All things…Episcopal

In this episode… we talk about the sacrament of Holy Communion and the Episcopal doctrine of the Eucharist, “Episco-ettique” as Fr. David calls it, when we receive the consecrated elements and the pastoral ministry and responsibility of distributing the consecrated elements of the Eucharist. We also “unpack” some terms that are talked about frequently, but not entirely explained.  

About the Hosts 

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.  

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons. 

The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. 

About our Guests: 

Relevant links… 

 www.bcponline.org  

All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.  

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions 

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise 

In this episode… we talk about the role and function of a bishop and you will hear from our own bishop, The Rt. Reverend Diane Jardine Bruce. You will hear her joys and humor. Her call story to both the priesthood and the episcopate (fancy name for bishop). You will also hear her deepest prayer for the young people of the church.

About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

About our Guests:
The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce was elected Bishop Provisional of West Missouri at the 132nd Annual Convention of The Diocese of West Missouri, on November 6, 2021.

Bishop Bruce was the seventh bishop suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles from December 2009 until October 2021. She previously served for 10 years as rector of St. Clement’s by-the-Sea Church in San Clemente, California. The first woman to be elected bishop in diocesan history, she was ordained to the episcopate on May 15, 2010.

Bishop Bruce’s areas of specialization include multicultural ministries, stewardship, and congregational development.

Bishop Bruce became rector of the San Clemente parish in 2000. She was previously associate rector of the Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana, California. Prior to ordination, she served Wells Fargo Bank as vice president, compensation management, and analysis. She was employed by Wells Fargo (formerly Crocker Bank) in various capacities since 1980.

Ordained a priest in 1998 in the Diocese of Los Angeles, Bishop Bruce speaks Spanish, Mandarin, and some Cantonese as well as English. She holds a doctoral degree from Seabury-Western Seminary (awarded in May 2011) as well as a master of divinity degree from the Claremont School of Theology and a bachelor’s degree in linguistics from the University of California at Berkeley.

A native of Pequannock, New Jersey, Bishop Bruce is married to G. Stephen (Steve) Bruce, a retired computer software engineer who is a Spiritual Director, and who teaches Spiritual Direction through the Center for Spiritual Development in Orange, CA. The Bruces have two adult children — a son, Max, and a daughter, Jardine – and four grandchildren.

Relevant links…
www.bcponline.org 

All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode… we hear from one member of the clergy and one member of the laity who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.  We hear their stories; we learn a bit more on the journey toward inclusion the Episcopal Church is making, and we hear a real time learning moment that one of our podcaster’s experiences.

About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

 The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

About our Guests:

Fr. David Wilcox (he/him)  is a graduate of Sewanee: University of the South and currently serves as the Youth Missioner for the Diocese of West Missouri. He and his husband just celebrated their first wedding anniversary this past year. 

Justin Smith (he/they) is an active young adult at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City, MO, is a graduate student and is on staff at St. Thomas the Apostle in Overland Park, KS (Diocese of Kansas).

Relevant links…

 www.bcponline.org 

Episcopal Church- LGBTQ History and work toward inclusion

“To Set our Hope on Christ”-Church Historical Document Affirming LGBTQIA+ Episcopalians 

 
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode, we hear from Fr. David and Fr. Collin about koinonia, or communion, and the importance of participating in the church community. They addressed challenges within institutions, the benefits of having a church community, and their personal experiences within the church.  

About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

 Relevant links…

 www.bcponline.org 

Campus Ministry- Diocese of West Missouri

All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode, we hear a sermon that was delivered by Clare Stern-Burbano and Dani Valencia Montoya on May 7th for Youth Sunday. They addressed the challenges and healing spaces that studying scripture offer us as followers of Christ. 

Additionally, they also have a conversation about what the sermon writing process was life, what types of prayer and research processes they went through and what they felt the Spirit was moving them to say to the congregation, but especially young people as they discern who, what God is to them in their lives. 

About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

 Relevant links…

 www.bcponline.org 

Campus Ministry- Diocese of West Missouri

 All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode… we talk about personal and corporate piety. Why we do the things we do. It is not just pew aerobics; it is reverence for God. However, in the Episcopal Church, not every parish will have the same exact same piety in a worship service, nor will everyone have the same personal piety. Piety is less about doing the “right thing” and more about how to show reverence or respect to the Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and your growth in relationship with the Triune God. 

You will hear Clare, The Rev. Collin, and The Rev. Joe talk about their personal piety practices as well. Clare mentions that she has a Rule of Life, a rule of life is simply a discipline that allows you to create space for God and grow with God. You can learn more creating your own Rule of Life by looking at the relevant links below. Fr. Joe mentions that he prays the Rosary (Roman Catholic rosary) which is considered a welcome practice in the Episcopal Church. To learn more about the Rosary, look at the relevant links below. Fr. Collin mentions that he prays the Daily Office and will sometimes use the Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families (BCP, 137).

About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

 
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

About our Guests:

The Rev. Joe Pierjok (he/him) is the Rector of Grace Episcopal Church, in Carthage, Missouri. Fr. Joe is a graduate of Seminary of the Southwest, an avid reader, and lover of history.

Relevant links…

 www.bcponline.org 

Campus Ministry- Diocese of West Missouri

Living Intentionally: A Workbook for Creating a Personal Rule of Life

The Rosary

All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode… we talk about the meaning behind Full Communion, “Called to Common Mission” with the Evangelical Lutheran Church USA. We hear from The Rev. Anne Kyle about her ministry as an Episcopal priest serving not one but two congregations, one Episcopal and one ELCA.

“According to this agreement, the Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America “discovered their unity in the gospel and commitment to the mission to which God calls the church of Jesus Christ in every generation. Unity and mission are organically linked in the Body of Christ, the church. All baptized people are called to lives of faithful witness and service in the name of Jesus. Indeed, the baptized are nourished and sustained by Christ as encountered in Word and Sacrament. Our search for a fuller expression of visible unity is for the sake of living and sharing the gospel. Unity and mission are at the heart of the church’s life, reflecting thereby an obedient response to the call of our Lord Jesus Christ.” -An Agreement of Full Communion – Called to Common Mission

About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Assistant Priest at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergrad, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

About our Guests:

The Rev. Anne Meredith Kyle (she/her). Mtr. Anne is an Episcopal Priest serving two congregations in the West-Central Missouri town of Sedalia. She was ordained to the diaconate in 2015 and to the priesthood in June 2016. She has served Calvary Episcopal in Sedalia since Christmas 2015. In September 2017 Mtr. Anne answered the call to join a shared ministry between Calvary Episcopal and Christ & Trinity (ELCA) Lutheran Churches, both located in Sedalia. For Mtr. Anne, she says, “the opportunity to enter into shared ministry is a blessing to both congregations and moving us forward in new and wonderful ways.”

Relevant links…

 www.bcponline.org 

An Agreement of Full Communion – Called to Common Mission

Campus Ministry- Diocese of West Missouri

 All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode… We hear from two college students in Springfield, MO who talk about finding their way to the Episcopal Church and what lead them to make the decision to be Confirmed in the Episcopal Church. 

About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Assistant Priest at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergrad, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

About our Guests: 

Tyler Crane is a junior at Missouri State University studying Elementary Education. She began attending Episcopal services in October of 2021 and was confirmed in January of 2023. Tyler sings in the choir at St. John's Episcopal Church in Springfield Missouri. Tyler is also a substitute teacher, waitress, and creates digital media for the university.

Makayla Strickland is a junior at Missouri State University studying Broadcast Journalism and Intercultural Communications. In March of 2022, Makayla started attending St. John’s Episcopal in Springfield, MO and by April became a choral scholar at St. John’s. Makayla says, that “the Episcopal Church just felt right for her.” In January of 2023, she was confirmed! In addition to choral work, she also serves as a news producer at KOLR 10 and the Sports Editor for The Standard. 

Relevant links… www.bcponline.org 

Website: All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode… We hear from Danni Valencia Montoya, a young adult member of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. She speaks to us about hope for the future of the Church as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and what gives her hope during the Easter season. 

The first portion of the episode is an interview between Clare and Danni and the second portion is Danni offering a homily. 

 About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they’re really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Assistant Priest at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergrad, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

About our Guest:  Danni Valencia Montoya, a young adult member of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. She is also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and engaged to a postulant for Holy Orders to the Priesthood.

Relevant links… www.bcponline.org 

Website:  https://campusministry.diowestmo.org/all-things-episcopal/

All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode… We talk about prayer and one of the ways Episcopalians engage in a prayer practice. We explore the daily office and how to use the Book of Common Prayer to move through the Daily Office. 

About the Daily Office, “After the Anglican Reformation, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) reduced the eight monastic offices to the two services of Morning and Evening Prayer. These services were printed in vernacular English and intended for use by all members of the church. Participation in the Daily Office is at the heart of Anglican spirituality. It is the proper form of daily public worship in the church. The officiant (person who leads) in the Daily Office may be a member of the clergy or a lay person.” (The Episcopal Church Glossary).

About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they’re really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Assistant Priest at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergrad, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

Relevant links… www.bcponline.org 

Website: https://campusministry.diowestmo.org/all-things-episcopal/

 All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise