Holy Days and Connections

Today’s morning news delivered a story about athletes and the stresses of the pandemic.  Without races to run and games to play, how do we set goals and stay fit?  The same is true with the spiritual life.  As Advent and Christmas approach, how will this be a season that build communities, connects people, and…

Rev. Mark Flynn is the Lead Pastor of a “high steeple” church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  Mark describes the “stressful” first live worship service and his move to a pre-recorded service. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qih6uc/Mastermind_2_-_Stereo_Mix6070w.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Rev. Mark Flynn is the Lead Pastor of a “high steeple” church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.  Mark describes the “stressful” first live worship service and his move to a pre-recorded service. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qih6uc/Mastermind_2_-_Stereo_Mix6070w.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Rev. Rachel Cornwell is the pastor at Dumbarton United Methodist Church in the Georgetown community of Washington, DC.  She took this new appointment in July of this year after serving as a fundraising consultant for churches and non-profits.  She quickly adapted to a new set of preaching skills in this time of social distancing, and…

Rev. Todd Young is the rector of an Episcopal parish in Hagerstown, Maryland.  He admits his concerns about celebrating the Eucharist online and discusses how he came to terms with this new online world we’re living in. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3duw59/Todd_Young89kar.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

In this inaugural episode, I’ll interview Tom Cox, interim pastor of Hot Metal Bridge, a faith community in downtown Pittsburgh.  Tom describes this amazing ministry and its move toward holding worship services via Zoom.  Creativity and flexibility are the keys. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rw2qnn/Mastermind_1_-_Stereo_Mix9znct.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download