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Kathy Walker

The Rev. Kathleen Walker joined the bishop’s staff in the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina in February 2020 to focus on the contributions and vitality of historically Black congregations by helping form a more cohesive bond of inclusion with other parishes and the diocese. The goal is to ensure that all predominantly Black congregations have the best opportunity to make the best use of the resources of their parishes, partnerships, and the diocese. Rev. Kathy earned a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Public Administration degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. After serving in the City of Miami for approximately a dozen years as administrative assistant to the deputy chief of police and later as a senior human resources generalist, she moved to Virginia and graduated from Virginia Theological Seminary in 2018. She has dedicated many years to the cause of social justice. Rev. Kathy is committed to fulfilling the diocese’s priority of becoming Beloved Community.

Sermons and Bible Studies

Fishing for People May Require a Deep Dive, Epiphany 5 (C) – February 9, 2025

February 09, 2025

[RCL] Isaiah 6:1-8, [9-13]; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 Quite often it is wonderful to reminisce about the good old days. It is early into a new year and yet it is not too soon to long for the days that felt better and more certain. Many congregations are feeling a tension and […]

Stumped, Proper 25 (A) – 2023

October 29, 2023

[RCL] Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 If you are a game show enthusiast and super competitive, there may be great appreciation in your life for programs like “Jeopardy” and “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” Both of these shows pride themselves on asking very challenging questions and they are designed […]

What’s Love Got to Do with It?, Easter 6 (A) – 2023

May 14, 2023

[RCL] Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21 There are several occasions throughout the year that are specifically aimed at showing one’s love to others. Think about Valentine’s Day. It is a special day when we send flowers, candy, or cards to loved ones. What initially was a day for spouses and romantic […]

Circles and the Sea, Easter 3 (C) – 2022

May 01, 2022

[RCL] Acts 9:1-6, (7-20); Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19 “The world is a circle without a beginning and nobody knows where it really ends.” Those are the opening lines of a song sung by Liv Ullman in the movie Lost Horizon. That song seems like a perfect metaphor for today’s gospel; Jesus’ third and […]

Love Is Not Easy, but It Is Necessary, Proper 26 (B) – 2021

October 31, 2021

[RCL] Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34 There are times in life when directions are given that seem very simple. For instance, if you are driving a car, in almost every state in the union, you are required to put on your directional signal to indicate that you are turning a corner. If […]

The Advocate, Day of Pentecost (B) – 2021

May 23, 2021

Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Let us pray: Most Gracious God, we are very grateful for the gifts that you give us, and in particular, we are grateful for the gift of the Advocate, the truth-teller. Give us courage to tell our truths, Lord […]

Understanding the Word, Christmas Day (III) – 2020

December 25, 2020

[RCL] Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4,(5-12); John 1:1-14 Merry Christmas! Today is a beautiful day in which we celebrate the incarnation of God through the birth of a baby boy by the name of Jesus. In a year that has been beset with unanticipated challenges and the spread of a virus, we still have […]

The Ocean and Beloved Community, Proper 18 (A) – 2020

September 06, 2020

[RCL]: Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 The ocean is one of the most beautiful of all God’s creations. If you sit at the shoreline, you can never see where the ocean ends. There is a lot to be learned from sitting and looking at the ocean; if you are present at high […]

Faith: More than a Five Letter Word, Easter 2 (A) – 2020

April 19, 2020

[RCL]: Acts 2:14a,22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 Let us pray: Alleluia! Christ is alive and well. We pray today that we will shake away the doubt that traps us in a world of fear and celebrate that we have a great high priest who has risen from the dead to give us […]

How to Receive Grace, Proper 23 (C) – 2019

October 13, 2019

[RCL]: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 or 2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c; Psalm 66:1-11 or 111; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19 Let us pray: Gracious God, help us to respond affirmatively to the foreigners in our midst. Grant us the grace to accept your healing power and show us how to extend your love and consolation to others. […]

Graciously Give Up Your Seat, Proper 17 (C) – 2019

September 01, 2019

[RCL]: Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1, 10-16; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14 In today’s society, many people live out loud. Between Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, there are a plethora of places to share one’s life. Generally, social media posts are positive and highlight only the greatest of accomplishments. People love to display pictures of […]

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