Adam Bucko participates in the daily worship and ministry of the cathedral, but his primary role at the cathedral is to work on developing and launching The Center for Spiritual Imagination, which will reclaim the spiritual heritage of cathedrals as places of pilgrimage, holy hospitality and spiritual renewal and re-imagine it for the 21st century. Prior to his time at the cathedral and his ordination, he spent 15 years ministering to young people living on the streets of New York City, where he co-founded the Reciprocity Foundation. He also taught Engaged Contemplative Spirituality in the US and Europe and co-authored two books, Occupy Spirituality and The New Monasticism, focused on translating the gifts of the Christian tradition for a new generation of seekers and activists. He lives near the cathedral and in his free time loves hiking, making simple vegan meals, and revisiting the Polish punk music of his youth.