Preaching Proper 20 (B)

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Proper 20 (B), which takes place this year on Sunday, September 22. We discuss Proverbs 31:10-31, Mark 9:30-37, Acts 17, and James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a. Our amazing guests this week are:  The incredible Jennifer S. Irving, a proud enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and vice president of communications and marketing at Mahpiya Luta (formerly Red Cloud Indian School), located on the historic Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Nestled near the South Dakota and Nebraska state line, her home stands on the ancestral lands of the Oceti Sakowin. Jennifer's world is richly colored by the love of her daughter, Maraya, and the joyful companionship of her two beloved dogs, Lady and Cutie Pie. The Rev. Lester V. Mackenzie, AHC, rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Laguna Beach, California. Lester integrates his South African heritage and commitment to reconciliation into his ministry. He has attended two Conferences of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: COP24 and COP28. The Rev. Heather Melton, staff officer for the United Thank Offering (UTO). She is grateful to work alongside the UTO board and staff in helping to promote gratitude and generosity through participation in UTO. Heather is a certified Daring Way FacilitatorTM from the Brené Brown Education and Research Group. She lives with her husband and twin daughters in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she enjoys hiking, baking and growing garlic. Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.    MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Season of Creation website Season of Creation liturgical guide