Tea Time Theology

05/28/2024

We have a very special episode of Tea Time Theology today! We are talking to two deputies to General Convention from the Diocese of Rhode Island, the Rev. Dante Tavolaro and Olive Swinski about the current Presiding Bishop election and who the candidates are. Talk a listen to learn about the history of the Presiding Bishop position and what the election process looks like!

04/09/2024

Today we continue our conversation with Raymond about urban renewal in Providence and RI. Since we now know the history this episode is focused on how these structures and choices still impact us today.
Raymond Two Hawks Watson is a community advocate, educator, cultural practitioner, convener, and business professional with sixteen years of experience in nonprofit leadership and executive administration. Watson’s skills consist of program development & implementation, grant writing, motivational speaking, leadership & cultural development consulting, community organizing, and event planning, supplemented by an extensive background in promoting and supporting cultural equity & cultural development initiatives in the Rhode Island community.

Watson has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Union College in New York, a master’s degree in community planning from the University of Rhode Island, and a
Juris doctorate from the Roger Williams University School of Law. Watson was consulting co-lead for development of the City of Providence’s Municipal Reparations Reconciliation Framework and is the recipient of the Rhode Island Foundation’s 2016 Carter Innovation Fellowship, a 2021 recipient of the
U.S. President's Lifetime Achievement Award for Voluntary Service, a Mayoral appointee to the City of Providence’s Municipal Reparations Commission (2022), and is the 2023 recipient of Justice Assistance’s Neil J. Houston, Jr Memorial Award.

04/02/2024

Over the last few episodes we have heard a lot about urban renewal and what the affect was on Providence and RI. Today's episode we talk with local historian Raymond Two Hawks Watson to help us get a better understand of what urban renewal was.

Raymond is a community advocate, educator, cultural practitioner, convener, and business professional with sixteen years of experience in nonprofit leadership and executive administration. Watson’s skills consist of program development & implementation, grant writing, motivational speaking, leadership & cultural development consulting, community organizing, and event planning, supplemented by an extensive background in promoting and supporting cultural equity & cultural development initiatives in the Rhode Island community. Watson is currently the CEO/Founder of the Providence Cultural Equity Initiative and thePolicy Director of the Center for Indigenous Peoples Rights; two nonprofits based in Providence,
Rhode Island. Watson also serves as the Chippinuonk Sâchem of the Mashapaug Nahaganset Tribe and the Director General of the Federation of Aboriginal Nations of the Americas.

We are a podcast sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of RI, whose goal is to create conversation.

03/31/2024

Happy Easter! Here is another beautiful picture from church of the Epiphany Elmwood. We hope your Easter has as much joy in it as this picture!

03/27/2024

There were so many great memories from Church of the Epiphany we needed to do two posts to share them. Read from their Vicar Karen Fraioli on the closing of the church and see a glimpse into what made this group special.

03/26/2024

This episode of Tea Time Theology we are talking to Ms. Cindy Rollins and the Rev. Michael Pearson. Both of their journey's brought them to the Church of the Epiphany on Elmwood in Providence. In this episode they talk about what this vibrant parish was like, the memories they share, and the story of the closing of this parish.

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03/19/2024

This week we are listening to Mr. Martin's story, as he tell's us his experience with Church of the Saviour and his life growing up in America.

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03/12/2024

For this episode we are listening to Mr. Jennings tell his story of growing up at Church of the Saviour and how he has moved through multiple churches in the diocese of Rhode Island. He gives us a glimpse into his life and history. The pictures below are referrenced in the episode!

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03/05/2024

Part two of Deacon Joyce Thorne's episode is up today. We get to hear her story of what it was like growing up in Rhode Island and her experience being a deacon in the Episcopal Church. #

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02/27/2024

Our second episode of this season drops today. We are talking with Deacon Joyce Thorne from the Episcopal Diocese of RI about her experience growing up in RI as a person of color and how that has informed her life. In this special two part episode she talks about growing up at Church of the Saviour, her life in Providence and how all that was affected by urban renewal. Make sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of her story!

02/20/2024

Season 6 is a little different for Tea Time Theology. In upcoming episodes we will present oral histories of three historically black churches in the diocese that have now closed: Church of the Saviour, Christ Church, Eddy Street, and Church of the Epiphany, all in Providence, and a history of the The Cathedral of St. John.

In the first episode of Season 6 of Tea Time Theology we talk to the Rev. Patrick Campbell and our new co-host for the season Dwayne Keys about how this season's theme came to be and it's importance.

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05/02/2023

This episode we are chatting with Rev. Canon Meaghan Brower about John 3:16 "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life." Covering everything from how this bible verse shows up in our day to day lives and what it actually means. You can connect with Rev Meaghan through the ECC- Episcopal Conference Center pages on Facebook and Instagram.

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The Rev. Canon Meaghan Brower is the Executive Director of the Episcopal Conference Center, the camp and retreat center for the Diocese of Rhode Island. She lives in Newport with her family. She loves dancing, writing and singing parodies, and taking part in any and all creative efforts at summer camp.

04/25/2023

This episode we are chatting with Father Nicholas Evancho with the bumper sticker "Everything happens for a reason"". You can connect with Father Nicholas on Facebook.com/stmartinsgi
Instagram.com/stmartinsgi"

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Fr. Nick serves as the Priest-in-Charge of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church on Grand Island, New York. He also has a degree in biochemistry and is a member of the Society of Ordained Scientists. His passions include the history and philosophy of science as well as activities from rock climbing to quilting. He lives with his wife Ashley, daughter Sophia, and cats Thomas Aquinas and Maggie.

04/18/2023

This episode we are chatting with the Rev. Charles Cowen from Trinity Episcopal Parish in Wilmington DE and looking at "For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."" What is faith and how do we have it? You can connect with him: Facebook: www.facebook.com/charles.cowen instagram: Mastodon: @episcodon.net

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The Rev. Charles Lane Cowen serves as Associate Rector of Trinity Episcopal Parish (Trinity and Old Swedes) in Wilmington, DE where he serves congregations that worship in English and Spanish. Prior to ordination and his studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX where he earned his M.Div., Charles spent over a decade as a professional actor, director, and puppet builder. In addition to his parish ministries, Charles volunteers with organizations such as the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, the Trevor Project, and Moms Demand Action.

04/11/2023

"This episode we are talking to Father Jeff Krantz about the bumper sticker ""Read the Holy B.I.B.L.E.(Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)"" Father Jeff has a book is available on Amazon, ""Hearing His Voice - Finding Our Way Home"" and the website ""The Vicar's Keep - A Lifetime of Writings""
vicarskeep.com"

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Fr. Krantz is a priest retired from the Diocese of Long Island, where he served for 23 years. He loves Bible study, healing ministry, theater, classical music and classic rock, Doctor Who and all things Narnia. During his career he helped develop the now-defunct website "Preaching Peace" which many clergy relied upon for sermon preparation. Since moving to Colorado he's taken up hiking with his daughter, Gretchen, and developed a new website, The Vicar's Keep, with a number of Bible Study and other resources.

04/10/2023

Happy Easter!
Take a listen to some of our episodes as a way to celebrate!
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We suggest Episode 1 for Season One where we are chatting with our friend The Rev Scott Lee about The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (if you like him in that episode listen to our most recent season where he is a guest again- Season 5 Episode 3) and Episode 2 from Season 3 where we chat with the Reverend Canon Timothy Watt about Captain Benjamin Sisco from Star Trek Deep Space Nine, and specifically how he qualifies as a Christ Figure.

04/04/2023

This Episode we are chatting with Father Bill Locke at St. Stephen's in Providence RI about "You were born for such a time as this ". We are looking and who Ester is, why this story is important to know about, and what does it mean to be born for a time such as this. You can contact Fr. Bill at [email protected].

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Fr. Bill Locke is a retired priest of the Diocese of Rhode Island. He previously served as rector of two parishes, and then interim rector at seven parishes over the course of 26 years. He is currently assisting at S. Stephen’s Church in Providence and doing supply work. Fr. Bill lives in Pawtucket with his wife, Ethel, a physics teacher at Woonsocket High School. When not engaged in parish work, he enjoys spending time with their three grandchildren. You can contact Fr. Bill at [email protected].

03/28/2023

This episode we are chatting with The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Malone from St. Luke's East Greenwich RI about the bumper sticker "God, Guns, and Country". You can connect with him on Facebook - wildernessjourneys and on Instagram -- , and wrote the book A Peculiar Church: Practicing Baptist Theology.

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Jonathan Malone is the Pastoral Associate at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Greenwich, RI. In addition to his work at the church, Jonathan is also a wilderness guide, leading backpacking trips and day-hikes all around the United States with an emphasis on experiencing the Divine. You can find out more, and sign up for a trip at www.wildernessjourneys.org

03/21/2023

This episode we are chatting with Deacon Scott Elliott and the bumper sticker "God won't give you any experience you can't handle" . We are looking at how we can feel connected to Jesus and God, and how God can help us grow through trials. Connect with him on Facebook and through the Church of the Atonement in Chicago.

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I am one of two deacons at the Church of the Atonement in Chicago. I am a life member of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament, a Founding member of the Chicago Chapter of the Society of Catholic Priests, and a member of the Board of Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church. I was baptized at the same service as my father. I am a retired probation officer in the Cook County, Illinois system, and worked mostly with domestic violence offenders and medium- and high-risk DUIs. I am a powerlifter and bicyclist, and a former banjo player. I live with my beloved spouse and our two cats, Thomas and Toby.

03/14/2023

This episode we are chatting with the Rev Scott Lee from St Barnabas Episcopal Church, Warwick, RI and the bumper Sticker is "COEXIST". We talk about what does this concept mean and how can we live it out in our lives? Connect with Scott on Facebook through the St. Barnabas Warwick page and their instagram

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When I heard the call of Jesus, "Follow me," I had no idea that this journey would move my family and I all over the huge state of Texas, through Oklahoma, then bring me to Rhode Island. But, that's what faith does. It moves us, moves us in every way possible. We are moved emotionally, spiritually, and sometimes, we are even moved physically. But the journey is wonderful!

03/07/2023

This episode we are chatting with the Rev. Spencer Reece from St. Paul's in Wickford RI. His bumper sticker is "God is coming and boy is she pi**ed" You can connect with Father Reece on instagram @ and Facebook through the St. Paul's Wickford page

Reece was ordained in Madrid, Spain. He began his ministry at Our Little Roses in San Pedro Sula, Honduras under a Fulbright with the Obama administration. He then worked in Madrid, Spain, for the Bishop of Spain for the Spanish Episcopal Church as his canon to the ordinary for 8 years. He next came back to the US and worked as the interim priest for St. Mark's/San Marcos in Jackson Heights, Queens, for two years, where the former priest has died of Covid-19. Three months ago he was invited to be the vicar of Wickford, at St. Paul's. He is thrilled to be back in his New England roots and having clam chowder every other day.

02/28/2023

The First episode has dropped!
This season we are talking Bumper sticker Bible, starting with Reverend Dr. Robert Black and the topic "If you died, do you know where you would spend eternity?"

The Rev. Dr. Robet Black is the Rector of St. Luke's in Salisbury, North Carolina. He holds degrees from Wake Forest University, Virginia Theological Seminary, and The University of the South: Sewanee. Fr. Robert also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Homiletics at Hood Theological Seminary. His hobbies include kettlebell training, reading, and bourbon tasting.

02/23/2023

We have some exciting things happening! For a new season we have a new logo!

02/14/2023

Something is coming! One of our AMAZING producers is busy editing away in preparation for Season 5! First episode drops on February 28th!

11/16/2022

New Episode Dropped Today!!! We are chatting with the Rev Dante Tavolaro and Olive Swinski about their experience at General Convention over the summer. What does that mean for us as a larger church and how can we take large ideas and bring them back to our communities.

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10/22/2022

BONUS EPISODE!
We are so excited to have a bonus episode with the amazing Rev Della Wager Wells.
The conversation is around Lambeth Conference, what is it, why is it important and why do we care.
“Della Wager Wells, Priest in Charge at Emmanuel Newport, is a wife, mom, former missionary, and erstwhile and future urban chicken farmer”
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07/12/2022

It is our last episode of the season and we are chatting with the Rev Tim Rich about Naomi and Ruth! Reverend Timothy T. Rich was ordained in Washington, DC in 1993, Tim has served in the dioceses of Pittsburgh, New Hampshire, and now, Rhode Island. While in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, he was active in youth ministry and anti-racism efforts. As the rector of St. John's, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he served on a variety of Diocesan committees including the Commission on Ministry, the Committee for Mission Resources, and the Clergy Development Committee. In 2003 the Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, Bishop of New Hampshire, invited Tim to be his Canon to the Ordinary. As canon, his portfolio included conflict resolution, safe church issues, vestry retreats, congregational development, leadership development, and transition ministries. In June of 2012 he returned to parish ministry, called to be the rector of St. Luke's Church, East Greenwich RI. Tim currently serves on the diocese's Commission on Ministry. He lives with his wife, Diane Rich, and their beloved goldendoodle, Brinkley.

07/05/2022

Our guest today is the Rev Robert Pace of Trinity Church in Fort Worth Texas and we are chatting about Zachariah. There are two men called Zachariah in the bible, who were these men, why were they important? We also are looking at the canticle of Zachariah and the significance of that canticle in our own prayer lives.

The Rev. Robert F. Pace is the Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth, Texas. He has a Ph.D. in History, and he spent more than twenty years teaching at universities in Virginia and Texas before pursuing a call to ordained ministry. He received an M.Div. from the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX, and he has served as Associate Rector and Rector at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Amarillo, TX, before accepting this call at Trinity in Fort Worth. Father Pace loves to teach and has worked extensively with the Seminary of the Southwest’s Iona Collaborative Program.