Racial Reconciliation
Good Friday: Preaching Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, and John 18:1-19:42
In this fourth episode of season 6 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Good Friday. The texts covered in this episode are Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, and John 18:1-19:42. Our guests this week are: The following resources are mentioned in this episode: Prophetic […]
Maundy Thursday: Preaching Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14, and John 13:1-17, 31b-35
In this third episode of season 6 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Maundy Thursday. The texts covered in this episode are Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14, and John 13:1-17, 31b-35. Our guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah […]
Easter Sunday: Preaching Jeremiah 31:1-6, John 20:1-18, and Matthew 28:1-10
In this final episode of season 6 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 Jeremiah 31:1-6, John 20:1-18, and Matthew 28:1-10. Our guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” […]
Palm Sunday: Preaching Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 26:14-27:66, and Psalm 31:9-16
In this second episode of season 6 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 Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 26:14-27:66, and Psalm 31:9-16. Our guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, […]
Finding Full Communion on Sacred Ground
By the Rev. Maria Tjeltveit I feel twice blessed by a Full Communion Sacred Ground program on Zoom. Every other Monday, seven of us serve as facilitators for an afternoon group (with three dialogue circles) and an evening group (with four circles) with about 50 participants. We are Episcopalians, Moravians, Lutherans, and other clergy and […]
Benediction for the Lightbearers on Valentine’s Day
By the Rev. Jerry Maynard Bless you, who shine your light, and love, even when you would rather extinguish it; thank you for your steadfastness. Bless you, who shine your light, and love, even when it is little and you are embarrassed by it; thank you for your vulnerability. Bless you, who shine your light, […]
The Rev. Miguel Bustos named Episcopal Church manager for Racial Reconciliation and Justice
On Feb. 1, the Rev. Deacon Miguel Bustos began as The Episcopal Church’s manager for Racial Reconciliation and Justice. Based in San Francisco, he is a respected leader in racial and social justice with deep experience mobilizing people and resources for movement. He is filling a vacant position in the Department of Reconciliation, Justice and […]
Reflecting on Beloved Community
By Catherine Meeks I wonder at times if we are not more in love with the idea of beloved community than we are with the work that needs to be done to achieve it? It is a concept similar to love that is overused and gravely misunderstood. We use this phrase to name our gatherings, […]
Ash Wednesday: Preaching Isaiah 58:1-12 and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
In this first episode of season 6 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Ash Wednesday. The texts covered in this episode are Isaiah 58:1-12 and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Our guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, […]
We Must Stop Forgetting
By Stephanie Spellers I have not watched the film of five Black Memphis police officers beating 29-year-old Tyre Nichols to a pulp. I have not seen the EMTs who did so little while a beloved child made in God’s image lay dying at their feet. I have not looked, yet it is all I […]
