Racial Reconciliation
The Rev. Miguel Bustos named Episcopal Church manager for Racial Reconciliation and Justice
By Episcopal Church Public Affairs The Rev. Miguel Bustos has been named The Episcopal Church’s manager for Racial Reconciliation and Justice. Based in San Francisco, Bustos is a respected leader in racial and social justice with deep experience mobilizing people and resources for movement. He fills a vacant position in the Department of Reconciliation, Justice […]
Nebraska Proves Fertile Soil for Sacred Ground
By Noelle Ptomey and Lesley Dean Known by some as a flyover state, Nebraska is worth a look to see how to imbed Sacred Ground in a conservative-leaning culture. Located in the middle of the country, we are a small, predominantly rural diocese made up of 51 congregations spread out over 77,000 square miles, with […]
From the Becoming Beloved Community Grant Community: MORE Justice
By Dianna LaMance Deaderick MORE is deepening relationships across racial, language, faith, and socioeconomic lines in Columbia, South Carolina, so people can “Do Justice” together. MORE Justice is a grassroots organization made up of 26 different faith communities in the Midlands of South Carolina. These congregations represent a diversity, both socioeconomically and among faith traditions. […]
Creating Space for Christ and the Neighbor
By Christopher McNabb Episcopal Migration Ministries has resettled more than 100,000 refugees and asylum seekers, helping them to find a home and find hope. I still remember my very first diocesan convention as a new Episcopalian. It was in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey had welcomed Presiding Bishop Michael […]
Sharing Sacred Teachings to Heal Mother Earth
By Mary Crist This is the time for us to hear the voices of Indigenous Episcopalians in order to heal the Mother Earth and her people. Indigenous peoples and Episcopalians have a long history together. Our sacred ways are related. The relationship between The Episcopal Church and Indigenous people in North America began over 400 […]
Christmas Day: Preaching Luke 2:1-20, John 1:1-14, and Isaiah 9:2-7
In this final episode of season 5 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Christmas Day. The texts covered in this episode are Luke 2:1-20, John 1:1-14, and Isaiah 9:2-7. Our guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal […]
Advent 4: Preaching Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18, and Matthew 1:18-25
In this fourth episode of season 5 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Advent 4. The texts covered in this episode are Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18, and Matthew 1:18-25. Our guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. […]
Advent 3: Preaching Isaiah 35:1-10, Canticle 15, and Matthew 11:2-11
In this third episode of season 5 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Advent 3. The texts covered in this episode are Isaiah 35:1-10, Canticle 15, and Matthew 11:2-11. Our guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the […]
Advent 2: Preaching Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19, and Matthew 3:1-12
In this second episode of season 5 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Advent 2. The texts covered in this episode are Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19, and Matthew 3:1-12. Our guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah […]
Advent 1: Preaching Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 12:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44
In this first episode of season 5 of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, we speak with Episcopalians committed to the Beloved Community about the texts for Advent 1. The texts covered in this episode are Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 12:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44. Our guests this week are: Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” […]
