Inside the Abbey: Spiritual Direction
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September 10, 2021
Lecture: The Rev. Dr. Larry Peers, “Sacred Pauses”
Presented by the Rev. Dr. Larry Peers, former senior consultant for the Alban Institute. Within our Christian tradition (and other religious traditions) particular periods, such as Lent, are set aside for reflection, renewal, and reconciliation. Also, there has been a long tradition of “praying the hours” which provide opportunities for reconnecting with God and ourselves…
August 1, 2021
Lecture: Dr. Mona West, “St. Teresa of Avila”
Led by Dr. Mona West. St. Teresa of Avila was a 16th century reformer of the Carmelite order. She is known for her books on prayer and the soul as an interior castle. She is also known for her wit and humor! When she created the new order of the Discalced Carmelites,…
July 24, 2021
Lecture: The Rev. Dr. Bob Shore-Goss, “God as Gardener”
Presented by the Rev. Dr. Bob Shore-Goss, member United Church of Christ Environmental Justice Council. There is another way of Earth care other than to use the model of creation stewardship. Stewardship is a patriarchal model for tending the garden from a position of mastery and dominance. If we look at the biblical scriptures more closely, we discover a gardening model…
July 24, 2021
Playful Trinity
Presented by the Rev. Santi Rodriguez, Deacon and Seminarian, St. David’s Episcopal Church. Come join Deacon Santi as he explores how sharing in the life of the Holy Trinity draws us to holy play. This includes a look at the powerful relationship between creative love and playfulness.
July 14, 2021
A Theology of Food
Presented by the Rev. Cameron Spoor, Curate at St. David’s Episcopal Church. Would you believe an apple bite, or a loaf of bread, says a lot about our faith and our created identity? In this lecture, Fr. Cameron will help us explore how food can (and does) say a lot about…
June 24, 2021
St. David’s Anti-Racism History Project: The Two Reverends Fontaine
Presented by Laura Hernández-Ehrisman, Ph.D. a member of St. David’s Anti-Racism Task Force. Explore a new project developed by the task force that reckons with issues of race and white supremacy in our own parish to tell a more honest and inclusive story of St. David’s. Dr. Hernández-Ehrisman will share one of these stories that…
June 24, 2021
Inside the Abbey with Gustavo Hernandez on Meditation
In Episode 3 of Inside the Abbey, Rebecca Hall and Santi Rodriguez interview Gustavo Hernandez about meditation and mindfulness. Gustavo also leads us in a 2-minute meditation session to help us to practice mindful breathing. Gustavo Hernandez is a parishioner at St. David's and the leader of the Sunday Morning…
March 24, 2021
Inside the Abbey with Irit Umani on Service and Mindfulness
In Episode 2 of Inside the Abbey, Rebecca Hall and Santi Rodriguez interview Irit Umani about spiritual commitment and service. Irit Umani, the Executive Director of Trinity Center, a faith-based organization conducting programs that serve the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of the poor and homeless in Austin. Before moving…
January 20, 2021
Inside the Abbey: Episode 1 with Janet Davis, MA
In the first episode of the Inside the Abbey podcast, Rebecca Hall and Santi Rodriguez interview Janet Davis about The Art of Stillness. This book, by Pico Iyer, has been a helpful guide for Janet to live in the present moment. Janet enjoys speaking, teaching, and offering spiritual direction. She…
January 20, 2021
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