In this episode…we are joined by the Rev. Katie Knoll Lenon to talk about the beauty, mystery, and meaning shared each week in the Eucharistic liturgy, the holy communion, the divine liturgy, the Lord’s supper, the mass.

About the Hosts

The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike.

The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is the curate for Campus Ministry at Kansas State University and the Associate for college, youth, and children’s ministry at a parish in Kansas City, MO and graduate from the Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary (MDiv.) and from Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (Anglican Studies). She was ordained to the transitional diaconate in June 2025. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

About our Guests:

The Reverend Katie Knoll Lenon (she/her) is currently serving as Rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale AR. Mother Katie has been ordained for 8 years, from the Diocese of Kansas. Before accepting the call to the Priesthood, Mother Katie served the Episcopal Church in Youth Ministry, which she has 20 years experience when combining pre/post seminary education. She is delighted to participate in this episode or any thing associated with the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas- since it is responsible for much of her childhood formation. Mother Katie has a bachelor degree in Religious Studies from the University of Kansas- Rock Chalk! And a Masters of Divinity from The Theological School of the University of the South in Sewanee TN, YSR! When Katie is not at church, she is spending time with her family-(husband, daughter and German Shepherd), hopefully in nature- hiking, camping, or glamping more like. She practices yoga and loves dancing to music with a sick beat. Mother Katie enjoys a good laugh, through watching funny tv, movies or stand up comedians, but the best is when you are surprised by the quick wit of the person you are talking to. 

Relevant links…

Book of Common Prayer online: www.bcponline.org 

An Episcopal Dictionary: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/glossary/ 

To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri College and Young Adult Ministry click here

To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Young Adult & Campus Ministry click here

All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas 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