In this episode… we talk about personal and corporate piety. Why we do the things we do. It is not just pew aerobics; it is reverence for God. However, in the Episcopal Church, not every parish will have the same exact same piety in a worship service, nor will everyone have the same personal piety. Piety is less about doing the “right thing” and more about how to show reverence or respect to the Triune God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and your growth in relationship with the Triune God.
You will hear Clare, The Rev. Collin, and The Rev. Joe talk about their personal piety practices as well. Clare mentions that she has a Rule of Life, a rule of life is simply a discipline that allows you to create space for God and grow with God. You can learn more creating your own Rule of Life by looking at the relevant links below. Fr. Joe mentions that he prays the Rosary (Roman Catholic rosary) which is considered a welcome practice in the Episcopal Church. To learn more about the Rosary, look at the relevant links below. Fr. Collin mentions that he prays the
Daily Office and will sometimes use the
Daily Devotions for Individuals and Families (BCP, 137).
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guests:
The Rev. Joe Pierjok (he/him) is the Rector of Grace Episcopal Church, in Carthage, Missouri. Fr. Joe is a graduate of Seminary of the Southwest, an avid reader, and lover of history.
Relevant links…
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with
Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise