In this episode, Jasree is joined by guest cohost ECCT Racial Justice Resource Coordinator Kelli Ray Gibson and Dori Dumas and Antoinette Badillo of the NAACP Greater New Haven Branch. They discuss the history of the branch, the current work they are involved in, and ways listeners and participate in this much needed work in our own communities. To sign up to become a member of the NAACP, please visit https://www.naacp.org/become-a-member/  

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Episode 88 - Greater New Haven NAACP

On this episode, Alli and Jasree are joined with Chris Sikkema, the Manager for Special Projects in the Office of Communication for The Episcopal Church. Chris works with the Way of Love, Becoming Beloved Community, Episcopal Revivals, Sermons That Work, and the Episcopal Asset Map.   Learn more about Traveling the Way of Love here. 

Episode 87: Traveling the Way of Love

On this episode, Jasree and Alli interview the Rev. Carrie Combs and the Rev. Adam Thomas about their own podcast "A Podcast for Nerdy Christians." Carrie and Adam talk about the "Nerd Canon," and how they have been able to explore topics such as redemption, mentorship, and reconciliation in Star Wars, Marvel movies, Harry Potter, and other "nerdy" pop culture stories. At the end of the episode, listen to a few minutes of their episode on Way-finding in the Church and the Disney movie Moana. Find their podcast wherever you find ours and like their page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nerdychristians/.    

Episode 86 - A Podcast for Nerdy Christians

In this episode, Jasree chats with Architect Duo Dickinson and the Very Rev. Miguelina Howell, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Hartford about the ongoing renovations to the cathedral. Duo shares the design, challenges, and timelines of the renovation. Dean Howell shares what she hopes for the community in the new space.     

Episode 85: Christ Church Cathedral Renovations

On this episode Alli shares her experience at the Laundry Love of Greater Danbury at the White Street Wash in Danbury. Alli met with Denise Holl to learn about the ministry and where Denise sees God at work.  Learn more about Laundry Love at Laundrylove.org. If you would like to get involved with the Laundry Love of Greater Danbury, contact Denise at drholl @ yahoo.com. LLGD is run by volunteers and funded by philanthropy. To keep costs and organizational functions to a minimum, St. James’ Episcopal Church functions as fiduciary for Danbury’s Laundry Love. Donations should be sent to St. James (25 West St., Danbury, CT 06810), and directed to Laundry Love of Greater Danbury.

Episode 84: Laundry Love of Greater Danbury

Welcome to Season 7! We kick off this season by chatting with Bart Geissinger, Executive Director of Camp Washington. We learn more about Bart's journey from camper to director, the improvements done at camp, and what camp looks like in the time of COVID-19.  We are excited to be back for another season, and will be releasing episodes every other Friday this season. 

Episode 83: Chatting Camp with Bart Geissinger

Today Alli and Jasree welcome the Rev. Tuesday Rupp, the Rev. Norman MacLeod, the Rev. Rachel Thomas, and the Rev. Erin Flinn to discuss Creation Tenebrae, a service lamenting and praying for the state of creation.   More information and resources at CoffeeHour.org

Episode 82: Creation Tenebrae

Alli and Jasree are joined by Alan Yarborough, the Church Relations Officer in the Office of Government Relations for The Episcopal Church. Alan talks about why it is important for all to participate in the U.S. Census, the relationship of faith and politics, and the upcoming elections. FROM ALAN --  Update on COVID19 and the 2020 Census: Since this podcast was recorded, the reality of daily life in the U.S. has changed. Regarding the U.S. 2020 Census, what is most important to keep in mind is that it is still moving forward, and it is easier now more than ever to fill out the census, online, over the phone, and by mail, all without having to see a census worker. Beyond that, the Census Bureau is working with health professionals to adjust their operations as needed and to keep the census data collection on schedule. Additionally, some suggestions in this podcast involve in person interactions and messaging. As we temporarily shift many church activities to online platforms, let us know the creative virtual ways you plan to message about the 2020 Census within your community. Alan also shares the resources available for Episcopalians for the 2020 Census, 2020 Election, and a Civil Discourse Curriculum, all of which can be found here. 

Episode 81 - U.S. Census and Election Year

In this episode, Alli and Jasree talk with Robin Hammeal-Urban and Deb Kenney, two ECCT staff members, about the upcoming Spring Training on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Berlin High School.    Read more at coffeehour.org. 

Episode 79: Spring Training 2020

In this episode, Alli and Jasree bring in ECCT's Archivist, Greg Farr, to take a look back as to how ECCT has addressed the sin of systemic racism in the church, particularly back in the 1980s.   Read more, including the mentioned reports, at coffeehour.org. 

Episode 78: From the Archives: Addressing Racial Justice in the 1980’s

In this episode, Alli and Jasree talk about Ash Wednesday, the history of Lent, and various spiritual practices people take on during Lent -- including their own!    Are you taking on or giving up anything for Lent? Let us know!    Find this episode at: coffeehour.org

Episode 77: Ash Wednesday and Lenten Practices

 Today we are joined with Kelli Rae Gibson the Racial Justice Resource Coordinator for ECCT and Peter Levenstrong, a third year student at Yale Divinity School. He is a transitional deacon in the Diocese of Missouri.Today we tried on something new! Peter preached a sermon that he originally preached on November 5th as his senior sermon for seminary. Then after about a 30 second period of silent reflection, we will have a discussion with Peter and Kelli. ​Read a full copy of Peter's sermon on coffeehour.org. 

Episode 76: "Are You Yet Free?:" Rooting Social Justice Work in Scripture

Today we have the Rev. Tracy Johnson Russell, the Rev. Amjad Samuel, and the Rev. Tom Furrer. All three are members of the Companions in Mission Ministry Network. The mission of this ministry network is to Inspire, Encourage, and Equip individuals and parishes for active mission engagement locally and around the world.  Part of their work includes planning and organizing regional missional gatherings, overseeing several grants, and organizing an annual mission conference.    Their upcoming mission conference is on March 7 at St. Paul’s in Riverside.    Welcome Tracy, Amjad, and Tom!     We start the conversation learning about the work the Ministry Network does, often serving as a stable resource for churches and parishioners called to do mission work. Tracy, Amjad, and Tom all share how they became involved with Mission work and the Companions in Mission Ministry Network — spoiler alert: Tom is at the heart of how Tracy and Amjad became involved. Tom shares a couple examples of missions that have come from connections made within the Ministry Network.    The next Companion in Mission Conference is on March 7. You can learn more about the conference, speaker, and workshops on the Eventbrite page here. You can register on Eventbrite or at the door. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. 

Episode 75: Companions in Mission

In this short episode, Jasree and Alli recap the Rooted in Jesus Conference which happened in Atlanta, GA, January 22-24. Alli also attended the FORMA and Evangelism Matters pre-conferences, which she talks about.  Read more and see some photos at: http://www.coffeehour.org/episode-74.html   

Episode 74: Espresso Shot - Rooted in Jesus Recap

 For the past 13 years, Chris George has been the Executive Director of IRIS, Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, Connecticut's largest refugee resettlement agency.  Based in New Haven but working with community groups all over the state, IRIS has welcomed more than 1,000 refugees to Connecticut over the past three years. Chris has spent most of his professional life living in, or working on, the Middle East.  He spent a total of 12 years in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Chris was Executive Director of Human Rights Watch – Middle East for two years. He worked nine years with Save the Children (mostly in the Middle East) and three years with American Friends Service Committee.  Chris began his international career in 1977 as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Muscat, Oman.     You can register for the run at https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/NewHaven/IRISRunforRefugees. Be sure to let us know if you will be running and keep and eye out for Alli on the course!    Read more at www.coffeehour.org/episode-73 

Episode 73: Run for Refugees

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