Podcasts about episcopal diocese

Join us for Day1 Episode 4237 with Bishop Robert C. Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, as he preaches “God is Our Portion” on Genesis 12:1-9. For the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A, Bishop Wright reflects on God's call to Abram and Sarai, the promise of blessing, and the faithful journey of discovering that God is enough. With warmth and clarity, he invites us to trust God's companionship and live as signs of blessing for the world.

Who gets invited to the table? Who is worthy of healing? And what happens when faith refuses to give up hope? This week, Charlette and David dive into a Gospel where Jesus continually reaches toward people others overlook, reject, or dismiss. From Matthew's surprising call to follow Jesus to stories of healing and restoration, these readings invite us to consider how God's mercy breaks through barriers and brings new life. Join us as we explore where we see that same mercy at work today and share our weekly God Sightings from the journey of faith. Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Send us Fan MailThis episode is Bishop Rob Wright's sermon from the ordination and consecration of Bishop Sarah Fisher, ninth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, given on May 23. In his sermon, Bishop Wright answers an important question: what is a bishop for? You'll hear a clear, memorable vision of Episcopal leadership as itinerant service, scripture-shaped preaching, guarding the faith, and doing “balcony” work that spots patterns and faces the challenges we'd rather avoid. The hat doesn't make the leader. The work does. Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright. 

A street in Honduras. A conference room. The fifth lap of a bike ride. Crisis can descend on you in unexpected places – and so can clarity. All that's required of you, really, is to be there for it, and to stretch yourself in ways you hadn't expected. Mariann Budde, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese in Washington, DC, tells of three defining moments of struggle and grace in her life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 This week on Faith to Go, Charlette, David, and guest Leighton Jones explore the mystery and beauty of Trinity Sunday. Together, they reflect on what it means to follow a God revealed in relationship—Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit—and how the Trinity shapes the way we live in community, love our neighbors, and participate in God's ongoing work in the world. As always, the conversation includes scripture reflections, practical insight for the week ahead, and moments of noticing where God is showing up in everyday life.Find out more about Lieghton's ministry at Christ Church here: https://christchurchcoronado.org/ Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

The U.S. immigration system has long faced criticism as overcrowded and broken. In this episode, STLPR's Marissanne Lewis-Thompson speaks with the Rev. Deon Johnson, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, about how a routine green card appointment in Mexico led to a yearlong separation from his husband and upended their family's life.

The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri says a routine immigration appointment upended his family's life for a year. Reverend Deon Johnson shares how a separation following the appointment affected their children, how Johnson navigated it as an immigrant himself, and why he's choosing to share his story.

 What happens when the Spirit moves in ways we don't expect? In this Pentecost episode of Faith to Go, Charlette and David are joined by the Rev. Sarah Speed from Second Presbyterian in Kansas City, for a conversation about Acts 2 and the wild, disruptive, life-giving movement of the Holy Spirit. Together, they reflect on what it means to hear the Gospel in new ways, how the Spirit continues to gather people into community, and where God may be calling us. Join us as we explore the fire, wonder, and courage at the heart of Pentecost. Find out more about Rev. Sarah at: https://secondpres.org/sarah-speedDiscover Sarah's Christian-based art and resources: https://sanctifiedart.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In this week's episode of Faith to Go we discuss the final prayer of the farewell discourse, the four chapters after the last supper where Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure. This week Jesus prays for his disciples, that they may be protected as they continue his work in the world.  We explore themes of responsibility to the world and how Jesus thinks about eternal life.Plus, we share this week's God Sightings, noticing where God is present in our grief and loss.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogoFaith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In this video, I'm joined by the Reverend Dr. Matthew S.C. Olver to discuss the origins and evolution of Christian liturgies. We talk about how Christian liturgies relate to Second Temple Judaism, what we learn from St. Justin Martyr, what happened at Vatican 2, and whether the Episcopalian Eucharistic Prayer C is great or cringe-worthy. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comThe Living Church: https://livingchurch.org/About the Guest: Fr. Olver is the Executive Director and Publisher of The Living Church Foundation. A priest for more than eighteen years, he was the assistant rector at Church of the Incarnation, Dallas (2006-2013) and has served widely in the Episcopal Church: as the Ecumenical Officer (2005-2010) and on the Executive Council (2008-2011) in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas; as a member of the Anglican-Roman Catholic Consultation in the U.S. (ARCUSA), the official dialogue between the Episcopal Church and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2008-2014); as a member the Task Force on Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision for the Episcopal Church (2018-2021); and as a deputy to General Convention (2022 and 2024). He has also been involved in the Anglican Centre in Rome and regularly teaches a course there on Anglican ecclesiology and ecumenism.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Liturgy and Its Importance03:09 The Evolution of Early Christian Liturgy06:00 Diversity in Early Christian Worship09:10 Key Figures in Liturgical History12:09 The Impact of the Reformation on Liturgy15:09 The Second Vatican Council and Its Reforms31:39 Common Ground in the Gospel34:00 Scholarly Misjudgments in Liturgical History35:20 The Impact of Liturgical Reforms37:25 Eucharistic Prayer C: An Inside Look42:15 The Distinctiveness of Anglican Liturgy53:07 The Relationship Between Liturgy and Belief01:00:15 The Richness of Liturgical ExperienceSupport the show

What does it look like to answer God's call, not once, but with your whole life? On a Sunday that included the celebration of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows, Bishop Terry White of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky preaches on John 14:15–21 and what it means to live as Christ in the world. The call isn't just for the newly confirmed, it is for  every Christian answers again and again: to love, to obey, and to trust the Spirit that makes it possible.What does it look like to answer God's call, not once, but with your whole life? On a Sunday that included the celebration of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows, Bishop Terry White of the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky preaches on John 14:15–21 and what it means to live as Christ in the world. The call isn't just for the newly confirmed, it is for  every Christian answers again and again: to love, to obey, and to trust the Spirit that makes it possible. Scripture: John 14:15–21 (NRSV)Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Terry White, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of KentuckySt. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church | Louisville, KYhttps://www.sfitf.org

Send us Fan MailThis week, we celebrate 300 episodes of For People! 300 episodes in, we're still surprised by what happens when you pair a simple setup with a clear purpose: offer people a Jesus-shaped invitation that doesn't rely on shame, fear, or gatekeeping. In this milestone episode, Bishop Wright sits down with producer and co-founder Easton Davis to share behind-the-scenes stories from the early days and reflect on how For People grew from a small investment into a podcast with 400,000 downloads, reaching listeners in thousands of cities across 184 countries.They discuss candidly why digital evangelism matters right now and how online spaces have become the new front door of the church. For many, a short-form video or a podcast is the first step toward faith, especially for those who have only heard harmful theology that says they are not enough. We dig into what it looks like to communicate the gospel with clarity, creativity, and consistency, and why we believe scripture can be shared in ways that respect questions, nuance, and real life. Listen in for the full conversation.Easton serves as Canon for Communications and Digital Evangelism for the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, where he has been a member of the Bishop's Staff since 2015. Since 2020, in his current role, he has helped shape the diocese's voice and presence across digital platforms. A passionate storyteller, Easton believes deeply in the power of the visual arts to connect, inspire, and share the Gospel.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright. 

Rev. Pete Nunnally joins Triple S to talk about his new book that launches on May 8th: Catching Hope: The Hidden Spiritual Wisdom of Fishing. We also spend some time learning about Water and Wilderness Church, a spiritual community that is a part of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. 

In this week's episode of Faith to Go we dive back into the farewell discourse, the four chapters after the last supper where Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure. This week Jesus shares with his disciples that he will not leave them "orphaned" and will send the Holy Spirit to guide and comfort them.  We explore themes of comfort and grief and what it means to "keep" Jesus' commandments.Plus, we share this week's God Sightings, noticing where God is present in our grief and loss.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogoAnd check out the Road to Emmaus art here!Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Send us Fan MailWaiting for people to show up at church can feel polite, safe, and even faithful, but it may be the quickest way to lose real connection. In this episode, Bishop Rob Wright has a conversation with The Rev. Joseph Yoo, an Episcopal priest and creator known for talking about God with rare plainness, to explore what it looks like to take the Great Commission seriously as “come and see” and “go therefore” instead of “wait and welcome.”Joseph shares his journey as a Korean immigrant kid raised in a family where ministry is almost a birthright, and how seminary forced him to sort out what belonged to his parents' expectations versus what belonged to his own call. They get practical: Joseph explains why he started posting on TikTok and Instagram, why he wears a collar out in public to normalize faith, and what mainline churches can learn about speaking to people who are not already insiders. The grounded takeaway is simple and demanding: get local, learn names, show up, and bless someone today by helping them breathe easier, even for a moment. Listen in for the full conversation.Joseph Yoo currently works as a Church Planter and Episcopalian priest at Mosaic Episcopal Church in Pearland, Texas. He has served as a member of the clergy in multiple states in the US, including Hawaii and California. Born in Korea in 1980, he immigrated to the United States in 1986 and has lived in multiple states throughout his childhood and adult life. He received his BA in Psychology from the University of Hawaii, Manoa in 2003 and his M.Div from Wesley Theological Seminary in 2006. He got his priesthood in 2021 from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. He currently lives with his wife and family in Pearland. Learn more about Joseph: https://josephyoo.com/Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright. 

 In a world full of competing paths, Jesus declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” What does it mean to follow Christ not simply as a belief, but as a way of living marked by love, mercy, courage, and trust? For Easter 5, Faith to Go hosts Charlette and David are joined by The Rev. Canon Beth Scriven to explore John 14:1-14, reflect on finding direction in uncertain times, walking the path of Jesus each day, and share this week's God Sightings. To learn more about Rev. Canon Beth: https://edsd.org/news/hello-edsd/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Jesus speaks as the Good Shepherd and the gate, reminding us that many voices call for our attention, but not every voice leads to life. In this Easter 4 episode of Faith to Go, we reflect on the challenge of recognizing God's voice in a noisy world filled with fear, distraction, and competing messages. How do we learn to hear the voice of Christ calling us by name and leading us toward abundant life? Find out more about Episcopal Community Services: https://www.ecscalifornia.org/Get your tickets to Evening on the Bay with ECS: https://www.ecscalifornia.org/evening-on-the-bayFind out more about St. Paul's Cathedral: https://stpaulcathedral.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Co-hosts, Jerusalem Greer and Brian  Sellers-Petersen welcome Payton Walker Høegh to the Triple S Podcast. Payton is with the Center for Spirituality in Nature and serves as a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. With his wife, Jazmin Høegh, they are a part of the All Wanderers community in Los Angeles.  Payton heads up Spirituality in Nature Groups. SINGs are communities that gather outdoors to deepen their connection with the natural world and explore spiritual, contemplative practices, affiliated with the Center for Spirituality in Nature. These groups use mindfulness, nature walks, and reflection to foster loving relationships with the Earth, build eco-community, and heal the human-nature bond. California Coast Live Oak Accompanying Blog

Join us for Day1 Episode 4230 with Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, Episcopal priest and preacher in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama. In her sermon, What Are You Talking About?, based on Luke 24:13-35, she reflects on the road to Emmaus, resurrection hope, failure, attention, and the surprising ways Christ meets us in ordinary life. Set in the Easter season, this message invites listeners to bear witness to hope with honesty and courage.

In this week's episode of Faith to Go, we meet two people on the road to Emmaus—walking, talking, and trying to make sense of everything that has happened. They are joined by a stranger who talks with them, but it isn't until the breaking of the bread that they finally recognize it is Jesus.Together, we reflect on how often God is present in our lives in ways we don't immediately see. What does it mean to walk with Jesus without recognizing him? And how are our eyes opened—in scripture, in community, in the ordinary moments we almost miss?Plus, we share this week's God Sightings, noticing where resurrection is quietly unfolding around us.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In this week's episode of Faith to Go, we step into a familiar and deeply human story—the moment when Thomas cannot quite believe what others have already seen. In John's Gospel, the risen Jesus enters a locked room, meets fear with peace, and invites doubt into something deeper rather than pushing it away.Together, we explore what it means to wrestle with uncertainty, to ask honest questions, and to encounter a Christ who shows up anyway. Where are the “locked rooms” in our own lives? What might it look like to receive peace in the midst of hesitation?Learn more about Rev. Dawn's ministry here: https://www.ignatiusantioch.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

The Right Rev. Austin Keith Rios, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of California Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 2G10 Easter Sunday (Year A) 11 a.m. Eucharist Sunday 5 April 2026   Acts 10:34-43 Ps. 118:1-2, 14-24 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18

This week on Faith to Go, we step into the story of Easter, where grief and hope meet at an empty tomb. In the aftermath of loss and confusion, the resurrection of Jesus doesn't arrive with certainty and clarity—it arrives in surprise, in fear, in wonder, and in quiet recognition.Together, we explore how Easter is not just a moment to celebrate, but an invitation to see the world differently. Where are we being called to notice life where we expected only endings? How does resurrection show up in our own lives, our communities, and even in places that feel stuck or broken?Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

This week, Charlette and David explore the powerful and complex story of The Passion, where celebration and sorrow stand side by side. From the joy of waving palms to the weight of the Passion narrative, they unpack what it means to follow Jesus through both triumph and suffering.Together, they reflect on how this story invites us to hold tension in our own lives—where hope and heartbreak often meet—and how we are called to walk with Christ all the way to the cross.Be inspired to take your faith to go!Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

As we journey through [insert liturgical season], Charlette and David guide us through this week's Gospel reading from John. With reflections on the resurrection of Lazarus, they invite listeners to consider how this passage speaks to us in this sacred season of reflection. Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Laura Cristina Dib, Venezuela program director at the Washington Office on Latin America, and Antonio Gallardo, bishop-elect of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, discuss how religious communities, leaders, and institutions are shaping public discourse around the ongoing political crisis in Venezuela, as well as the broader implications for human rights and democratic governance in the country. Roxanna Vigil, international affairs fellow for national security at CFR, moderates the discussion.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Leora Tadgerson from the Episcopal Diocese and Indian orphanage survivor Linda Cobe talk with host Todd VanDyke about the abusive history of Indian orphanges, and reconciliation efforts that are underway.Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM, and 10:00 on WHBS 96.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. Copyright © 2026, ListenUpRadio, Houghton, MI.

Here Be Dragons: Lent Meditation 1 — This Is Not God (The Apophatic Way) Bishop Michael Hunn of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande introduces the first of three Lenten meditations, “Here Be Dragons,” exploring the apophatic way of faith beyond the “map” of confident religious language. He contrasts cataphatic theology, which makes positive statements about God, with apophatic practice, which clarifies what God is not and leads into silence, darkness, and mystery when words fail. Using images of stars, road signs, and medieval maps, he explains that God-language points rather than contains. Lent is presented as an apophatic season of stripping away comforts through fasting, self-denial, and simplification so attention can rest on God alone, with the Book of Job as a key biblical example. He closes with the church's invitation to a holy Lent and shared silence. For a good introduction to apophatic theology throughout Christian history check out : The Darkness of God: Negativity in Christian Mysticism by Denys Turner. 00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 00:39 Here Be Dragons Metaphor 01:43 Cataphatic God Talk 03:19 Signs and Star Pointers 06:09 Words Prepare Encounter 07:31 Entering the Apophatic Way 08:59 Lent as Stripping Away 10:42 Job at the Edge 13:40 On Not Fasting for Attention 14:31 Invitation to Silence

Bishop Deon K. Johnson is the eleventh bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri, where his ministry centers faith, justice, and joy. A native of Barbados, he brings a global perspective shaped by resilience, community, and hope. Bishop Johnson is deeply committed to cultivating belonging, especially for LGBTQIA+ people and others who have been marginalized, affirming all as God's beloved. Known for his warmth, storytelling, and sacred laughter, he delights in good conversations and imaginative hope. His leadership invites the church to live more fully into love made visible through justice, compassion, and courageous faith.

This week, Charlette and David dive deep into John 9:1-41, reflecting on one of the most profound miracles Jesus performs. With thoughtful conversation and practical takeaways, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our world today.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

 On this week's episode of Faith to Go, Charlette and David are joined by special guest Amy Reams from St. Luke's North Park for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about the upcoming Gospel reading. Together, they explore the heart of the passage, reflect on where it meets real life, and share practical ways to carry the message into the week ahead. As always, the episode includes a “God Sightings” segment—moments where we've seen God at work in everyday life. Whether you're preparing for Sunday or simply looking for a midweek spiritual pause, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and connection. Find out more about Amy's ministry at St. Luke's in North Park here: https://www.stlukesnorthpark.org/ Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Mary Rothwell Davis, Vice Chancellor for Immigration with the Episcopal Diocese of New York, talks to us about the Diocese's recent and ongoing work on immigration issues.

Join Charlette and David as they explore this week's Gospel reading from John alongside the Rev. Canon Gwynn Lynch, EDSD Canon to the Ordinary. Together, they unpack one of the all time favorite Bible verses--John 3:16. Tune in for fresh insights, meaningful reflections, and ways to live into the Gospel this week.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Triple S co-hosts, Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows and Brian Sellers-Petersen are joined by Thomas Brown, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine and Peter Swarr, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Portland, Maine. Episcopal News Service: Maine Episcopalians respond to surge in immigration enforcement operations in state Pictured: Holly Stuhr and David Mering of Christ Church, Norway, Maine, portioning out Muamba Chicken in the commercial kitchen at the Alan Day Community Garden in Norway. Muamba Chicken Recipe 3-3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp white pepper 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp salt 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup palm oil 4–5 cloves garlic, minced 2–3 onions, sliced 2 tomatoes, diced 1 tsp white pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 whole hot pepper (such as Scotch Bonnet) 1 lb butternut squash cubes 18–20 okra, cut into 1-inch lengths 2 cups chicken broth (plus more if needed) Salt and pepper Place chicken in a large bowl, add the lemon juice and next six ingredients, toss well to coat. Heat palm and canola oils in a large skillet or dutch oven. Add the chicken and saute on both sides until browned. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add onions to the pan and saute until translucent. Add tomatoes, garlic, white pepper, smoked paprika and whole hot pepper, stirring until well combined. Return chicken to the pan, add butternut squash, okra, and chicken broth (adding more if necessary, it should cover the chicken) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice. 

A group of interfaith leaders from across the community are coming together for a conversation about how faith speaks to the current moment. We sit down with some of those leaders to talk about issues relating to immigration, ICE, their concerns for the country, and more. Our guests: Rev. Joanne Gilbert-Cannon, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Rochester Rabbi Peter Stein, senior rabbi at Temple B'rith Kodesh Rev. Kathy Thiel, minister for congregational care at Asbury First United Methodist Church The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The Faith to Go Team is joined by Bishop Rob Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, to discuss the First Sunday in Lent. Together, they explore how the Temptation of Christ addresses divided loyalties and how this reading from Matthew illustrates what ultimate allegiance to God entails. Don't miss this insightful conversation!Learn more about Bishop Wright's ministry at: https://episcopalatlanta.org/Enjoy Bishop Wright's podcast, For People, at: https://forpeople.digital/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

The Office of Global Partnerships invites Episcopalians to celebrate the last Sunday in Epiphany—Feb. 15—with a sermon for World Mission Sunday written and delivered by the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Reddall, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. World Mission Sunday offers a time for churchwide focus on the global impact of the baptismal covenant's call to “seek and serve Christ in all persons.” Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church's Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you'd rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcasting platform – and while you're at it, share it with a friend!

Join Charlette and David as they explore this week's Gospel reading from Matthew. Together, they unpack the Transfiguration and how it applies to our lives today. Tune in for fresh insights, meaningful reflections, and ways to live into the Gospel this week. Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

How does this week's Gospel challenge us to act? Charlette and David, joined by the Rev. Richard Hogue, reflect on Matthew 5: 13-20 and share practical ways to embody the message of our personal agency in our communities and lives. Be inspired to take your faith to go! Find out more about Rev. Hogue's work at https://stpaulcathedral.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Sermon on the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany from 10am worship. Today's sermon is given by parishioner Lisa Baird, currently a student at the General Theological Seminary and a postulant for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. Thank you Lisa! For more information and sermons from other Sundays at Saint Luke's, visit www.saintlukesdarien.org

This week, Charlette and David examine the Gospel of Matthew and reflect on how reaching for the light in a world that seems especially dark is a choice toward goodness. With thoughtful conversation, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our troubled world.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

January 18, 2026: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Twelve years ago tomorrow, I celebrated the Eucharist here for the first time as your Rector.  It was January 19, 2014 at 10:30am.  I remember it well.  I knew way back then I had been called into something amazing – a new relationship with all of you.  And so, twelve years ago today I stood here by God's grace and nothing for me, and I pray for you, has been the same since. That is why the date of January 19th at 10:30am is something I will never forget.  It's the way it is with life altering events, right?  Folks remember the day a child was born, the first date we had with our spouse (and of course the day of the wedding itself – or we better!).  And, on a sadder note, the day a loved one died – their saint day, as we like to call it in the church, is a day each year that doesn't go unnoticed. We remember too moments that changed the country or the world – the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, WWII broke out, President Kennedy was shot, Astronaut John Glenn put his foot out onto the lunar surface, the Challenger spacecraft exploded, the 9/11 terrorist attack, and the January 6th insurrection.  And, those who were around for it remember too when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “Dream” speech to the thousands gathered for the March on Washington for Freedom & Jobs…and where they were when they heard the terrible news that he had been assassinated. These moments changed us – challenged us – demanded something of us.  And we were never the same from those points forward.  And so when we hear in the second part of the gospel of John read today this story of people's first encounter with Jesus, it should not surprise us that the community that wrote this gospel noted something about it.  The gospel account says “The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” …where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon.  It was about four o'clock in the afternoon.  That's a kinda funny thing to write down, don't ya think?  What was so special about it being 4pm?  Something tells me it wasn't the first century version of “It's 5 o'clock somewhere.”  Clearly the community that wrote this fourth gospel knew that the lives of first disciples would be changed so much in that initial encounter with Jesus that they would never forget where they were and what time it was when it happened.  That is what call does.  It stops us in our tracks for a moment, and we are forever changed as we accept Christ's invitation to come and see. I suppose the question for each of us now is – do you recognize that moment for you and what will you do about it?  Because Christ is calling us to come and see in this life altering moment for our community and in this country.  As we watch ICE agents, sent by our President only into cities that did not vote for him, terrorize people regardless of citizenship status – wounding and killing children of God as they drag them without warrants out of their homes and businesses, shatter the windows of their cars with children inside, attack those who dare to peacefully protest with tear gas, pepper spray, and flash bombs, as well as using lethal choke holds (like the one that killed George Floyd) on those they detain. As this country fails to support those who are laying their life on the line for democracy in Ukraine, while the President imitates Putin, calling the US to invade Greenland, a sovereign territory of Denmark, and threatening NATO allies that have sent military and financial support to Greenland to prevent it. As we read the social media comments of people who think ICE agents have a right to abuse, kill, or deport people without due process because they are “illegals,” in a land where none of us are originally from here, save those of the indigenous tribes. As we find that our nation's highest court, in defiance of precedent and the US Constitution, affirms the right of ICE agents to target people based on the color of their skin, their accent or the language they speak, or their place of work. As we mourn the 32 killed by this administration ICE enforcement action in 2025, including Jean Wilson Brutus, who died while in custody at Delany Hall in Newark. As we hear our President refer to the countries these people come from as s-hole countries, while saying that we need more people from places like Norway – translation – he wants less people of color or Asian descent and more white people.  As we continue to wait for the Department of Justice to follow the law and release the files associated with the pedophile Epstein and stop protecting anyone who was involved in this horrific human trafficking of young girls for sex. As we hear over and over again the racist, misogynist, homophobic, and xenophobic garbage this President, his staff, and those who support him spew on a near minute by minute basis. I could go on and on and on…it's exhausting, isn't it? But in the midst of all of this – Jesus bids us to follow him as he goes to where he always stays – beside the vulnerable and afraid, alongside the oppressed and the lost.  This is a pivotable moment for every one of us as we stand amid this turning point in our nation.  We see, surely, what is happening.  The question for us is – will be follow Jesus when he bids us to come with him? It is a good question to consider as we celebrate the life of a man who did follow Jesus – followed him all the way to the cross – the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King's final Sunday sermon was at our own Episcopal cathedral in DC.  In that grand pulpit of Washington National Cathedral, King said this: “…Our experience [is] that the nation doesn't move around questions of genuine equality […] until it is confronted massively, dramatically in terms of direct action […] I submit that nothing will be done until people of goodwill put their bodies and their souls in motion and it will be the kind, the sole force brought into being as a result of this confrontation that I believe will make the difference […] On some positions, cowardice asks the question: is it expedient? And then expedience comes along and asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? Conscience asks the question, is it right?  And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular. But [one] must do it because conscience tells [them] it is right.” (https://cathedral.org/blog/today-in-cathedral-history-mlks-final-sunday-sermon/) Folks, that time is now.  Jesus' call to us is now. And here's the thing – the passage in Isaiah about the prophet we heard this morning was telling us something perhaps we need to hear as we consider what Christ is asking of us.  Because in no less a way as was said about the prophet Isaiah, God is saying this to each of you now: “I formed you in the womb to be my servant, and I give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”  And that salvation, my friends, is the hope God has in mind for all of us – that beloved community where all are welcome, and no one is harmed. This is who you were formed in the womb to be – God's transformative agent, following Christ to where he abides – with the least, the last, the lonely, and the lost.  This is our faith, what we committed to in baptism.  And this is how we should honor the saints, like King, too. Because if we truly want to honor people like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., then we have to do more than attend breakfasts and recall his sermons/speeches – we must live as he lived, and be willing to die as he did. And if we truly want to follow Jesus, we must do more than go to church, pray, and read scripture – we must live as he lived and be willing to die as he did.  This past week, the Rt. Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, put it this way: “We are now engaged in a horrible battle that is eternal, that has gone on for millennia. […] and we are now, I believe, entering a time, a new era of martyrdom. Renee Good being the last of note of those martyrs. New Hampshire's own Jonathan Daniels, a man also of white privilege, stood in front of the blast of a sheriff in Haynesville, Alabama, to protect a young black teenager from a shotgun blast. He died and was martyred. We know of the women, the Maryknoll sisters, who stood alongside the poor and the oppressed in El Salvador and were brutally raped and murdered in the name of Jesus. [Archbishop] Oscar Romero, in a mass, called upon the death squads of El Salvador to lay down their arms or risk excommunication [and ] was martyred the next Sunday at the altar.  I have told the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire that we may be entering into that same witness. And I've asked them to get their affairs in order—to make sure they have their wills written, because it may be that now is no longer the time for statements, but for us with our bodies to stand between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable. And it may mean that we are going to have to act in a new way that we have never seen perhaps in our lifetime, except for these remote stories that I've just cited, to put our faith in the God of life, of resurrection, of a love that is stronger than death itself.” (https://www.nhepiscopal.org/blog) Amen Bishop!  Amen. “Now is no longer the time for statements, but for us with our bodies to stand between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable.” Not everyone can do this to be sure.  Those who care for others, like young children or aging parents, those who face physical, mental, or emotional challenges, and of course – the vulnerable themselves.  The rest of us though – we must make a choice and it is by no means easy.  Neither was it for Jesus, for Dr. King, or for any of the other martyrs of the church.  This does not mean we recklessly engage in violence, but it does mean we act not only on social media, but with our voices, our feet, our very bodies in the streets, in the halls of government, anywhere that children of God suffer – anywhere Jesus calls us to come and see. If we do this, if we follow Jesus, then King's words will come to be.  In the end of that sermon at Washington National Cathedral, he said: “So, however dark it is, however deep the angry feelings and the violent explosions are, I can still sing “We Shall Overcome.” We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice. We shall overcome because Thomas Carlyle is right: “No lie can live forever.” We shall overcome because William Cullen Bryant is right: “Truth, crushed to earth, will rise again.” […] With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair the stone of hope. With this faith, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. […] God grant that we would be participants in this newness and this magnificent development if we will, but do it. We will bring about a new day of justice and brotherhood and peace. And that day, the morning stars will sing together and the [people] of God will shout for joy.” And so, as we enter into our thirteenth year together amid these deeply troubling times, as we consider in our hearts the path that lay before us, I leave you with this from the epistle of St. Paul we heard this morning – that you may know my deep gratitude for all that you do in the name of Jesus, and be reminded of all that you have been given by God for the work that lay ahead.: St. Paul wrote: “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind […and] He will also strengthen you to the end.” Amen. For the audio, click below, or subscribe to our iTunes Sermon Podcast by clicking here (also available on Audible): Sermon Podcast https://christchurchepiscopal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sermon-January-18-2026-1.m4a   The Rev. Diana L. Wilcox Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge January 18, 2026 The Second Sunday After The Epiphany 1st Reading – Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-12 2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Gospel – John 1:29-42 The post “Now Is The Time!” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

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