Podcast appearances and mentions of Grace Episcopal Church

Doug & Diane recently had the opportunity to chat with George Marriner Maull (Founder & Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra) and Vocalist Cheryl Warfield (Founder of Manhattan Opera Repertory Ensemble or MORE) about their upcoming concert, Discover Angelitos Negros (Little Black Angels). Maull and Warfield – along with Composer & Pianist Patricio Molina – will present this special Black History Month concert at 3pm on Sunday, February 23rd at Grace Episcopal Church in Newark, New Jersey.During our conversation we touched upon the importance of bringing classical and operatic music into the spotlight and connecting new audiences to these genres through the innovative and immersive techniques spearheaded by their respective organizations. Maull's and Warfield's passion for music is contagious and their drive to make it accessible and more familiar is brilliant. We learned all about their musical backgrounds and experiences which have led them both to their careers. Angelitos Negros is a concert series launched in 2021 by MORE Opera to collectively serve Black and Latino communities severely impacted by the pandemic. The program was based on a poignant moment in the 1948 Mexican film of the same name in which a young child asks why there are no paintings by the great masters of Black angels. An acclaimed second iteration of Angelitos Negros was presented in December 2023, with composer-pianist Patricio Molina as musical director. The upcoming concert will feature a rousing rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the James Weldon Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson song known today as the Black National Anthem, in honor of its 125th anniversary; and a Discovery Concert exploration of “Hay una Antilla en Medio del Mar Caribe,” the traditional Dominican poem set to music, arranged by Molina.TDO is known for its teaching Discovery Concerts™ — musical performances featuring an interactive exploration segment that helps participants focus on specific details of the work — on stage and on the small screen. The Orchestra also presents community engagement programs in collaboration with its educational partners for underserved audiences in six New Jersey counties.Discover Angelitos Negros is free with registration at https://discoveryorchestra.org/angelitos-negros/. Groups wishing to attend should contact TDO Executive Director Rick Kaller at rick@discoveryorchestra.org. The concert snow date is Sunday, March 2 (at 3 p.m.) Asbury Park Vibes Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, Audible, and PandoraHosted by Diane DiMemmo & Doug DresherCopyright 2020-2025 Asbury Park Vibes. All rights reserved.

At some point I said I would be getting podcasts out on Mondays, but last week's came out on a Tuesday. I could have easily followed suit and posted this one tomorrow, but that would take away from the time it will take to write the stories for the January 21, 2025 regular edition of the Charlottesville Community Engagement. This particular podcast includes several stories that aired last Saturday on WTJU as well as two stories that will air next Saturday. Is this madness? Is there a method? I'm Sean Tubbs, and I'm not even sure if I know anymore.In this edition:* Albemarle Supervisors recognize MLK Day and award proclamation to Riverview Farm (learn more)* Property assessments in Albemarle are up an average of 5.1 percent in 2025 (learn more)* Only one Albemarle project recommended for funding in Smart Scale's sixth round (learn more)* Fluvanna and Louisa both retain leadership slate for 2025 (learn more)* Nelson Supervisors select Reed for chair, Ligon as vice chair (learn more)* Catalano selected as Greene Supervisor chair for 2025 in divided vote (learn more)* Missel to remain chair of Albemarle Planning Commission (learn more)* Fluvanna Supervisors signal interest in pursuit of meals tax (learn more)* Albemarle residents ask for more scrutiny on the spread of sewage sludge in the county (learn more)All of the stories above have already been in the print version of the newsletter, but these are the audio versions! Sign up to get both. Pay, if you like!First-shout: Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on January 26 at Mount Zion First African Baptist ChurchMark your calendar for January 26 at 5 p.m. when the Mount Zion First African Baptist Church will host the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration. Since 1985, the Celebration has been held to honor people who have served the community starting with Drewary Brown who received the first award that year.Since then, the event has honored 35 other members of the Charlottesville area for their commitment to Dr. King's ideals. During its anniversary year, the program will honor 40 years of past award winners. With leaders from Piedmont Virginia Community College, UVA, local government, and the community, the group will look forward to the future!The program will feature musical selections from the MLK, Jr. Community Choir, a Children's Choir, and Youth and Young Adults Choir. Leaders from a variety of faith traditions will participate in the event, which will feature former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney.Prior to the program beginning at 5, a special musical and reading prelude will occur at 4 in the church. Parking for the event is at Mt Zion, 105 Lankford Ave.The current snapshot of the story spreadsheet:Second shout-out: Supporting the Keswick Heritage Fund's Love Better ProjectThe Keswick Heritage Fund is a partnership of several churches in Albemarle County that provides education support and opportunities for professional development. One of their outreach programs is the Love Better Project, which provides scholarships to Black students in the Keswick area. The fund was created soon after the inaugural scholarship was awarded in 2020.Grace Episcopal Church, Union Grove Baptist, Union Run Baptist, Zion Hill Baptist and St. John Church are united for growth through community partnership and education. To learn more about the fund, the scholarships, and the churches themselves, visit their website at keswickheritagefund.com. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Weekly Update - Highlighting the Annual Leadership Retreat and a Special Introduction to Father James Brzezinski In this week's update for the third week of Epiphany 2025, we are introduced to Father James Brzezinski, the new rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Additionally, the episode covers the recent annual Leadership Retreat of the Diocese, held at Prude Ranch in Fort Davis, Texas, with visits to local churches and organizations. Key topics include the challenges faced by Border Patrol agents, the concept of Migration with Dignity, (Tool kit here: https://bit.ly/40mSZxr ) and the Oxford Movement's influence on contemporary church practices. Don't miss a detailed dive into the traditions and activities at seminaries like Nashota House, explaining the significance of Anglican vestments, worship practices, and the importance of bringing Christ to the community. 00:00 Weekly Update Introduction 00:32 Diocesan Leadership Retreat Recap 01:08 Exploring the Big Bend 04:09 Migration with Dignity Week 05:22 Meet Father James Brzezinski 06:08 Life at Nashota House Seminary 22:45 High Church vs. Low Church 26:59 The Oxford Movement and Clerical Attire 35:12 Unity in Diversity

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Advent 3C" held at Grace Episcopal Church, Georgetown, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

On this episode of Behind the Mitten, we says thanks to those who work hard to give back and to make Michigan just a little bit better for us all. We meet with four different non-profit organizations from around the state to hear about good things happening in the mitten.We start off with an organization that does some incredible work in the Traverse City region, The Father Fred Foundation. Candice Hamel, the executive director of the program joins us to tell us about the work they've been doing this past year. "The Father Fred Foundation offers help, hope, and compassion to anyone in our community with essential needs," and has been serving since 1989. The numbers speak for themselves: over 1500 pairs of new school shoes distributed, 15,000 bags of clothing and household goods handed out, close to half a million dollars in financial assistance provided, and almost one million dollars in food aid given. This was just in one year! Founded by Father Edwin “Fred” Frederick, a Catholic. priest who served the residents of the Traverse City State Hospital as its Catholic chaplain for thirty years. When the hospital closed in 1989, Fr. Fred's concern for the residents and their future inspired him to create the foundation, which now helps the entire Traverse City Community. Then we head to marvelous Marquette, and learn about the work that the United Way is doing in this part of Michigan. Andrew Rickauer, a Northern Michigan University grad, has been the executive director since 2019. United Way of Marquette County works together with the community on a variety of projects. They manage a county-wide volunteer program with over 2200 participants who have provided over 10,000 hours of work back, they've given away 10,000 pairs of socks, and have helped fund over 25 different community programs. Rickauer shares a few of their current campaigns, as well as why he loves this northern Michigan community. The Revive and Thrive Project is a unique organization that has a two-fold mission: to provide nourishing meals to those who are in a health crisis, and to train and empower our next generation of chefs. As soon as I heard this, I knew I had to volunteer. R&T works out of Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids (fun fact, this was President Ford's home parish!) and provides hundreds of incredible, healthy, delicious  and nutritious meals to communith members who are undergoing a health crisis or medical issues. Executive Chef Mandy Thompson runs the show here, and shares why food is so important to healing, and why working with our Michigan teenagers in the kitchen is so vital to their development.Our final guest has joined us before on the show, and we are always happy to share updates on the important work he is doing around the state, and to talk about his award-winning pizza. Fredi Bello, aka Fredi the Pizzaman, is a man on a mission, who is creating postive change one sensory room at a time. He's been making pizzas since he was a child, and runs a small, very old-school shop in Melvindale right outside of the D. No online ordering, no phone calls, you come in and pull a ticket, place your order and watch the magic unfold. Magical these pizzas are, with bubbly dough that Fredi makes fresh every day, and that earned the unprecedented 8.7 on BarStool Sports. The Fredi the Pizzaman Foundation operates seperately from the pizzeria, and relies on donations to help them place one hundred sensory rooms and countirng around the state, everywhere from schools to large arenas like the Breslin Center at Michigan State Univeristy and Ford Field in Detroit. Fredi started his mission to increase autism awareness and accomadations after his own son was diagnosed. There truly is power in pizza, and you'll find it here. 

Friday, May 17th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Ukrainian American ethnomusicologist, folklorist, and singer Nadia Tarnawsky leads the vocal ensemble Cappella Romana in village folk songs, sacred chants, and choral works for A Ukrainian Wedding at Grace Episcopal Church in Astoria. Board member Ken Richards, Delores Richards & Mary...

CDSP is in the process of rolling out an exciting new curacy program. We spoke with three participants in the pilot stages of the program about the difference it's making for their new congregations, the value of serving with experienced mentors, and more. The Rev. Mees Tielens (MDiv ‘23), PhD, is curate at St. Anna's Episcopal Church in Antioch, CA; the Rev. Angela Furlong ‘23 is assisting priest and associate for youth and families at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Frederick, MD; and the Rev. Katherine Frederick ‘23 is curate at Grace Episcopal Church in Fairfield, CA. Photos by Larry Canner (left) and Tom Minczeski (center, right).

Friday, January 26 at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Jenni Tronier, Mick Alderman & Toddy Adams with David Auburn's drama “Proof” at the Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach. Dr. Jeannine Jordan on the multi media performance at Grace Episcopal Church in Astoria, part of Pipe Organs of the PNW Coast,...

"America the Beautiful" is a patriotic American song. Its lyrics were written by Katharine Bates and its music was composed by church organist and choirmaster Samuel Ward at Grace Episcopal Church in Newark, New Jersey.

Episode 86 or Episode 5 of Season 2 Guest: Rev. Stuart Higginbotham, Episcopal Priest serving Grace Episcopal Church in Gainsville, Georgia. http://www.gracechurchgainesville.org. Full Bio below   Author of The Heart of a Calling     News Commend to you the work of Dr. Martin Shaw. Martin is a storyteller and author. https://drmartinshaw.com Stephen Jenkinson. He is a former Hospice and Palliative Care director in Toronto, Canada. Grief & Mystery. https://orphanwisdom.com Dr. Fanny Brewster has a new book out titled Race and the Unconscious: An Africanist Depth Psychology Perspective on Dreaming  August 4, 2023 Book Launch https://www.pacifica.edu/pacifica-news/dr-fanny-brewster-book-launch/ Personal Updates On Wednesday evening, September 13, I'll be joined by local musician Mike Bussey for an evening called “Songs and Stories of Weird Wisdom.” Cross Mills Library in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Write me at jim@jameshazelwood.net My Weekly Newsletter with an Essay on Mysticism and Psychology https://jameshazelwood.substack.com/   Poem by William Stafford The Way it Is There's a thread you follow. It goes among things that change. But it doesn't change. People wonder about what you are pursuing. You have to explain about the thread. But it is hard for others to see. While you hold it you can't get lost. Tragedies happen; people get hurt or die; and you suffer and get old. Nothing you do can stop time's unfolding. You don't ever let go of the thread.     Stuart's Bio I began my cure as rector of Grace in early January 2014, after serving as Senior Associate at St. Benedict's in Smyrna, Georgia, for over five years. Working with the entire leadership team at Grace, I have a particular passion for the intersection of contemplative practices and congregational development. Grace is an extraordinary community of nearly one thousand souls, and I feel blessed to live and pray among them as we prepare to celebrate our Bicentennial in 2028. I also serve as Assistant Professor in the Practice of Spiritual Formation and Ministry at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. At Candler, I focus on the contextual education of the Episcopal and Anglican seminarians, exploring the dynamics of congregational life in a “laboratory of spiritual imagination.” Candler School of Theology Anglican/Episcopal Studies Program My broader work as a priest, teacher, retreat leader, and author is grounded in the Christian contemplative tradition. I continue to share in ongoing conversations with friends from the New Contemplative Exchange, a fellowship first gathered by Thomas Keating, Richard Rohr, Tilden Edwards, and Laurence Freeman at St. Benedict's Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado in August 2017. Since that time, I contributed to and co-edited the volume Contemplation and Community: A Gathering of Fresh Voices for a Living Tradition (Crossroad, 2019) and am the author of The Heart of a Calling: The Practice of Christian Mindfulness in Congregational Ministry (Crossroad, 2021). Before “church life,” I studied in the pre-med program at Lyon College in Batesville, Arkansas (B.S. in Biology, summa cum laude), and I did my initial theological studies at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia (M.Div, honors in spiritual formation). I also completed a certificate in Anglican Studies and the Doctor of Ministry degree from the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee Tennessee. With the global contemplative community, I have worked with the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation, the World Community for Christian Meditation, Contemplative Outreach, the Candler School of Theology, Mepkin Abbey, and others. As well, I continue my practice and research into the connections between the Christian contemplative tradition and the Tibetan/Himalayan Buddhism, and I have a deep appreciation for the intersection of poetry and contemplative practice. My wife, Lisa, and I have one daughter, Evelyn. We both grew up in Southeastern Arkansas, in the Mississippi Delta, with fried catfish, sweet tea, and mosquitoes the size of small birds.                      https://contemplativereformation.blog   Host: James Hazelwood   James Hazelwood, author, bishop, and spiritual companion, is the author of Weird Wisdom for the Second Half of Life and Everyday Spirituality: Discover a Life of Hope, Peace, and Meaning. His website is www.jameshazelwood.net  

Getting my Masters at Harvard at age sixty-nine, I hope that I'm inspiring other women that there are no limits. There's absolutely no limits except for those you place on yourself. I never actually wrote a screenplay and now all these Film Festivals think I'm such a great writer.. . There's always a first time for everything. Why not me? Pamela S. K. Glasner is a critically acclaimed published author of fiction and non-fiction, a filmmaker, a playwright, a social advocate. She is also a proud member of the Writer's Guild of America, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films, the Connecticut Historical Society and Grace Episcopal Church. Additionally, she is a Registered Reader at both the Royal Society of London and the British Library.

Martha Porter is a Grand Rapids native and mom to two adult daughters. She retired in 2017 after a 40-year career with Amway Corporation. She is a long-time member of Grace Episcopal Church and currently serves on the vestry. Samee Teachworth graduated from St. Patrick School in Portland, Michigan, and came to Aquinas where she is studying Business Administration and Communication with a concentration in Human Resources. She is a passionate volleyball player and is active in Student Senate. She is proud to say that she comes from an agricultural background. As part of an Aquinas College class on preparing for life after college, students were paired with mentors from the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) across the street from the College. The course capstone project was a Generation Swap podcast interview exploring how generational differences can be a source of strength and growth.

"This Advent is my first as a disabled person." About today's speaker: The Rev'd Kate Harmon Siberine is rector of Grace Episcopal Church in East Concord, NH, and a church planter in Franklin, NH.   Advent for Every Body is a daily podcast exploring how human bodies bear God in our world. Listen every day in Advent in the "Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland" podcast feed, trinitycathpdx.podbean.com. 

Wanna bet? Richland County 2022 revenues to exceed projections: https://www.richlandsource.com/business/community_development/wanna-bet-richland-county-2022-revenues-to-exceed-projections/article_f1e4b6fe-6a74-11ed-b7b1-d7769abe4da4.html Winter gear available now at Grace Episcopal Church: https://www.richlandsource.com/news/winter-gear-available-now-at-grace-episcopal-church/article_e63f0a36-669e-11ed-862e-532a1fea1ee6.html Today — It's become an annual November lunch bet between Richland County Commissioner Tony Vero and county Auditor Pat Dropsey. What will be the final general fund revenue for the year?Support the show: https://www.sourcemembers.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jacob Funk is director of choirs at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington. He came to Clark from the University of Missouri—Kansas City where he completed his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Conducting. During his doctoral study he was a Graduate Assistant to the Choral Department, Associate Conductor of the Conservatory Concert Choir and co-conductor of the University Singers. While at UMKC he also served as Opera Chorus Master and the director of Canticum Novum. Jacob earned his masters degree in choral conducting from the University of British Columbia, and his undergraduate degree in vocal performance from John Brown University. Jacob has taught 5-12 grade vocal music in the state of Kansas. He served on the music faculty of John Brown University and Northwest Arkansas Community College, and served as the Associate Choir Master at Grace Episcopal Church in Siloam Springs, AR, where he conducted the Adult Choir and oversaw the Grace Children's Choir School. To get in touch with Jacob, you can email him at jfunk@clark.edu.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro episode to hear how to share your story with us. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson from Pexels

Margaret Arnold is the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University. Her new book, The Magdalene in the Reformation, is out now from The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Margaret Arnold is the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University. Her new book, The Magdalene in the Reformation, is out now from The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Margaret Arnold is the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University. Her new book, The Magdalene in the Reformation, is out now from The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margaret Arnold is the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University. Her new book, The Magdalene in the Reformation, is out now from The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Margaret Arnold is the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University. Her new book, The Magdalene in the Reformation, is out now from The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Margaret Arnold is the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University. Her new book, The Magdalene in the Reformation, is out now from The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John 12:1-8 5th Sunday of Lent Image: Mary of Bethany Anoints Jesus' Feet, photo by Fr. Lawrence Lew O.P., stained glass window in Grace Episcopal Church, NYC

Join us for worship from Seal Church. A copy of the service sheet can be found on the church website. www.sealpeterandpaul.com Preacher: Canon Anne Le Bas Image: Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus' feet. Stained glass window from Grace Episcopal Church in NYC. https://www.flickr.com/photos/paullew/33568138740 Today's hymn sung by St Martins in the Fields is: Immortal love, for ever full. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-le-bas/message

In this final episode of season 4 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Easter Sunday. The texts covered in this episode are Isaiah 65: 17-25, Psalm 118, and John 20:1-8. Our guests this week are:     The Rev. Kevin Antonio “KA” Smallwood, associate rector for Families, Children, and Youth at Grace Episcopal Church in Silver Spring Maryland, in the Diocese of Washington. When he's not praying, he's dancing to the rhythm of the beat for the tri-fold benefit of resisting the “isms”, self-care, and sharing the love!  The Rev. Christopher McNabb, program manager for Neighbor to Neighbor, a ministry of Episcopal Migration Ministries. When not working, Chris enjoys camping and hanging out with his rescue dog, Lucky.  The Rev. Dr. Erin Kirby, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Western North Carolina. She is a Sacred Ground Facilitator and is committed to social justice, racial reconciliation and seeing the sacred in all of Creation.      Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church's staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity. 

Cynthia McCarty, Director of Children and Youth Ministry at Holy Apostles, brings together leaders from the Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) for a robust discussion around cultivating impactful youth ministers. Participants in the discussion include Jeremy Demarest, Director of Children and Family Ministries at Calvary Episcopal Church; Nick Guerra, Director of Youth Ministry at Heartsong Church; Dietrich Kirk, CYMT Executive Director; Kris Konsowitz, CYMT Director of Coaching; and Hannah Minton, Director of Children and Youth Ministries at Grace Episcopal Church in Paducah, KY. ABOUT THIS SERIES Children and youth are more resilient than we can imagine, but as we move into the third year of pandemic life, how can we as adults help our children blossom and thrive in an ever-changing landscape that looks very different from that of our own childhoods? This Spring on Faithfully Memphis, leaders from across the EDWTN will take part in a series of conversations around creating a Beloved Community that values our children and youth. This series is for everyone, even those who are not actively parenting. Listen to other episodes in this series: Mindfulness Matters: Bishop Phoebe in Conversation with Noah Glenn: https://tinyurl.com/FMNoahGlenn Praying Off Script: Drew Massengale in Conversation with Mary Henry Thompson: https://tinyurl.com/FMDrewandMaryHenry You've Got a Friend in Me: Allison Pace in Conversation with Betty Peyton and Katherine Pace: https://tinyurl.com/FMAllisonPace

In this second episode of season 4 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Palm Sunday. The texts covered in this episode are Luke 19:28-40, Luke 22:14-23:56, and Psalm 31:9-16. Our guests this week are:     The Rev. Jazzy Bostock, a priest in the Diocese of Hawaii serving St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church and Maluhia Lutheran Church, both on the west side of O'ahu.  The Rev. Winnie Varghese, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia. She has served in multiple churchwide roles, including as a member of executive council and as voting secretary of General Convention.  The Rev. Jean Mornard, rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Huron, Diocese of South Dakota (home of the world's largest ringneck pheasant!). She is originally from Duluth, Minnesota, and grew up in a suburb of St. Paul.    Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church's staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity. 

Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Mary Lovell who will turn 100 on February 23. She lives at Clatsop Retirement Village in Astoria where Judy Atkinson joined me to record this interview.Mary has lived an interesting life and doesn't look a day over 80. She shares about growing up in Astoria, going to University of Oregon, being a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and PEO Chapter FE which she helped begin. She tells about her memories of living through the great depression, getting married before she finished her teaching degree, then becoming an aide at Astor School to teach PE and work in the library. She played organ at Grace Episcopal Church for the youth choir and has attended all of her adult life. Her family see her as "being brave, intelligent, with a great ear for music and a wonderful sense of humor.”

Today we're joined by the Rev. Greg Millikin, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in New Lenox, Illinois. We talk about Ruth, crossing boundaries, and God's unfailing love. Questions for reflection this week: - How does the story of Ruth help us better imagine God's love for us? - What can we learn from the boundary-crossing love in Ruth? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Grace Episcopal Church, New Lenox (https://gracenewlenox.org/) - Being Called, Being Gay, by the Rev. Greg Millikin (https://www.churchpublishing.org/beingcalledbeinggay) - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II. Our readings this morning: Psalms 1, 2, & 3, Amos 2:6-16, 2 Peter 1:1-11, and the Gospel of Matthew 21:1-11. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith derived from Ephesians 3:15-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II. Our readings this morning: Psalm 102, 1 Maccabees 4:36-59, Revelation 22:6-13, and the Gospel of Matthew 18:10-20. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith derived from Ephesians 3:15-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II. Our readings this morning: Psalm 105:1-22, 1 Maccabees 4:1-25, Revelation 21:22-22:5, and the Gospel of Matthew 18:1-9. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith derived from Ephesians 3:15-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II. Our readings this morning: Psalm 89:1-18, 1 Maccabees 3:1-24, Revelation 20:7-15, and the Gospel of Matthew 17:22-27. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith derived from Ephesians 3:15-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II. Today we commemorate Christ's Transfiguration. Our readings this morning: Psalm 99:5-9, Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Peter 1:13-21, and the Gospel of Luke 9:28-36. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith derived from Ephesians 3:15-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, & Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II. Our readings this morning: Psalm 101, 109: 1-4, 20-30, Acts 6:1-15, 1 Samuel 7:2-17, and the Gospel of Luke 22:14-23. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith derived from Ephesians 3:15-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, Volumes I & II, and the Iona Abbey Worship Book. Our readings this morning: Psalm 78, 1 Samuel 1:21-2:11, Acts 1:15-26, and the Gospel of Luke 20:19-26. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith derived from Ephesians 3:15-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John's-Grace Episcopal Church. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

Today we're joined by the Rev. Greg Millikin, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in New Lenox, Illinois. We talk about God's amazing love for us, our call to love one another, the importance of wrestling with (and taking seriously) scripture, and how sometimes we get a little too focused on the wrong things. Questions for reflection this week: - What is it about Leviticus, and these hard texts in particular, that terrifies us? - How can we wrestle serious with scripture, but through the lens of love? For example, how do we see Lev 18 and 20 with an understanding that chapter 19 ("love your neighbor...") is the fulcrum? - How can we engage in dialogue around LGBTQ, sexuality, and similar topics, using whatever privilege and authority we have in our contexts? Links mentioned in today's episode: - Grace Episcopal Church, New Lenox (https://gracenewlenox.org/) - Being Called, Being Gay, by the Rev. Greg Millikin (https://www.churchpublishing.org/beingcalledbeinggay) - Holy Imagination, by the Rev. Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams (https://bookshop.org/books/holy-imagination-a-literary-and-theological-introduction-to-the-whole-bible/) - Leviticus scene from The West Wing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSXJzybEeJM) - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQt8M5fw3DImMNZKCHgBRNw)

Today we are joined by The Very Reverend Bertie Pearson, Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown Texas. Bertie explores the history Apostolic Succession. Here is a link to Berie Pearson Podcast "The History of Christianity".Please email if you have questions or if we can be of assistance to you on your spiritual journey. Brin Bon: brin@incarnationatx.org Justin Yawn: jyawn@stlukesonthelake.orgWe apppreciate your listenership very much!

The Daily Office: Morning Prayer. Our liturgy is a compilation from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, & Enriching Our Worship, Volume I. Our readings this morning: Psalm 50, Wisdom 5: 9-23, Colossians 2: 8-23, and the Gospel of Luke 6: 39-49. We pray in grief and gratitude for Herb Hogue. We continue to use an inclusive-language Affirmation of Faith derived from Ephesians 3:15-17, written by John Schimminger of St. John’s-Grace Episcopal Church. The Bible version used for our readings and commentary references is the Fifth Edition New Oxford Annotated Bible, New Revised Standard Version, with the Apocrypha: An Ecumenical Study Bible (with minor adjustments for inclusivity).

Today we are joined by The Very Reverend Bertie Pearson, Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Georgetown Texas. Bertie explores the history and use of private confession in the church.Here is a link to Berie Pearson Podcast "The History of Christianity".Please email if you have questions or if we can be of assistance to you on your spiritual journey. Brin Bon: brin@incarnationatx.org Justin Yawn: jyawn@stlukesonthelake.orgWe apppreciate your listenership very much!

In this episode of Conversations with our Priests, recorded on September 17, 2020, hear The Rev. Nikki Mathis of St. Gregory the Great and The Rev. Dr. Stuart Higganbotham of Grace Episcopal Church as they discuss the following topic: Where do we experience joy in the midst of this pain and stress.

Mary Magdalene's story of conversion from sinner to saint is one of Christianity's most compelling and controversial stories. The identity of this woman, but more likely women, has been disputed since the early days of the Church, but her role as the first person to witness the resurrection of Christ makes her an astoundingly important figure in ways I was never privy to growing up. The Magdalene's interpretation changes throughout history, from medieval times to the Reformation, where the interpretation under Martin Luther takes on different meaning, which is the topic conversation today with Dr. Margaret Arnold. Her new book, The Magdalene in the Reformation is out now from The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press (2018). Margaret Arnold is the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University. Greg Soden is the host "Classical Ideas," a podcast about religion and religious ideas. You can find it on iTunes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Magdalene's story of conversion from sinner to saint is one of Christianity's most compelling and controversial stories. The identity of this woman, but more likely women, has been disputed since the early days of the Church, but her role as the first person to witness the resurrection of Christ makes her an astoundingly important figure in ways I was never privy to growing up. The Magdalene's interpretation changes throughout history, from medieval times to the Reformation, where the interpretation under Martin Luther takes on different meaning, which is the topic conversation today with Dr. Margaret Arnold. Her new book, The Magdalene in the Reformation is out now from The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press (2018). Margaret Arnold is the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University. Greg Soden is the host "Classical Ideas," a podcast about religion and religious ideas. You can find it on iTunes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Magdalene's story of conversion from sinner to saint is one of Christianity's most compelling and controversial stories. The identity of this woman, but more likely women, has been disputed since the early days of the Church, but her role as the first person to witness the resurrection of Christ makes her an astoundingly important figure in ways I was never privy to growing up. The Magdalene's interpretation changes throughout history, from medieval times to the Reformation, where the interpretation under Martin Luther takes on different meaning, which is the topic conversation today with Dr. Margaret Arnold. Her new book, The Magdalene in the Reformation is out now from The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press (2018). Margaret Arnold is the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Medford, Massachusetts. She received her PhD in Religious and Theological Studies from Boston University. Greg Soden is the host "Classical Ideas," a podcast about religion and religious ideas. You can find it on iTunes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Climate change is a problem that can no longer be left to a future generation.” - Pope Francis. The recent October 27th panel discussion by five local clergy -- and their responses to the Pope's recent encyclical on climate change -- help make us more aware how many clergy, especially on Bainbridge Island, have long stood up to address climate change among their congregations and in public. This podcast is a recording of “Faith and Climate Change — Do We Have a Moral Obligation to Act.” That topic was the subject of a panel of local clergy at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church on Bainbridge Island on Tuesday, October 27th. The event was co-sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap, the Bainbridge Island Citizens' Climate Lobby, and Climate Action Bainbridge. The podcast includes: 0:00 Event introduction - by Peggy Erickson, co-chair of Bainbridge Citizens' Climate Lobby 2:15 Introduction to clergy panel discussion, by Erika Shriner, board member of Climate Action Bainbridge, who moderated the clergy panel discussion 5:26 Question 1: What does your faith believe about humanity's relationship to the earth, and is there a moral imperative to care for the earth? 5:50 Response by Rev. Dee Eisenhauer, minister of Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, United Church of Christ 8:28 Response by Rabbi Paul Strasko, Congregation Kol Shalom 12:45 Response by Rev. Paul Stumme-Diers, Bethany Lutheran Church 15:15 Response by Rev. Eric Mason, Grace Episcopal Church 18:18 Response by Assemblyman Stan Brown, Baha'is of Bainbridge Island 20:30 Question 2: What has your faith community done, or planned to do, to incorporate climate action into your collective work and the lives of your members? 20:46 Dee Eisenhauer23:30 Paul Strasko26:48 Paul Stumme-Diers29:30 Eric Mason31:42 Stan Brown 33:45 Question 3: With lots going on, are we getting real results? How can we engage more people of faith to accept the science of climate change, and to act on it? 34:48 Dee Eisenhauer37:43 Paul Strasko42:10 Paul Stumme-Diers44:56 Eric Mason47:12 Stan Brown 51:51 Question 4: How do we mobilize massive numbers of people to do something constructive about climate change as soon as possible? 53:20 Dee Eisenhauer54:40 Paul Strasko55:24 Paul Stumme-Diers56:08 Eric Mason56:58 Stan Brown 57:45 Moderator closing remarks 58:51 Transition to presentations by climate change activists 59:05 How to share this BCB recording with your friends 59:40 Stacey Nordgren describes a Nov 18th workshop by EcoAdapt to enable the public to address climate change responses in the City of Bainbridge Island Comprehensive Plan update. 1:02:12 Dr. Michael Soman describes Citizens Climate Lobby 1:05:10 Brian Anderson describes Climate Action Bainbridge 1:09:11 Erika Shriner, describes Carbon Washington 1:12:42 Peggy Erickson wrap up, with mention of Earth Art Bainbridge. Please note that, for your listening convenience, this recording of the 100-minute October 27 event was shortened to 73 minutes by eliminating the Q&A session and editing the activist presentations. Credits: BCB recording technician, audio editor and publisher: Barry Peters

Victoria Robertson is coming back to Bainbridge Island this month from San Diego -- a route she has traveled frequently for five years. As described in this podcast with BCB host Carrie West, Victoria is returning for two special events, and to visit a person significant to her professional operatic and concert career. First, Victoria is offering a voice workshop on October 31st. She loves to share what she knows and loves to do including how to breathe deeply and how to freely project the voice. And boy, can she sing! Victoria is offering a breath and voice workshop for professional and amateur singers, public speakers, and anyone with a desire to learn some techniques and tricks (it's Halloween after all) on how to release your inner voice. She will be focusing on ways to access the full air column of the body and how to best produce vowels. The workshop is on October 31st, 9am-12noon, at Grace Episcopal Church, 8595 Day Rd., Bainbridge Island. See map. RSVP soon to hold a spot on her website. Second, she is returning to Bainbridge for her premier with the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra (BSO) on November 14th at 7:30pm and the 15th at 3 pm. This is her first time performing with BSO and she is very excited about working with Maestro Wesley Schulz. Victoria will be the soprano soloist in Carl Nielsen's "Symphony No. 3," and will be performing alongside baritone Charles Robert Stephens. This piece will be the finale of an evening of amazing music under the title of the featured piece, Piano Concerto Number 4, featuring Rick Rowley on piano. For details, visit Victoria's website or purchase tickets from the Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) webpage. The performance will be held at BPA in Winslow. The third (and continuing) reason for her frequent visits to Bainbridge involves her master teacher. As a professional opera and concert singer, Victoria trains with renowned opera master teacher, Michael Trimble, who is now semi-retired and lives on the island. Credits: BCB host: Carrie West; BCB audio editor and social media publisher: Barry Peters.

In this podcast, we meet Tommy Dillon -- the new Rector of Grace Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island. This is the second interview in the new BCB series called "Clergy on Bainbridge", which is part of the podcast radio show known as "Who's on Bainbridge." Tommy Dillon his process of learning about Grace and Bainbridge during the lengthy and extensive search process conducted by Grace Church. The congregation was seeking to replace their long-time minister, Bill Harper, who had given generous advance notice of his decision to retire from his leadership role at Grace. The voting members of the congregation (the Vestry) unanimously voted to call Tommy after receiving the endorsement of the ten trusted and diverse members of the Grace Call Committee. Tommy has been in service as rector at Grace since mid-summer 2015, and his official installation ceremony is scheduled for September 29th of this year. Tommy describes his prior service as rector of the St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in the urban core of San Francisco. He also reflects on his prior ministry in a suburban/rural area of Louisiana, before he moved to San Francisco. In this podcast, Tommy describes his love for the inspirational beauty of Bainbridge Island. He also reflects on the ways in which he is already participating in leadership and engagement in the wider Bainbridge and Kitsap community, for example, to the LGBTQ community. Following a proclamation adopted by the City Council of Bainbridge Island, Tommy organized a successful gay pride event in August with scores of participants.  Credits: BCB host, editor and publisher: Barry Peters.

“Life is not something we go through or that happens to us; it's something we create by our decisions," says OSU Professor Kathleen Dean Moore in her latest book, Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril. In this podcast -- by skype from her home in Corvallis, Oregon -- Professor Moore talks with BCB host Barry Peters about her upcoming presentationat Grace Church on Saturday, May 2nd on: “Red Sky in Morning: Ethics and Climate Change.” The themes of her talk come from her book, which gathers testimonies from a hundred of the world's moral leaders calling us to honor our obligations to future generations. Moore is a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Oregon State University, where she teaches environmental ethics, philosophy of nature and other courses in OSU's new MA program in Environmental Leadership. The talk will be sponsored by a large number of community organizations.  Patrons include: Interfaith Council; Malone Environmental Consulting; North Kitsap UU Church; Port Gamble S'Klallam Foundation; Stillwaters Environmental Center; and Sustainable Bainbridge (the parent of BCB). Sponsors of the talk include: CommonHouse; Earth Ministry; Grace Episcopal Church; Sound Spirit - Suquamish UCC Church; and Unity of North Kitsap. The event is open to the public, with a $5 suggested donation at the door. Credits: BCB host: Barry Peters; BCB audio editor: Chris Walker; BCB social media publisher: Diane Walker.

In this episode of What's Up Bainbridge, BCB host Sonia Scaer interviews Ann Strickland, Music & Art Director of Grace Episcopal Church, about the 2014 Fall Concert Series in September and November. The Fall Concert Series is held in the Grace Church sanctuary. And, as most musicians who have played there can attest, it's an amazing space to play and hear music.  The concert series is promoting local musicians and is a celebration of the work Rector Bill Harper has done on Bainbridge. He will be retiring in spring 2015. Here's the lineup:   - September 12: St. Paul de Vence  (stpaulband.com)  - September 28: Eli West (cahalenandeli.com)  - November 14: Zach Fleury (ziibra.com/zach-fleury) All of the musicians are from the Pacific Northwest. The Bainbridge Island locals are Benjamin Doerr and Zach Fleury. Concert tickets are on sale online. Tickets can be purchased individually per concert or as a set. In addition there is a no-host bar with special wines; light bar snacks are included in the ticket price. Tickets and information are available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/798995 All concerts are at Grace Church: 8595 NE Day Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA. Doors open at 6:30pm with a cocktail hour. The shows begin at 8:00pm. All ages are welcome. For this and other events at Grace Church visit their website at http://gracehere.org Credits: BCB host: Sonia Scaer; BCB audio editor: Barry Peters; BCB intro music: Tim Bird; BCB ferry music: DogFish Bay Studios; BCB podcast art: artopia creative.

In this episode of What's Up Bainbridge, BCB host Sonia Scaer interviews Ann Strickland, Art & Music Director of Grace Episcopal Church, about the monthly musical event “First Thursday Kirtan”. The public is welcome to join Ann and the Island Kirtan group on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. This is a musical event where participants sing with a call and response chant. This music is said to be good for settling the mind and also to focus on healing and wellness. Here is some interesting background about Kirtan: •   It began in India centuries ago as a spiritual practice, and was known as the layman's way to connect with the divine. •   In the last ten years, Kirtan has been introduced in the United States, and has transformed musically to appeal to the ears of American audiences. •   Kirtan is a new kind of concert experience in the West.  It's not so much a performance as a journey into the self through the practice of listening and singing.  The leaders at a Kirtan concert are called wallahs, and all participants become part of the music. In this episode, Ann Strickland came to the BCB studio to explain several elements of Kirtan, and to perform a short example of Kirtan chanting accompanied by her harmonium. The harmonium is a table-top reed organ with a keyboard and hand-activated bellows. For more information on Island Kirtan, visit their Facebook page at https://facebook.com/pages/Island-Kirtan/149408395149453 For this and other events at Grace Church visit their website at http://gracehere.org/index.php Credits:  BCB Host: Sonia Scaer; BCB Studio Techs: Jenn Round and Barry Peters; BCB Audio Editor: Jeffrey Powel; ferry music by Dogfish Bay Studios; music splash: Dave Bristow.