Podcast appearances and mentions of james episcopal church

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Advent 1C - Awake to Joy and Life and Light" held at St. James Episcopal Church, Taylor, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

Exploring St. James Episcopal Church in Clovis, NM: A Rich History and Vibrant Community Join Bishop Michael Hunn and the Rev. Simon Carian as they delve into the rich history and vibrant community of St. James Episcopal Church in Clovis, NM. Discover the town's origins as a railroad hub, its agricultural and dairy economy, and the presence of Cannon Air Force Base. Learn about the diverse ministry efforts—including community outreach, bilingual services, and unique events like the Blessing of the Animals and Chili Day— that make St. James a welcoming and active part of Clovis. Don't miss the stories of creative initiatives like the Hartley House purse drive, all aimed at strengthening the local community. Whether you're visiting Clovis or part of the diocese, St. James offers a warm welcome and a rich tradition of service and faith. 00:00 Welcome to St. James Episcopal Church 00:47 Discovering Clovis, New Mexico 02:19 The Agricultural and Military Influence in Clovis 04:41 The Heart of St. James Community 06:33 Reviving Traditions and New Celebrations 10:25 Blessing of the Animals 16:03 Community Outreach Initiatives 18:28 Introducing Bilingual Services 21:48 Understanding the Needs of the Spanish-Speaking Community 23:53 Conclusion and Invitation

On episode 71 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Fred Hearns and Ashley Morrow of the Tampa Bay History Center. Tune in as they discuss Tampa's black history, the history of Central Ave, the Scrub, and the consequences of urban renewal on the black community. Fred Hearns is the curator for black history at the history center and Ashley Morrow is the program manager for a partnership with the Tampa Housing Authority to provide educational experiences in the historic St. James Episcopal Church. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:14:06 - Seminole Wars 0:25:47 - Civil War 0:28:19 - Black Land Owners 0:37:18 - The Scrubs Black Militia  0:43:01 - The Harlem of the South 0:46:34 - St. James Episcopal Church 0:47:58 - St. Peter Claver Burnt Down 0:51:11 - The Consequences of Urban Renewal 1:14:41 - Tampa Riots  1:18:07 - Moses White 1:23:15 - Former Black Employers 1:26:05 - Outro

Weekly Update: A Case for Love & Ministry Updates for Diocese of the Rio Grande In this weekly update for the last week of January 2024, discussions cover 'A Case for Love' - a film showcasing the teachings of Michael Curry and the Episcopal Church, and an episode of On Point regarding 'de-churching' in America. The speaker also highlights his participation in the ordination to priesthood of Reverend Leona Brahm at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos, New Mexico, sharing details of her role in the diocese. Further into the video, there is a staunch call to welcoming diverse individuals into the Episcopal Church, highlighting their inclusivity and openness. The video ends with optimistic hopes around the outreach of the film 'A Case for Love'. 00:06 Introduction and Weekly Update 00:20 A Case for Love: A Film About Love and the Episcopal Church 00:34 De-Churching in America: An Analysis 01:07 Ordination of Reverend Leona Brahm 04:04 The Episcopal Church: A Place of Love and Acceptance 05:47 A Case for Love: The Film's Message and Impact 08:47 The Power of Love: Stories from A Case for Love 10:34 Conclusion: The Hope for Love to Reach Beyond

Merry Christmas from St. James Episcopal Church! The Rev. Gray Hodsdon asks, "Do you believe in miracles?"

Merry Christmas from St. James Episcopal Church! In this special Christmas Eve sermon, Rev. Phillip Craig, Jr. invites us into a journey of awe and wonder. Join us as we explore the precious moments of our Christmas play, where children bring the story of Bethlehem to life, complete with stars, angels, and even a Bethlehem duck! Dive into the insights and reflections of Rev. Craig as he discusses the power of awe - an impactful emotion that can influence our well-being and sense of community. This sermon is not just a retelling of the Christmas story; it's an invitation to rediscover awe in the every day and recognize the divine design in our world. Let's celebrate the birth of Christ and embrace the joy, community, and love surrounding us this Christmas. Listen now and let your heart be filled with the true spirit of Christmas. #ChristmasEveSermon #StJamesChurch #RevPhillipCraigJr #AweAndWonder #ChristmasSpirit Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14(15-20) Psalm 96

Experience the Magic of the Season with St. James Episcopal Church's Nativity Play! Our enchanting production captures the essence of the Christmas story with a heartfelt performance by our talented children. Join us on a journey to Bethlehem, filled with inspiring music, beautiful costumes, and a timeless message of hope and joy. Don't miss this uplifting holiday treat, perfect for the whole family! Click to watch and let the spirit of Christmas fill your home. #StJamesNativity #ChristmasSpirit #WilmingtonNC

But Wait, There's More! In a compelling sermon for All Saints Sunday, Rev. Phillip Craig of St. James Episcopal Church reveals the profound depths of our identity as God's beloved. Drawing from 1 John 3:1-3 and Matthew 5:1-12, he assures us that being a child of God is just the beginning - there's more to our story and our spiritual journey. As we honor the communion of saints past and present, this message invites us to a deeper understanding and celebration of the divine love surrounding us. Join us to uncover the 'more' that awaits in our faith and life as part of God's family.

We saw that y'all loved the first two faith leader panels so much that today we are bringing you the third and final installment. If you missed the first two–first, you should go back and listen to them. These panels of religious leaders were part of Texas Impact's three Houston Faith Votes kick-off events, a partnership between local congregations and organizations in Houston working to increase civic engagement and voting, but the material from these conversations isn't Houston-specific. Hopefully they inspire all of us to engage our congregations in civic engagement work, and specifically to mobilize our congregations and communities to participate in every election. Spoiler–Texas Impact has tools for you to do that. Check out texasimpact.org or the materials from the Houston Faith Votes campaign at houstonfaithvotes.org.  Here to inspire you to do that are the panelists from the August 27 faith leaders panel at Servants of Christ UMC:  Bishop Cynthia Harvey Bishop of the Texas Annual Conference of the UMC Rev. Harvey Clemons Jr., Senior Pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Rabbi Josh Fixler Associate Rabbi of Congregation Emanu El And Rev. Victor Thomas Dean of the East Harris Convocation and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church  

In this episode Forrest talks with Jerry Cappel and Collin Cornell from the Center for Deep Green Faith. Their work is grounded in the belief that the global problems of environmental degradation, climate change, violence, and injustice, are rooted in a crisis of spirit and of faith. The Center for Deep Green Faith then aims to help individuals and communities to  cultivate a more environmentally aware, ecologically grounded spirituality and faith praxis.  Guest: Jerry Cappel and Collin Cornell Center for Deep Green FaithJerry Cappel: LinkedIn, St. James Episcopal Church in Shelbyville, KY Collin Cornell: LinkedIn, Candler School of Theology, Emory University Mentions: Earthkeepers Ep. 73—Life, Death, and Compost Theology: Learning from the Farminary with Wesley Willison Jesus in the wilderness—Mark 1:12-13 The Lord's Prayer—Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4 Contemplation & Care for Creation Certificate Program from Deep Green Faith Man in the Garden of Eden—Genesis 2:15 Karl Barth—Biography and Theology (Center for Barth Studies, Princeton Theological Summary), The Gospel Coalition, essay on Barth's adultery Creation groaning—Romans 8:18-25 Keywords: faith, environment, creation, climate change, land, Christianity, church, Scripture, theological education, transformation, technology, spirit, ecological discipleship, ecological justice, burnout, God, teaching, formation, consulting, courses, community, students, certificate, ecotheology, ecospirituality, nature, words, prayer, worship, activism, contemplation, millennials, despair, Hebrew Scripture, death, hope, Jesus Christ, Karl Barth, race, racial reconciliation, conversion Find us on our website: Circlewood.Donate here to Earthkeepers Podcast. Join the Stand.

Charlie speaks at Dayspring Christian Academy's “Remember America” series at the Lancaster County Convention Center, only two days after Nikole Hannah-Jones spoke at St. James Episcopal Church in downtown Lancaster, presenting two diametrically opposed visions for America. Charlie explains why he is very happy to put his vision for America against Nikole Hannah Jones, author and creator of the 1619 lie. Charlie outlines why the Constitution is in fact the greatest political document created in all of history, and why, in contrasty to Hannah-Jones presentation, the Constitution was not a "make good" on the Declaration of Independence, but rather a fulfillment of the providential promises first articulated by the Founding Fathers as they broke with the British Empire. Charlie then explains the difference between a Constitutional Republic manifested by the Founding Fathers and a Democracy, which is often promoted and discussed by Hannah-Jones and others on the left. But why are we even having to defend the founding documents and other obviously exceptional institutions in America? Charlie confronts the deconstructionist doctrines that are currently poisoning the American body politic and then lays out the very basic actions required by each of us to defend, restore and preserve America.  Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arabella Brown, a young person from St. James Episcopal Church in Marietta GA, gave a powerful sermon to the graduating seniors of The Diocese of Atlanta on May 22. She speaks of leaving familiar places, that it will be hard along the way, and that God will always be with us. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about young people and their capacities, their offerings, and what adults must do to create spaces for them to lead. Listen in for the full conversation.Read Arabella's full sermon: https://episcopalatlanta.org/news/2022-graduation-celebration/

Youth Sunday Service on the Fifth Sunday of Easter at St. James Episcopal Church in Wilmington, NC.

I am honored today to be chatting with Father Daniel Rivera – an UNO Soul. He is the Vicar of St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, Sacerdote Vicario de la Iglesia San Gabriel.Father Daniel is the epitome of community service and being a beacon of light in Loudoun County, VA. He is very humble about this and says that it is part of his faith and ministry, but he goes above and beyond his ministry. Father Daniel has been the Vicar of St. Gabriels' Church for 8.5 years. He didn't go to the seminary until he was 40 years old. He studied social work, divinity, and theology. He formerly was an engineer working in IT. Father Daniel puts his whole heart and soul into serving the people in our community that are most in need. He says that it takes a village to provide service for the community – he's an important fiber in the tapestry of our community. Thank you Father Daniel!The services are at 10 a.m. on Sundays at Belmont Ridge Middle School and at 3 p.m. in Spanish at St. James Episcopal Church in Leesburg, VA. https://www.saintgabriels.net/⚕️ Listen to Father Daniel talk about the importance of vaccines. “I protect myself. I protect my family. I protect you. We protect one another.”  (3:01)

In this second of two parts of this podcast, Henrietta is joined with Rev. Elizabeth Back and Daniel Martin at St. James Episcopal Church. The three sit outside on a beautiful autumn day and reflect on shared experiences involving family, faith, and friends. The group touches on creating new traditions, building community in different ways, how important music is in the community, and staying connected with old friends while making new ones. Join the Conversation… Soak it all in. Connect with what drives you forward. Get inspired to share with others.

In this first of two parts of this podcast, Henrietta is joined with Rev. Elizabeth Back and Daniel Martin at St. James Episcopal Church. The three sit outside on a beautiful autumn day and reflect on shared experiences involving family, faith, and friends. The group touches on "God Love", the specialness of having a church family, and practicing faith and new skills while in quarantine. Join the Conversation… Soak it all in. Connect with what drives you forward. Get inspired to share with others.

I am deeply grateful for the invitation to preach and celebrate the Holy Eucharist today at St. James Episcopal Church, in Ormond Beach, Florida. Fr. Roy Allison, their wonderful Rector gave me this gift and opportunity to take his Sunday Service for him.  It was a true joy to share my heart within the beautiful … Continue reading "Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost: The Christ Focus" The post Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost: The Christ Focus appeared first on From Silence+Something To Say.

"You have to see the pictures, to understand how beautiful this renovation is." These are the words from Nate Imig on this episode of Urban Spelunking with co-host Bobby Tanzilo. They explore the newly remodeled former St. James Episcopal Church on 8th and Wisconsin. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/st-james-revisit.html

"You have to see the pictures, to understand how beautiful this renovation is." These are the words from Nate Imig on this episode of Urban Spelunking with co-host Bobby Tanzilo. They explore the newly remodeled former St. James Episcopal Church on 8th and Wisconsin. Full article here: https://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/st-james-revisit.html

St. James Online Services: Sunday, July 26, 2020 by St. James Episcopal Church

St. James Online Services: Sunday, July 19, 2020 by St. James Episcopal Church

St. James Online Services: Sunday, July 12 by St. James Episcopal Church

St. James Online Services: July 5, 2020 by St. James Episcopal Church

St. James Online Services: Sunday, June 8, 2020 by St. James Episcopal Church

St. James Sunday Service: June 21, 2020 by St. James Episcopal Church

St. James Sunday Service: June 14, 2020 by St. James Episcopal Church

St. James Sunday Service: May 31, 2020 by St. James Episcopal Church

Sunday Service for May 17 at St. James Episcopal Church.

Easter 5 service at St. James Episcopal Church.

On this episode Alli shares her experience at the Laundry Love of Greater Danbury at the White Street Wash in Danbury. Alli met with Denise Holl to learn about the ministry and where Denise sees God at work.  Learn more about Laundry Love at Laundrylove.org. If you would like to get involved with the Laundry Love of Greater Danbury, contact Denise at drholl @ yahoo.com. LLGD is run by volunteers and funded by philanthropy. To keep costs and organizational functions to a minimum, St. James’ Episcopal Church functions as fiduciary for Danbury’s Laundry Love. Donations should be sent to St. James (25 West St., Danbury, CT 06810), and directed to Laundry Love of Greater Danbury.

St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, LA: Morning Prayer - Easter 4.

Fourth Sunday of Easter (2020.05.03)- Audio Only by St. James Episcopal Church

Service for the Third Sunday of Easter @ St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, LA

In its milestone 50th episode, Cape Fear Unearthed ventures into some of the most beautiful and historic places in the region with a look at the cemeteries and graveyards of the Cape Fear. Learn about the origins of and notable residents within burial grounds like Oakdale Cemetery, Bellevue Cemetery, Pine Forest Cemetery, St. James Episcopal Church graveyard and the burial ground at Brunswick Town's St. Philips Church. They are hardly the only cemeteries and graveyards in the region, but they are the historic grounds that hold some of the area's most fascinating history. Joining the conversation is Eric Kozen, superintendent of Oakdale Cemetery, who discusses how burial grounds chart the evolution of the region, why Oakdale was so vital to Wilmington's growth and why cultural changes have shifted how we relate to cemeteries over time. Cape Fear Unearthed is written, edited and hosted by Hunter Ingram. Additional editing by Adam Fish. The show is sponsored by Northchase Family Dentistry and Tidewater Heating & Air Conditioning. Sources: – History of Oakdale Cemetery, by Janet Seapker. https://www.oakdalecemetery.org/history-of-oakdale-cemetery/ – "Wilmington: Lost but Not Forgotten," by Beverly Tetterton – History of St. James Parish, https://www.stjamesp.org/history/ – Archive materials from the New Hanover County Library's NC Room

Second Sunday of Easter by St. James Episcopal Church

Meet two of the finest musicians in Southern California. Hear how music came into their lives and how music has led them to two of the most prominent positions in Church Music anywhere in the country. We will explore the rich musical program at St. James and how it has developed over the last 20 years under the director of Canon Buonemani. You will hear a wide variety of music recorded live by the St James Choir and special organ arrangements written by both Canon Bounemani and Dr. Mueller, performed on the historic organ at St. James. It is certainly the continuation of the rebirth of the great English choral tradition and proof that tradition is alive and well in Southern California at the hands of this spectacular musicians. St. James in the City website: http://stjla.org/MUSIC: Bransle de Bourgogne from Suite francaise Francis Poulenc arranged and performed by Dr. Tom Mueller at St. James EpiscopalMUSIC: Fanfare for the Common Man Aaron Copland arranged and performed by James Buonemani at St. James EpiscopalMUSIC: Bransle de Champagne from Suite francaise Francis Poulenc arranged and performed by Dr. Tom Mueller at St. James EpiscopalMUSIC: Trois danses pour orgue- No. 1 Jean Alain performed by Dr. Tom Mueller at St. James EpiscopalMUSIC: Magnificat - -Collegium Regale- - Herbert Howells performed by St. James Choir, James Buonemani, Conductor, Dr. Tom Mueller, organistMUSIC: I wonder as I wander- - trad. arr. J. Aaron McDermid (b. 1974) performed by St. James Choir, James Buonemani, ConductorMUSIC: Motet- Sancta Maria, Regina caeli - -Second Eve- Ola Gjeilo performed by St. James Choir, James Buonemani, ConductorOriginal Air Date December 9, 2017

Easter Day service at St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge

An audio version of the Palm Sunday service with Morning Prayer from St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, LA.

Audio recording of Morning Prayer for the Fifth Sunday in Lent at St. James Episcopal Church.

Morning Prayer, Rite II from St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge

Sermon given during on the day of the St. James Episcopal Church's 10:30 a.m. service, on Sunday, March 1.

Sermon given during on the day of the St. James Episcopal Church's Annual Meeting, Sunday, January 26.

Today’s Advent reflection comes from The Rev. Ranjit Mathews, the 22nd Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, in New London, CT. He has served in this capacity for the past two and half years. He is passionate about being a mid-wife to the Realm of God in New London and the broader world, and wants to offer fresh expression of this ancient faith. His hobbies include politics, movies and hip hop culture and music. He lives with his spouse, Johanna, and their son, Dhruv in New London. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Check out EMM’s blog for latest updates, opportunities, and alerts: Blog: https://episcopalmigrationministries.org/blog/ Join in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. ----------------------------------------------- Episcopal Migration Ministries: www.episcopalmigrationministries.org, www.facebook.com/emmrefugees, Twitter & Instagram, @emmrefugees

St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, 12/15 Sermon

Find the printed materials for the Annual Report here.

St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, 11/17 Sermon

All Saints Sermon, 2019. Given by The Rev. Chris Duncan, St James Episcopal Church Rector. Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

We start Season 4 with Chris Brown, a long-time member of St James Church and someone who has painstakingly gone through the meeting minutes of the lay leadership and the records of the births, deaths, marriages and ceremonies that made the St James community from the 1840's until today. Chris's story of the early church and the transition through the Civil War years is remarkable. For example, could slaves marry in the church? Could they be buried in the cemetery? Where did the church spend their money? Chris Brown has the whole story.  https://www.stjamesmarietta.com Also checkout: https://www.archiveatlantapodcast.com https://www.mariettahistory.org https://www.cobblandmarks.com  

St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, 10/13 Sermon by St. James Episcopal Church

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

Ben Maas is affectionately known in the community as "Father Ben". Father Ben has been the Rector of Saint James Episcopal Church since 2013. A great perspective from a man involved in the church, the school and the community. Father Ben is married and has two kids. In each episode of Learning to Dad with Tyler Ross, Tyler pulls lessons, tools and experiences from his guests, high achieving professionals (investors, entrepreneurs, business owners, athletes, etc) who've managed to find balance between their personal pursuits and being a thoughtful, deliberate father and partner. In these long form interviews, guests provide the listeners the value of their experiences, from taking professional risks to how they pivoted their professional approach after starting a family. Stories of successes and failures, personal losses and gains, stories of how to be good and great.

St. James Episcopal Church, Stonehaven, Scotland, UK, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35

Sermon by guest preacher, the Rev. Janet Vincent, given at the 10:30 service on Lent 3C, 24 Mar 2019, at St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This is your Red Church Door Sermon from Sunday, March 24th 2019 - The 3rd Sunday in Lent - from the Rev. Elsa Worth. This sermon was shared with the people of St. James Episcopal Church in Keene, NH where Elsa serves as Rector. The Lectionary Readings for this week's sermon can be found: here. You can visit St. James Episcopal in Keene online at: https://www.stjameskeene.com/ Elsa Worth has been an ordained leader for 20 years, first as a Unitarian Universalist minister, and then as an Episcopal priest. She comes to St. James after 9 years in CT, where she served as rector at Christ Church in Bethany and Grace Church in Trumbull, as well as Associate Rector at Christ and Holy Trinity Church in Westport. She was the transitional deacon at St. Thomas Church and the chaplain at Wentworth Douglass Hospital, both in Dover, NH, and served as the minister of Second Parish in Hingham, MA. She is a graduate of Andover Newton Theological School, the NH Institute for Therapeutic Arts and Sarah Lawrence College.

Gospel and Sermon for 20 Pentecost, Year B - The Rev. Chris Duncan by St. James Episcopal Church

Homily for Episcopal Schools Sunday 2018 - Lauren T. Ray, Head of School by St. James Episcopal Church

Gospel Reading and Sermon, 23 Sept 2018, Pentecost 18B - The Rev. Chris Duncan by St. James Episcopal Church

Gospel and Sermon for 17 Pentecost, Year B, September 16, 2018 - The Rev. Chris Duncan by St. James Episcopal Church

Sermon for 16 Pentecost, Year B - 9 Sept 2018 - The Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr. by St. James Episcopal Church

Sermon for Pentecost 15B, 2 Sept 2018 at 10:30 - The Rev. Chris Duncan by St. James Episcopal Church

Sermon for 13 Pentecost, Year B - August 19, 2018 - The Rev. Ralph F. Howe, Jr. by St. James Episcopal Church

Sermon for 10PentecostB, 29 July 2018, The Rev. Ralph F. Howe Jr. by St. James Episcopal Church

The Rev. Chris Duncan's first Sunday sermon, having newly arrived as the 24th Rector of St. James Episcopal Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Hometown is a podcast from Episcopal Migration Ministries. Be sure to subscribe – we’ll continue to release special episodes throughout the summer! Interview Today’s episode features an interview with Amanda Payne, Minister to Youth & Children at St. James Episcopal Church in Dallas. Amanda’s youth group is primarily composed of youth who were Karen refugees. Her ministry is powerful, her story is stirring, and her work for welcome is inspiring. Amanda talks about EMM’s Love God, Love Neighbor (LGLN) program. We are actively seeking congregations, dioceses, or even provinces to partner with us as hosts of future LGLN trainings. Interested? Let us know! emm@episcopalchurch.org Support EMM From now through July 13, EMM is running a t-shirt fundraiser campaign! Get your very own #SupportRefugees EMM t-shirt at bit.ly/EMMtshirt. Join us in the work of welcome by making a donation to Episcopal Migration Ministries. No gift is too small, and all are put to use to welcome our newest neighbors. Visit www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/give or text HOMETOWN to 91999. ——————————– Our theme song composer is Abraham Mwinda Ikando. Find his music at www.abrahammwindamusic.com. Follow EMM on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: emmrefugees SPECIAL THANKS Special thanks to Kali Muhly-Alexander for editing and producing the episode. Kali is an intern with West Virginia Interfaith Refugee Ministry (www.wvirm.com), a partner of Episcopal Migration Ministries. Thank you, WVIRM, for your support of the Hometown podcast.

Our guests today are the Rev. Canon David Cannon (Canon Cannon), vicar emeritus of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Poquetanuck (aka Preston) and the Rev. Ron Kolinowski, a former vicar of St. James, Poquetanuck now priest in charge at St. Peter’s, Hebron.    David shares his memories and his reflections on two Native American tribes that live there and operate huge casinos: Foxwoods Resort Casino, established by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and first opened in 1992, and the Mohegan Sun, established by the Mohegan Tribe, and first opened in 1996. They were bound by the same contract with the State of Connecticut, but had different histories and approaches   David Cannon was born in 1937 and this year will celebrate the 55th year of his ordination.  In 2013 a local newspaper did a feature on Fr. Cannon. The writer described how the '60s shaped David as a young man; how he, with his wife, Ann-etta, remained active in the community, particularly in education; and how he spent nearly all of his ministry at St. James in Poquetanuck, located near the casinos in southeast Connecticut. David lived and raised his family in a house on the edge of St. James’ property. He retired from St. James in 1999 and after a few years was invited back as “vicar emeritus,” which went against the wisdom and advice of the bishop and diocesan staff, but it worked there. His beloved wife died in 2009 and his eldest son, also named David, died from illnesses in 2010. Father Cannon,” as he’s usually known, has two other children, plus grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He recently has moved to assisted living in Groton.   He was joined for this podcast by the Rev. Ron Kolinowski, one of the priests who later served with him at St. James’, and who remains a colleague and friend.  During the podcast David also talks about another former vicar at the parish with whom he worked, the Rev. Jaclyn Sheldon, whom he refers to as, "Amma Jackie." We asked him to share his memories, as filtered by time and experience, and recognize there are other people with other perspectives.   He starts by talking about his visits to the Mashantucket Pequot reservation with a Roman Catholic nun in the days before the casino. Skip Hayward was the grandson of the guardian of their tradition. "Never leave the reservation," was her mantra.    He didn't name her, though it's likely this was Elizabeth George.   The precedent for gambling in Connecticut was set by the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches, David says, because we were allowed bingo and also lotteries to raise funds. (David and Ron reference Bishop Williams and the 1938 hurricane but we couldn't find links to documents. We did find, however, a history of the Episcopal Academy of Connecticut (aka Cheshire Academy) by Lucy Cushing Jarvis, published in 1902, among the Project Canterbury documents. It said the Episcopal Academy needed to raise funds and petitioned the General Assembly for a lottery. It states that: "In 1802, an act was finally passed, granting a lottery, to raise the sum of $15,000."  http://anglicanhistory.org/usa/lcjarvis1902/34.html)   Because of that, the legal sticking point for the casinos wasn't gambling per se, he said, it was the slots.  When Ella Grasso served as governor, the legislature promised that if she approved the casino, they'd only use the income for education. But that didn't last long at all.    The casinos certainly led to jobs for tribal nation members, and, to controversy and conflict in the community. David experienced a difference in the way the Mashantucket Pequots and the Mohegans approached the casinos and the expansion over the years, and he sounds disappointed that the "get rich quick" mentality still pervades.

St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, LA

St. James Episcopal Church in Baton Rouge, LA

This sermon was preached at St. James Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas on June 6, 2010.  The lesson was year C, Proper 5, Luke 7:11-17