Meet The Rev Lynn Finnegan

Journey of Faith: A Conversation with The Rev Lynn Finnegan In the show, Lynn Finnegan discusses her journey into becoming an Episcopal Priest and now Associate Rector at the Church of the Holy Faith in Santa Fe, starting from her early life, through her career as a lawyer, and her evolving sense of vocation. She talks about the different stages of her life, from initially planning to become a nun, shifting away from organized religion, and then feeling called back to her faith. She also discusses the impact of moving to Vienna, Austria on her journey towards becoming a priest, and the importance of community in her approach to ministry. Lynn shares her experiences with ministering at the Church of Holy Faith, her advocacies, her hopes for the future, and her thoughts about the significance of collaboration between different Episcopal church communities. 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:15 Journey to Priesthood 01:39 Struggles with Faith and Return to Church 02:36 Finding the Episcopal Church 03:23 Balancing Law Practice and Faith 04:38 Moving to Vienna and Spiritual Awakening 06:44 Exploring Restlessness and Call to Ministry 08:54 Entering the Discernment Process 12:15 Transition from Deacon to Priest 17:11 Reflections on Being a Priest 20:12 Future Hopes for Ministry 25:33 Conclusion