The Season After Pentecost

  • Preaching Proper 17

    In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Sunday, September 3: Proper 17. The texts covered in this episode are ⁠Exodus 3:1-15, Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:9-21⁠. Our amazing guests this week are:  Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For…

  • Blessing of the Backpacks Service Order

    Check out in the Resources box below an example bulletin from St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Austin, Diocese of Texas! The congregation doesn’t only pray over backpacks, but other instruments of teaching and learning. They also bless students and educators– especially inviting folks from their day school to the service and a reception afterward. The text of their…