Claiming Hope and Wholeness -- Epiphany Bible Study with J. Sierra Reyes

Episode 73  - Release Date 02/02/2025 Gain confidence with the scriptures through our weekly Bible Study - this conversation discusses the Bible Readings for the week of 02/01. Find the prayer service and readings here.     Sign up for our monthly email to get the readings and prayer services sent straight to your inbox!   In this episode, we are joined by J. Sierra Reyes. Natalie first met Sierra when they were both members of the Crossing, an Episcopal faith Community in Boston. The Rev. Canon J. Sierra Reyes serves as the Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of California, acting as chief of staff and assisting the Bishop in supporting clergy and congregations throughout the Bay Area. Previously, she served as Canon for Ministry in the Diocese of Chicago, where she oversaw pastoral transitions and supported clergy. Sierra is also on the Board of the Episcopal Divinity School. Key moments in our conversation include: 00:40 Hebrews 11: Current Prayer Practices of Sierra  02:41 Healing Stories and Abelism   08:05 Proclaiming Jesus Today  10:10 The Hidden Wholeness, Parker Palmer    You can read a complete transcript of this episode, here.   Things we talked about in this episode: Hebrews 11  Ableism and Christianity  Parker Palmer  - A Hidden Wholeness Immigrants and Assimilation    If you missed it, check out our first two Bible Study discussions with Canon Sierra that covered an entry to the Gospel of Mark and an overview of the Parables.   If you missed it, check out our first three Bible Study discussions with Canon Sierra that covered an overview of the Gospel of Mark, an intro to Jesus’s Parables, and the role of truth-telling in the Gospel of Mark.    Let’s stay connected! Website: www.bedtimechapel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedtimechapel/ Facebook: Bedtime Chapel