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 Update00:37 Feature Film About the Presiding Bishop02:51 The Philadelphia Eleven: A Film About Women's Ordination04:54 Update on LeAnna Braun's Ordination05:52 Snow Slam Event Announcement07:51 Parochial Reports Season08:52 Winter Talk: Gathering of Indigenous Episcopalians09:49 Understanding the Doctrine of Discovery12:26 Conclusion and Farewell