Weekly Update for the Diocese of Rio Grande - Week of January 20th, 2024


This weekly update for the Diocese of Rio Grande, January 2024, summarizes several events. These include a movie about the presiding bishop; the ordination updates for Reverend LeAnna Braun; the Snow Slam; and others. The update also details information about two major films relating to the Episcopal Church; the first is a film about the presiding bishop titled 'A Case for Love' set to be shown in select theaters. The second film discusses the ordination of the first women in the church, 'The Philadelphia Eleven'. The update also discusses the rescheduled ordination of LeAnna Braun, the Snow Slam event featuring Deacon Jack Karn speaking about Jerusalem Peace Builders and being a Deacon! A quick reminder about the parochial report season. Lastly, it provides insights about the annual gathering of indigenous Episcopalians, 'Winter Talk', and a forthcoming series about the Doctrine of Discovery.


00:07 Introduction and Weekly Update
00:37 Feature Film About the Presiding Bishop
02:51 The Philadelphia Eleven: A Film About Women's Ordination
04:54 Update on LeAnna Braun's Ordination
05:52 Snow Slam Event Announcement
07:51 Parochial Reports Season
08:52 Winter Talk: Gathering of Indigenous Episcopalians
09:49 Understanding the Doctrine of Discovery
12:26 Conclusion and Farewell