with programming on psychedelics, justice, and creativity.

Why it matters

The Church of Ambrosia, founded by Pastor Dave Hodges, has become known as an advocate for religious liberty around the use of psychedelics. Their annual 'Spirituality and Beyond' event brings together diverse perspectives on consciousness, science, and spirituality, reflecting the church's mission to explore the intersections of these fields.

The details

The three-day event kicks off on Friday, April 3 with an opening ceremony co-hosted with Solestial Church. On Saturday, there will be a tribute honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., followed by a dialogue between Pastor Dave and comedian Shane Mauss exploring consciousness and psychedelics. That evening, Mauss will perform his psychedelic comedy show 'TRIPS: Third Dose'. On Easter Sunday, Reggie Watts will join Monica Cadena for a conversation on creativity, culture, and consciousness. The weekend also features harm reduction talks, Indigenous programming, a panel on psychedelic facilitation, and more.

  • The event runs from April 3-5, 2026, over the Easter weekend.
  • The opening ceremony is on Friday, April 3.
  • The MLK Jr. tribute and Shane Mauss event are on Saturday, April 4.
  • Reggie Watts and Monica Cadena's conversation is on Easter Sunday, April 5.
  • Pastor Dave will deliver his annual Easter sermon on Sunday, April 5.

The players

Church of Ambrosia

A church in Oakland, CA founded by Pastor Dave Hodges that advocates for religious liberty around the use of psychedelics.

Pastor Dave Hodges

The founder of Church of Ambrosia and Zide Door, which is now the world's largest psychedelic church with over 137,000 members. He has been featured in Forbes, the SF Chronicle, and Newsweek for his advocacy of religious liberty.

Shane Mauss

An award-winning comedian and science communicator who hosts the 'Here We Are' podcast featuring conversations with scientists. His work has been featured on Comedy Central and in the Amazon documentary 'Psychonautics'.

Reggie Watts

An internationally renowned musician, comedian, and improvisational creative force, best known as the bandleader on 'The Late Late Show with James Corden'. The New York Times called him 'the most influential absurdist in comedy today'.

Monica Cadena

An Afro-Indigenous psychedelic writer and advocate based in Oakland. She is a contributor to Lucid News and DoubleBlind Magazine.

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What they’re saying

“Spirituality and Beyond is always Easter weekend, but Easter moves every year, and the dates always land on something we wouldn't expect. Last year it was 4/20. This year, we open on the anniversary of Dr. King's passing. You can't make this stuff up.”

— Pastor Dave Hodges, Founder, Church of Ambrosia (digitalmedianet.com)

“Every year we bring a different mix. We've had neuroscientists, rappers, healers, and now comedians. This year it's Reggie Watts and Shane Mauss. Six years in, what this community builds together every Easter still blows me away.”

— Pastor Dave Hodges, Founder, Church of Ambrosia (digitalmedianet.com)

What’s next

The event will take place April 3-5, 2026 at Humanist Hall in Oakland, CA.

The takeaway

The Church of Ambrosia's annual 'Spirituality and Beyond' celebration continues to bring together diverse perspectives on consciousness, science, and spirituality, reflecting the church's mission to explore the intersections of these fields in an inclusive and thought-provoking way.