Utah Epodcopalians

In this episode of the Utah Epodcopalians Podcast: Ute Elder Forrest Cuch tells podcast host Craig Wirth how days of filming for the "Tuniyay" documentary was cathartic in telling the story of people who knew and only knew from his heritage who suffered at the Uintah Indian School. The diocesan-produced documentary will premiere at a free showing (no tickets or registration required) Tuesday, July 16th at 6:30 at the Salt Lake City Library. Cuch offers a powerful hope for reconciliation that follows over a century of cultural genocide at the hands of the government and religious run Indian Schools in this podcast that explores the findings of the documentary "Tuniyay"—"to tell the story."

Finally, we explain what you probably wanted to ask! The Rev. Jason Samuel, Vicar of St. John's in Logan, is often called upon in the Diocese to put together liturgy for big diocesan events. He crammed a thousand years of ritual and tradition into a half-hour in this edition of the Utah Epodcopalians podcast with Diocesan Communications Director Craig Wirth. It is the answer to those questions you probably have when you see an Episcopal service.

In this week's episode of The Utah Epodcopalians Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shannon Burke of The Cathedral Church of St. Mark as Chaplain to The Point. Dr. Burke shares her experience of being part of the ministry at The Point, an affordable living community for homeless senior adults. Listen about the importance of being present and building relationships with residents who life on the margins, and learn how this ministry has transformed both the community at The Point and the Cathedral Church of St. Mark.

In this week's episode of The Utah Epodcopalian's Podcast, host Craig Wirth sits down with The Rev. Dave Sakrison of St. Francis in Moab, discussing his longtime Prison Ministry. Tune in as they discuss the profound impact this project has on the lives of inmates in Monticello, UT, encouraging others to join in prison ministry and inspiring inmates to participate in a variety of service-oriented activities, like crafting charming stuffed animals and dolls for police to offer to children when responding to domestic violence situations. Join the conversation and discover how you can be a part of this chain of kindness, ensuring that the hands in Monticello stay busy and that children in need find a source of comfort and distraction.

In the latest episode of the Utah Epodcopalians podcast, Deacon Libby Hunter led an enlightening discussion on the intersection of faith and political advocacy. With the Legislature set to start on Tuesday, this timely episode delves into thought-provoking topics into how our faith calls us to champion the needs of the marginalized in our community.  On January 18th, there will be an opportunity to advocate for those facing hunger and homelessness: the Faith and Advocacy Coalition meeting is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. at the Capitol Board Room. This important gathering, sponsored by the Crossroads Urban Center, will focus on addressing the critical issues. Given the extremely limited parking availability, we strongly recommend taking Bus 200 to the Capitol, which is free of charge. This is a pivotal opportunity for Utah Episcopalians to engage in meaningful dialogue and action towards social justice and community support.

Craig Wirth is joined by The Rev. Kurt Wiesner of St. Paul's Salt Lake City in a discussion about the significance of a service known as “Blue Christmas” or “The Longest Night.” These ceremonies acknowledge the reality that amidst the festive celebrations of the season, some individuals reflect upon feelings of sorrow, loss, or other “blue” emotions. Join us in this special episode of Utah Epodcopalians as we explore the profound importance of these services, emphasizing the comforting presence of God during our moments of struggle.

Join us for this episode of Utah Epodcopalians as we sit down with The Rev. Pablo Ramos to discuss some of the struggles faced by some of the most vulnerable people in our community as well as what you can do to help!  

Join us for this episode of Utah Epodcopalians as we sit down with Jim Palmer of St. James in Midvale to discuss their Food Bank. Jim explains the process of the Food Bank and a bit of the history. It's an episode you won't want to miss. For even more information on St. James Food Bank, head to https://www.stjamesutah.com/stjamesfoodbank

Join us in this episode of Utah Epodcopalians as we sit down with Karen Gleeson, Youth Coordinator, and Ingrid VanZanten, Camp Tuttle Director. We chat all things youth, including the upcoming Episcopal Youth Event, and of course, all things Camp Tuttle.

Join us in this episode of Utah Epodcopalians as we discuss the upcoming Pride celebrations! We sit down with The Rev. Dani Lee of St. Mary's in Provo and Terry Palmer of St. James in Midvale. Listen in to find out how you can get involved in both the festival and the parade this year. 

On this episode of Utah Epodcopalians we sit down with four mentors from the EFM program. Not sure what EFM stands for? Then listen in to this week's episode and find out all about it.   Don't forget to attend EFM's graduation, coming up June 10th 2:00-4:00 p.m. at St. James Church in Midvale.

On this episode of Utah Epodcopalians we are discussing the season of Lent with Fr. Trace Browning of All Saints in Salt Lake City. Listen in as Fr. Trace explains how Lent is the preparation for Easter and hear his favorite part of the season.

On today's episode of Utah Epodcopalians we are chatting with The Rev. Holly Huff from the Cathedral of St. Mark's about Advent. Join us as we discuss the importance of the season of Advent and find out how you can immerse yourself in your own at Advent practices. 

On today's episode of Utah Epodcopalians we are talking with our new Bishop, The Right Rev. Phyllis Spiegel! We discuss having hard conversations during the holidays, advent traditions, and Bishop visitations.

Halloween didn't just somehow start with costumes and trick-or-treat. It goes back to All Hallows Eve which is the evening before All Saint's Day in the Christian calendar. Hallows is the term for Saints, so it is the eve of the saints. The Utah Epodcopalians traces the origins and the religious significance of All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day. Our special guest is The Rev. Trace Browning of All Saints Church, Salt Lake City. Note: This episode is a re-run and was recorded for All Hallows Eve. 

On today's episode of Utah Epodcopalians we are talking about transition. Transition from our current Bishop, Bishop Scott B. Hayashi, to our new Bishop, Bishop-designee Phyllis Spiegel.  Join us on September 17th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. for the Consecration Service of the 12th Bishop of Utah. Please RSVP here.

In the second of this two part special diocesan podcast, The Rev. Kurt Wiesner of St. Paul's SLC continues to discuss General Convention 80. We discuss the timely and important resolutions centered on LGBTQI and women's ministries, racial justice, and gun control. We also discuss the next steps for delegates to bring what they learned and discovered during GC80 back to our congregations and parishioners. Tune into to hear the full "Utah Epodcopalians" episode, link below. 

A special diocesan podcast features The Rev. Kurt Wiesner of St. Paul's SLC to discuss all things General Convention 80. In the first of a two part series, we chat about the experience our deputies had during GC80. We also discuss the bold resolution regarding the Book of Common Prayer. Of special interest in our diocese, we also discuss the the awareness and truth telling concerning the church and indigenous schools. Tune into to hear the full "Utah Epodcopalians" episode.   Links discussed in this episode:  - https://www.generalconvention.org/ - https://www.episcopalcommonprayer.org/ - https://www.episcopalnewsservice.org/

Utah Epodcapalians join with Shine and Frets from Camp Tuttle to chat all about summer camp! While the beautiful grounds of Camp Tuttle may remain the same over the years, camp looks a lot different in 2022; inclusive cabin lodging, a wide variety of food options, and an on-site mental health counselor. Tune in to learn all about camp and how to register today! 

In this episode of "Utah Epodcopalians" we are chatting with Russ Pack from the Transition Committee. What's the Transition Committee you may ask? Well, take a listen and learn all about the search for Utah's next Bishop. 

On this episode of Utah Epodcopalians, the Diocese of Utah's Craig Wirth sits down with The Rev. Michael Carney and Forrest Cuch from St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church (Whiterocks) to talk about their new book A Native Way of Giving. 

We are debuting a special edition of the diocesan podcast “The Utah Epodcapalians” highlighting the gift of a half-century of the ordination of women. The church cleared the way for women to first be ordained as Deacons in 1971. Ordination to the Priesthood came later in 1977. The Diocese of Utah ordained women shortly after the canons permitted it. The diocese has also had a history of women serving our congregations and the wider diocese highlighted by the election of the late Rt. Rev. Carolyn Tanner Irish in 1996 as one of the church's pioneer bishops.   This podcast features The Rev. Cn. Mary June Nestler, who has now been ordained for 42-years. While now serving the wider church as the course director of St. George's College in Jerusalem, she continues to be canonically resident in the Diocese of Utah after serving as Canon to the Ordinary in Utah. The priest discusses the challenges ordained women faced and continue to face, our diocesan history, and how the events of 50-years ago continue to help the path to greater diversity today.

On July 4th 1867, Daniel S. Tuttle, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Utah arrived in Salt Lake City. A lot has happened with our church in the last 154 years, giving Craig Wirth and our Diocesan Historiographer, Kurt Cook, plenty to talk about!     

This week, Craig Wirth was joined by Karen Gleeson (Shine) and Ingrid VanZanten (Frets) to talk about what's happening at Camp Tuttle this summer! You don't want to miss this. 

On this episode of Epodcopalians, The Rev. Michael Carney (Nominating Committee chair and vicar at St. Elizabeth's in Whiterocks) joins the diocese’s Craig Wirth for a conversation about ongoing bishop search process. You can watch video versions of the podcasts on Youtube or you can tune-in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Keep an eye out for new episodes! SHOW MORE

On this episode of Epodcopalians, The Rev. Canon Mary June Nestler (Course Director at St. George’s College in Jerusalem) joins the diocese’s Craig Wirth for a conversation about Lent during this unconventional year. You can watch video versions of the podcasts on Youtube or you can tune-in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Keep an eye out for new episodes!

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect how we worship in 2021. We have also come to witness deep political unrest and violence across our nation, including last week in Washington, D.C. On this episode of Epodcopalians, The Rev. Charles Robinson of St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Park City) joins the diocese’s Craig Wirth to discuss COVID-19, political unrest, and civic dialogue. 

A year ago, we never would have guessed that the COVID-19 pandemic would turn our world upside down as much as it has. Despite the challenges facing us, we have remained committed to offering worship opportunities for all in our diocese. On this episode of Epodcopalians, The Very Rev. Tyler Doherty, Dean and Rector of the Cathedral Church of St. Mark, joins the diocese's Craig Wirth to discuss online worship in the time of COVID.  

Halloween didn’t just somehow start with costumes and trick-or-treat. It goes back to All Hallows Eve which is the evening before All Saint’s Day in the Christian calendar. Hallows is the term for Saints, so it is the eve of the saints. The Utah Epodcopalians traces the origins and the religious significance of All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day. Our special guest is The Rev. Trace Browning of All Saints Church, Salt Lake City. Note: This episode is a re-run and was recorded last year for All Hallows Eve. 

Bishop Hayashi joins Craig Wirth to chat about the upcoming election and what we can do to handle election anxiety in healthy way.

As you well know, Bishop Scott B. Hayashi is retiring next year and we are deep in the process of finding his replacement. On this episode of Epodcopalians, we are joined by the Rev. Michael Carney from St. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church to discuss how the search is going!   

If you listen to the Utah Epodcopalians, you know by now that we enjoy talking about seasons of the church year. Lent may be more commonly known than other seasons, but it is still misunderstood. The Very Rev. Tyler Doherty, our guest on this episode, talks all about Lent: what it means and how we can best observe it. 

This episode of Utah Epodcopalians talks on a topic that is central to religion and most spiritual journeys - faith! The Rt. Rev. Scott Hayashi discusses what faith is and how it can be different from person to person. The bishop also gives insight on how to strengthen one's faith. 

Valentine's Day is coming up, and so the Utah Epodcopalians decided to discuss love. Our special guest, The Rev. Michael Carney, Vicar of St. Elizabeth's in Whiterocks, delves into the different kinds of love and how love connects to faith. He and host Craig Wirth also discuss the Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Way of Love and how it inspires Christians to think differently about the power of love in our world today. Don't miss this thought-provoking and moving episode.

This episode of Utah Epodcopalians talks about a current event in our state - the legislative session. This episode features two special guests who discuss the importance of being heard in the legislature by staying informed on current issues. The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi, who is always an advocate for gospel values at the state capitol, discusses with Nancy Appleby. She is a devoted Episcopalian who has been a voice for the voiceless at the state capitol for many years.      

The Utah Epodcopalians love talking about seasons of the church year, and the newest episode is about the season of Epiphany! The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi is the special guest on this episode, and he discusses what Epiphany is, how it is separate from Christmas, and how we can best recognize and celebrate this season.

As winter approaches, it is difficult to think of those who are ill and homeless. Many of them die on the street alone, without care and without family. The Inn Between is an organization created to address this unfathomable reality. It is a hospice and respite care facility dedicated to the homeless - the first of its kind in the country. The Rev. Canon Steve Andersen, a member of the Board of Directors, talks about the ministry of The Inn Between. He discusses how The Inn Between provides necessary medical care, but even more importantly, the human connection and dignity that every person deserves. Photo: @_theinnbetween 

It may be Christmas season in the malls, but it's Advent in the Episcopal Church. Advent is one of the least understood seasons in the church calendar. It is a time of reflection and preparation that enhances the meaning of the upcoming season of Christmas. Bishop Scott B. Hayashi and St. Mark’s Cathedral Dean Tyler Doherty explain the purpose of Advent and how to observe it on this episode of The Utah Epodcopalians. 

Halloween didn’t just somehow start with costumes and trick-or-treat. It goes back to All Hallows Eve which is the evening before All Saint’s Day in the Christian calendar. Hallows is the term for Saints, so it is the eve of the saints. The Utah Epodcopalians traces the origins and the religious significance of All Hallows Eve and All Saints Day. Our special guest is The Rev. Trace Browning of All Saints Church, Salt Lake City.

The concept of seasons is one of the most misunderstood in the Episcopal Church. Not Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall, but instead Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. These seasons and the colors associated with them form the "Liturgical Calendar." It is a basic and essential part of the Episcopal faith. This episode of Utah Epodcopalians aims to demystify the seasons of the church year and their colors - not just for Episcopalians, but for everyone! Special guest is The Rev. Christopher Szarke, Rector at St. James Episcopal Church in Midvale.For even more information about the liturgical calendar, click here: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/calendar-church-year

Safe and respectful political conversation! This episode of Utah Epodcopalians highlights St. Luke’s 14-year program of promoting meaningful civic dialogue in a safe environment, through "Project for a Better Understanding" and now "Better Angels" workshops. Better Angels workshops are a place to be who you are and to share in listening. This new Epodcopalians episode features The Rev. Charles Robinson, Rector of St. Luke’s Park City, who has been a voice of reasonable dialogue at this highly charged political time. He and podcast host, Craig Wirth, explore rhetoric and how to create a tone of respect. For more information about Better Angels, go to this link: https://www.better-angels.org/

Kids are back in school and that also means "church school." On this timely episode of Utah Epodcopalians we talk Sunday School with St. Paul's (SLC) Russ Pack. Russ just finished 27 years teaching and directing Sunday School and youth programs at the urban congregation.   He's seen children and curriculum change as the world has changed. There are also vital changes and emphasis on the ways we handle safety and inclusivity. Despite all the changes through time, "Church School," is an all-important ministry in our church and with those who have children.   

It is difficult to visualize the steps of Jesus or the stories of the Bible in a land halfway around the world. However, The Rev. Canon Mary June Nestler is an expert in Biblical history and in the land in which the Books of the Bible take place.   The powerful settings of Biblical stories are often called “the Fifth Gospel,” because of the powerful images of the geographic locations that serve as a backdrop to Bible verses. Canon Nestler is the Course Director at St. George’s College in Jerusalem. After a decade as a priest in Utah, she moved to Jerusalem to fulfill a life-long calling to the Holy Land. She joins the Utah Epodcopalians to describe the land and to help promote a diocesan pilgrimage to Israel.

What can or should a church do to combat gun violence? Bishop Scott Hayashi recounts The Episcopal Church’s decades of advocating laws to reduce gun violence as well as his own efforts to testify at the state legislature concerning guns. It's episode nine of Utah Epodcopalians.

"When you welcome the stranger, you welcome Jesus. The book of Hebrews in the New Testament says those who have welcomed the strangers have sometimes welcomed angels unawares." - Presiding Bishop Michael Bruce CurryImmigration is an issue that has divided our nation, separated families and caused great pain to many. On this episode of Utah Epodcopalians, The Rt. Reverend Scott B. Hayashi and The Rev. Dr. Pablo Ramos discuss the Episcopal church's stance on immigration and what we can do as individuals to follow Jesus and support those who are directly affected by this issue.

Happy Birthday to the Episcopal Church in Utah! In July of 1867, The Rt. Rev. Daniel S. Tuttle arrived in Utah to bring the Episcopal Church to the "wild" west. He would also establish a faith of social justice that still drives much of the church's outreach today.   In episode seven of Utah Epodcopalians, Diocesan Historian Kurt Cook and Russ Pack of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salt Lake explore the common thread between our history and who we are now as a unique church in Utah.  

"When Jesus says, 'Let the little ones come unto me,' the 'little ones' are a sign of everybody who is on the margins. And so, it's the church's job to be welcoming and a source for mercy and compassion for all those people." - one of the many thought-provoking responses from The Very Rev. Tyler Doherty, Dean of the Cathedral Church of St. Mark. On this episode of Utah Epodcopalians we ponder the question - what is the role of the church in aiding those who are hungry and homeless?

School's out for summer! That means it's time for Camp Tuttle, the Diocese of Utah's outdoor youth ministry to get into full swing. This episode's guests are Karen Gleeson, Camp Liaison/Youth Ministry Coordinator, and Melanie Lees, Camp Director...or as they're known at camp - "Shine" and "Mama Java." They highlight the overnight camps available for kids of all ages, as well as other programs for youth - not just Episcopal youth, but all youth. They discuss how Camp Tuttle and diocesan youth ministry help young people find God's love through connection with nature, new friends, and themselves. 

For this episode of Utah Epodcopalians, we are gearing up for the 2019 Utah Pride Festival! The Episcopal Diocese of Utah has participated in the festival and marched in the Pride Parade for many years. This year's diocesan participation is being coordinated by St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Salt Lake City. The Rev. Kurt Wiesner, Rector at St. Paul's, as well as Christian Larsen, a member of St. Paul's Vestry and also this year's diocesan Parade Marshal, discuss the dynamics of the Utah Pride Parade and why it is such an important event in both the Episcopal community and the wider Utah community.

This episode considers how culture and faith are connected and explores the ways in which these concepts interact. Guests are The Rev. Michael Carney, Vicar at St. Elizabeth's in Whiterocks, Utah, and Forrest Cuch, a Ute, advocate and educator, and the Bishop's Warden at St. Elizabeth's. 

This episode aims to explain the many worship services of Holy Week in about 40 minutes. Bishop Scott Hayashi offers insight into each service and how the experiences and traditions of each one lead up to the celebration of Easter.