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This is the sermon for Sunday, 9/25/22, by the Right Reverend Dr. Ian T. Douglas, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. Recorded at Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport, Connecticut, the Rev. Peggy Hodgkins, Rector. Information about Trinity can be found at trinitysouthport.org.The Gospel for today is Luke 16:19-31:Jesus said, "There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man's table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The poor man died and was carried away by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was being tormented, he looked up and saw Abraham far away with Lazarus by his side. He called out, `Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am in agony in these flames.' But Abraham said, `Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in agony. Besides all this, between you and us a great chasm has been fixed, so that those who might want to pass from here to you cannot do so, and no one can cross from there to us.' He said, `Then, father, I beg you to send him to my father's house-- for I have five brothers-- that he may warn them, so that they will not also come into this place of torment.' Abraham replied, `They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.' He said, `No, father Abraham; but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.' He said to him, `If they do not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.'"
Music from the choirs of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church - Wilton, CT (Music)
On Pentecost Sunday, the Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut reflects on the presence of the Holy Spirit, our co-missioning at baptism, and what that means for us today.
Warning!!! The bishops have taken over the podcast for the final episode of the 5th season. Join bishops Ian T. Douglas and Laura J. Ahrens as they dwell in the gospel of Matthew 24:36-44, the gospel reading for the first Sunday in Advent. As you listen, what words, phrases, or images jumped out at you? And where might God be nudging you this Advent season?
In this episode we dive into JJNMA - what? We find out about a pilot program for a new missional project in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut to help parishes and individuals deepen their spiritual life and raise financial resources for engaging God's mission. With us today are the Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, bishop diocesan of the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT) and Tiffany Reed, Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. (more bio below) We started by exploring where the idea came from and whether joining the spiritual component with the fundraising component is new or unique, and how it particularly makes sense for Connecticut at this time. The bishop took us through some of the past history in ECCT, with its "Living Local Joining God (LLJG)" initiative for parishes, and some of the related resolutions that led to working with CCS. He also talked about what it means to "Join Jesus" and what the "New Missional Age" is all about. Tiffany then helped us look at what this looks like on the practical level, which includes reaching out to parishes, and how CCS works with clergy and lay leaders to help develop a culture of generosity. We talked about what parishes might want to raise new money for, and what fundraising for ECCT and Region initiatives might include. We ended with each of them sharing how this work is a spiritual practice! If you're interested in learning more, you can contact Tiffany Reed, Consultant to Joining Jesus in a New Missional Age, at treed@episcopalct.oro About our new guest: Tiffany Reed, Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a strategic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change. At CCS, Tiffany provides operational and strategic support to a team of 15 directors and works with client partners, planning and implementing programs that achieve fundraising goals and mission impact. Her work focuses on feasibility studies, assessments, and comprehensive campaign efforts. Prior to joining CCS, Tiffany spent ten years in the education sector as a teacher, administrator, and nonprofit program manager. She is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College, where she earned an A.B. in Political Science and Mathematics.
The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas is the bishop diocesan for the Episcopal Church in Connecticut. He keeps talking about the "new missional age." What is it? What isn't it? He explains!
Today’s guests are some of ECCT’s elected deputies and alternates who went to Austin, Texas for nearly two weeks in early July to be part of the triennial General Convention of The Episcopal Church. They share their reflections and some of the highlights from their time as official participants there. The General Convention of The Episcopal Churchtook place July 5-13 in Austin Texas and ECCT was among more than 100 dioceses that sent their bishops and elected deputies (and alternate deputies) to participate, listen, pray, discern, and vote (in either the House of Bishops or the House of Deputies) on what turned out to be more than 500 resolutions. True, a good number came “bundled” together for a single up or down vote. Other considered one at a time garnered more press, notably the revision of the Prayer Book, welcoming the Church in Cuba back into The Episcopal Church, and approving marriage rites and expansive language liturgies. Still more set policies to form the basis for advocacy in Washington, D.C. while dozens of others made small changes to the canons (church laws) that will reshape the way we act, and respond, as an institution. (Direct linkto official Summary of Actions for a list of resolutions and their final status; direct linkto the Virtual Binder for the text of the resolutions in final, adopted language. There were legislative committee meetings and hearings, a series of resolutionsas well as a poignant service of Lamentthat emerged out of the #metoo movement, public witnesses by Bishops United Against Gun Violence, a visit to stand in solidarity with womenat a residential immigrant detention center, daily worship including a revival, vendors and exhibitors telling their story or selling their products and services, gatherings (seminaries, affinity groups, partnership members, provinces), three topical convention-wide conversations, an invitation from our Presiding Bishop into the “Way of Love,” and so much more. Episcopal Church in Connecticut's Deputation to General Convention 2018: Bishops: the Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas and the Rt. Rev. Laura J. Ahrens Lay Deputies: Suzy Burke; A. Bates Lyons; Alli Huggins; Don Burr. Lay alternates: Shirley Wick; Ted Mollegen Clerical Deputies: The Rev. Molly James; the Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell; the Rev.Linda Spiers; the Rev. Carlos de la Torre. Clerical alternates: The Rev. Sandra Cosman; the Rev. Jonathan Folts
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07, organist Christopher Houlihan ’09, director The Rev. Allison Read, chaplain The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, bishop Take comfort and joy from this Christmas celebration of word and song. A freewill offering will be taken. The annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols marks the beginning of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. The service includes music of the season offered by the Chapel Singers – the oldest continuing student group on campus – the Trinity College Gospel Choir, and the Trinity African Choir. The music this year is directed for the first time by Christopher Houlihan ’09, newly appointed College Organist and Director of Chapel Music. A brass quintet and timpani joins the choirs, and Vaughn Mauren ’07 accompanies on organ. Trinity College warmly invites the public to attend the free event.
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07, organist Christopher Houlihan ’09, director The Rev. Allison Read, chaplain The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, bishop Take comfort and joy from this Christmas celebration of word and song. A freewill offering will be taken. The annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols marks the beginning of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. The service includes music of the season offered by the Chapel Singers – the oldest continuing student group on campus – the Trinity College Gospel Choir, and the Trinity African Choir. The music this year is directed for the first time by Christopher Houlihan ’09, newly appointed College Organist and Director of Chapel Music. A brass quintet and timpani joins the choirs, and Vaughn Mauren ’07 accompanies on organ. Trinity College warmly invites the public to attend the free event.
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07, organist Christopher Houlihan ’09, director The Rev. Allison Read, chaplain The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, bishop Take comfort and joy from this Christmas celebration of word and song. A freewill offering will be taken. The annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols marks the beginning of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. The service includes music of the season offered by the Chapel Singers – the oldest continuing student group on campus – the Trinity College Gospel Choir, and the Trinity African Choir. The music this year is directed for the first time by Christopher Houlihan ’09, newly appointed College Organist and Director of Chapel Music. A brass quintet and timpani joins the choirs, and Vaughn Mauren ’07 accompanies on organ. Trinity College warmly invites the public to attend the free event.
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07, organist Christopher Houlihan ’09, director The Rev. Allison Read, chaplain The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, bishop Take comfort and joy from this Christmas celebration of word and song. A freewill offering will be taken. The annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols marks the beginning of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. The service includes music of the season offered by the Chapel Singers – the oldest continuing student group on campus – the Trinity College Gospel Choir, and the Trinity African Choir. The music this year is directed for the first time by Christopher Houlihan ’09, newly appointed College Organist and Director of Chapel Music. A brass quintet and timpani joins the choirs, and Vaughn Mauren ’07 accompanies on organ. Trinity College warmly invites the public to attend the free event.
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07, organist Christopher Houlihan ’09, director The Rev. Allison Read, chaplain The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, bishop Take comfort and joy from this Christmas celebration of word and song. A freewill offering will be taken. The annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols marks the beginning of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. The service includes music of the season offered by the Chapel Singers – the oldest continuing student group on campus – the Trinity College Gospel Choir, and the Trinity African Choir. The music this year is directed for the first time by Christopher Houlihan ’09, newly appointed College Organist and Director of Chapel Music. A brass quintet and timpani joins the choirs, and Vaughn Mauren ’07 accompanies on organ. Trinity College warmly invites the public to attend the free event.
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07, organist Christopher Houlihan ’09, director The Rev. Allison Read, chaplain The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, bishop Take comfort and joy from this Christmas celebration of word and song. A freewill offering will be taken. The annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols marks the beginning of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. The service includes music of the season offered by the Chapel Singers – the oldest continuing student group on campus – the Trinity College Gospel Choir, and the Trinity African Choir. The music this year is directed for the first time by Christopher Houlihan ’09, newly appointed College Organist and Director of Chapel Music. A brass quintet and timpani joins the choirs, and Vaughn Mauren ’07 accompanies on organ. Trinity College warmly invites the public to attend the free event.
The Chapel Singers featuring the Trinity College Gospel Choir and the Trinity African Choir Ellen Dickinson, carillonneur Vaughn Mauren ’07, organist Christopher Houlihan ’09, director The Rev. Allison Read, chaplain The Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, bishop Take comfort and joy from this Christmas celebration of word and song. A freewill offering will be taken. The annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols marks the beginning of the holiday season for the Greater Hartford community. The service includes music of the season offered by the Chapel Singers – the oldest continuing student group on campus – the Trinity College Gospel Choir, and the Trinity African Choir. The music this year is directed for the first time by Christopher Houlihan ’09, newly appointed College Organist and Director of Chapel Music. A brass quintet and timpani joins the choirs, and Vaughn Mauren ’07 accompanies on organ. Trinity College warmly invites the public to attend the free event.