An Epiphany: The Spiritual Journey of Lynn Finnegan

In this fascinating conversation, The Rev Lynn Finnegan, Associate Rector at the Church of the Holy Faith in Santa Fe, elaborates on her journey from sensing a call to religious life as a 19-year-old Roman Catholic, assuming that meant becoming a nun, to finding herself an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church. Lynn reflects on her relationship with God, her life and ministry, and her experiences in her current role as a priest of the church. She later shares her aspirations for collective, collaborative, and communal approaches to pastoral care within the context of her ministry.

00:00 Introduction and Meeting Lynn Finnegan00:24 Lynn's Early Spiritual Journey and Call to Ministry01:39 Rejection of Organized Religion and Return to Faith02:38 Finding the Episcopal Church and Active Ministry03:28 Balancing Law Practice and Ministry04:44 A Life-Changing Opportunity in Vienna05:33 The Importance of Rest and Reflection09:03 Exploring the Call to Ordained Ministry12:41 Transition from Deacon to Priest17:35 Reflections on Being a Priest20:49 Looking Towards the Future of Ministry