Welcome to Cross Connections, finding our connection

Merry Christmas! In today's episode we'll get to know your hosts a bit better including how they came to the Episcopal Church, and what background is informing their presence. We also discuss our favorite Bible stories and wonder what we might get rid of if we could - a question we might have to revisit at the end of the year. It's all some light-hearted fun as we look forward to beginning the reading challenge next week.

Cross Connections is a ministry of ⁠St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA⁠. Season two, Cover to Cover is hosted by the Rev. Rick Morley, Elliot VanHoy, and Natalee Hill.

A full copy list of readings for 2025 may be found on our

If you have questions for us, you can call us at 484.588.5656 and leave a voicemail with your name, where you’re from, and your question or comment. Please note, we may use your recorded voice in an upcoming episode of Cross Connections. You may also email us at [email protected]

Logo graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s

Wishing you a holy and blessed season. 

Welcome to Cross Connections, season two, Cover to Cover as we read the whole Bible in a year along with you, from Genesis to Revelation, and discuss the content each week.

We haven't started reading yet - we'll start on January 1, 2025 - so until then, we’re talking about what Bible to read.

Your hosts, from St. David’s Episcopal Church (Radnor), in Wayne, PA are the Rev. Rick Morley, Elliot VanHoy, and Natalee Hill. Join us as we discover how these stories connect us to God, to our inner selves, and to one another, in a world that tries so hard to disconnect us.

You can download our list of Bible versions you might like to explore, and if you'd prefer an app to a physical book, we suggest The Bible App.

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Happy Advent and welcome back to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.

Cross Connections is a ministry of ⁠⁠⁠St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA⁠⁠⁠. Season two, Cover to Cover is hosted by the Rev. Rick Morley, Elliot VanHoy, and Natalee Hill.

A full copy list of readings for 2025 may be found on our website at ⁠⁠https://stdavidschurch.org/crossconnections⁠⁠

If you have questions for us, you can call us at 484.588.5656 and leave a voicemail with your name, where you’re from, and your question or comment. Please note, we may use your recorded voice in an upcoming episode of Cross Connections.

Logo graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill. Stock Media Music provided by Marscott and MoodMode / ⁠⁠⁠Pond5⁠⁠⁠.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at ⁠⁠⁠stdavidschurch.org⁠⁠⁠.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Welcome to Cross Connections, season two, Cover to Cover as we read the whole Bible in a year along with you, from Genesis to Revelation, and discuss the content each week.

We haven't started reading yet - we'll start on January 1, 2025 - so until then, learn why reading the Bible, cover to cover, in a year is a good idea.

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Happy Advent and welcome back to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.  

Cross Connections is a ministry of ⁠⁠St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA⁠⁠. Season two, Cover to Cover is hosted by the Rev. Rick Morley, Elliot VanHoy, and Natalee Hill.

A full copy list of readings for 2025 may be found on our

If you have questions for us, you can call us at

Logo graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s

Wishing you a holy and blessed season. 

Coming soon: Cross Connections, season two, Cover to Cover as we read the whole Bible in a year along with you, from Genesis to Revelation, and discuss the content each week.

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Happy Advent and welcome back to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.  

Cross Connections is a ministry of ⁠St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA⁠. Season two, Cover to Cover is hosted by the Rev. Rick Morley, Elliot VanHoy, and Natalee Hill.

A full copy list of readings for 2025 may be found on our

If you have questions for us, you can call us at

Logo graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill.

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s

Wishing you a holy and blessed season. 

Happy Easter and thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together.  

Today is Easter Day; The Feast of The Resurrection of Our Lord. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings:  

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 

Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6 

Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43 

John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10 

Today’s reflection was written and read by The Rev. W. Frank Allen. The Rev. W. Frank Allen has been Rector of St. David’s since 1997. Frank is a prayerful leader here and in the Episcopal Church, serving on Diocesan and national boards, and mentoring clergy in their ministry. He has taught a wide variety of courses on the Christian life and is particularly interested in connecting persons to God and to ministry through the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He is married to Dr. Amy Allen and they have three grown sons. 

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA. 

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here. 

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens. 
Voiceovers recorded by Ned Miller. 
Our Director of Christian Formation is Emily Given. 
Lenten devotional graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill.  
Stock Media Music provided by Marscott and MoodMode / Pond5. 

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.  

This was our final episode of the season. We thank you for listening. Cross Connections will be back this fall with new voices, a new format, and new explorations of our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together. If you’ve got an idea for a connection that you’d like to hear featured, or a person you’d like to hear from, send us an email at [email protected] with the subject line: Cross Connections idea.

Wishing you a holy and blessed season. 

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together. 

Today is Holy Saturday; the day of Easter Vigil. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings: 

Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16 

Job 14:1-14 or Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24 

1 Peter 4:1-8 

Matthew 27:57-66 or John 19:38-42 

Today’s reflection was written and read by Susan Barber. Susan Barber and her family (Josh, Jace, Ella, Wren, and Mila) have been members of St. David’s Church for the past 15 years. It is their North Star and home away from home. 

To see a larger version of her daughters’ artistic reflections, please visit page 56 of our Lenten Devotional. 

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA. 

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here. 

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens. 
Voiceovers recorded by Ned Miller. 
Our Director of Christian Formation is Emily Given. 
Lenten devotional graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill.  
Stock Media Music provided by Marscott and MoodMode / Pond5. 

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.  

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together. 

Today is Good Friday. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings: 

Psalm 22 

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 

Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 

John 18:1-19:42 

Today’s reflection was written and read by Joe Bonn. Joe Bonn and his family have been grateful members of the St. David’s community since 1988, where worship and service alongside so many friends in ministries such as lay assistants, ushers, the organ committee, and the vestry continue to enliven and refresh his faith. 

To view a larger version of the icon, Extreme Humility by Benjamin Powley, please see page 54 of our Lenten Devotional. 

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA. 

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here. 

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens. 
Voiceovers recorded by Ned Miller. 
Our Director of Christian Formation is Emily Given. 
Lenten devotional graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill.  
Stock Media Music provided by Marscott and MoodMode / Pond5. 

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.  

Wishing you a holy and blessed season. 

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together. 

Today is Maundy Thursday. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings: 

Psalm 116:1, 10-17 

Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10), 11-14 

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 

John 13:1-17, 31b-35 

Today’s reflection was written by Sue Hoaglund and read by Emily Given. Sue Hoaglund has been a member of St. David’s Church since 2000. She’s an active online participant in weekly worship, Education for Ministry (EFM), and the rector’s Bible study, and is very grateful for the St. David’s community. Sue teaches drama, German, and music at a charter high school and lives with her two daughters in Narragansett, RI.  

To view a larger version of the art referenced, Jesus Washes Feet by Jenny Allio, please see page 52 of our Lenten Devotional. Art used with permission. Visit jennyallio.com for more. http://jennyallio.com/art/jesus+washes+feet.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA. 

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here. 

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens. 
Voiceovers recorded by Ned Miller. 
Our Director of Christian Formation is Emily Given. 
Lenten devotional graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill.  
Stock Media Music provided by Marscott and MoodMode / Pond5. 

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.  

Wishing you a holy and blessed season. 

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together. 

Today is Wednesday in Holy Week. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings: 

Psalm 70 

Isaiah 50:4-9a 

Hebrews 12:1-3 

John 13:21-32 

Today’s reflection was written by Scout Given and read by Emily Given. Scout Given is a junior at Conestoga High School and active member of St. David’s youth group. They serve in the leadership of the Gay/Straight Alliance of their school, are passionate about creating art, seeing live music, and exploring their new interests in philosophy and astronomy. To view a larger version of their artistic reflection, please see page 50 of our Lenten Devotional.

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA. 

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here. 

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens. 
Voiceovers recorded by Ned Miller. 
Our Director of Christian Formation is Emily Given. 
Lenten devotional graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill.  
Stock Media Music provided by Marscott and MoodMode / Pond5. 

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.  

Wishing you a holy and blessed season. 

Thank you for listening to Cross Connections, finding our connection points and the turns in our lives and faith journeys together. 

Today is Tuesday in Holy Week. The day’s reflection is based on the following readings: 

Psalm 71:1-14 

Isaiah 49:1-7 

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 

John 12:20-36 

Today’s reflection was written and read by Elliot VanHoy. Elliot VanHoy is the Director of Youth Ministry at St. David’s. He is responsible for planning and overseeing all the programs and activities dedicated to the middle and high school students. His mission is to create young disciples in a fun and safe environment. Elliot works closely with the youth choir and family ministries to assist in planning development. 

Cross Connections is a Communications ministry of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Wayne, PA. 

A full copy of our 2023 Lenten Devotional may be viewed or downloaded on our Issuu Publications site here. 

Our Lenten Devotional Editor is Betsy Aikens. 
Voiceovers recorded by Ned Miller. 
Our Director of Christian Formation is Emily Given. 
Lenten devotional graphic design and podcast production by Natalee Hill.  
Stock Media Music provided by Marscott and MoodMode / Pond5. 

You are welcome to learn more about all of St. David’s worship offerings and ministries at stdavidschurch.org.  

Wishing you a holy and blessed season.