Ascends At Boston Avenue Church

Caitlin and Philip are joined by Rev. David Wiggs and Belynda Clanton to discuss reopening Boston Avenue UMC and what that has looked like

Back in 2019, Philip and Caitlin did an "LGBTQ+ People of Faith" series beginning with Spencer Brown. We are revisiting this episode today. All of our listeners are more than welcome to go back and listen to any of our episodes that might be of some interest to you.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Jen Logsdon Kellogg and Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery to discuss itinerancy within the United Methodist Church.

As we remember those killed in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, we reflect on our role in racial justice, repair, and reconciliation. This 2020 conversation with our friend, Rev. Robert Turner (pastor of Historic Vernon AME Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma) feels particularly relevant, and we invite our listeners to revisit this podcast episode. Original episode description: In this special collaborative edition of "ASCENDS", Philip and Caitlin are joined by co-host, Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend from the "Committing Faith in Public" podcast. The guests are Rev. Robert Turner and Rev. David Wiggs to discuss the relationship between Historic Vernon AME and Boston Avenue UMC and why talking reconciliation is not enough

This episode is a specially recorded reading of the full text of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail". This reading is a collaboration featuring the voices of 17 faith leaders representing over a dozen faith communities from across Oklahoma. We hope this reading invites us to grapple with the work that is still left to do and to consider the role our faith communities can play in the ongoing struggle with racial justice.

Usually held during the first weekend of Lent, Boston Avenue's Barton-Clinton-Gordey lecture series features a distinguished religious speaker or scholar. Our guest this year was Dr. Robert P. Jones, whose lectures will hopefully help us better understand the history of race relations in the U.S. and in particular, in the Christian church and how we chart a healthier path forward. The following conversation was recorded as part of this series, and is now being offered through our ASCENDS podcast. This is the final lecture in a three part series. Robert P. Jones is the CEO and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the author of "White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity". Jones writes regularly on politics, culture, and religion for The Atlantic online, NBC Think, and other outlets. He is frequently featured in major national media, such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others. He holds a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University an

Usually held during the first weekend of Lent, Boston Avenue's Barton-Clinton-Gordey lecture series features a distinguished religious speaker or scholar. Our guest this year was Dr. Robert P. Jones, whose lectures will hopefully help us better understand the history of race relations in the U.S. and in particular, in the Christian church and how we chart a healthier path forward. The following conversation was recorded as part of this series, and is now being offered through our ASCENDS podcast. This is the second lecture in a three part series. Robert P. Jones is the CEO and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the author of "White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity". Jones writes regularly on politics, culture, and religion for The Atlantic online, NBC Think, and other outlets. He is frequently featured in major national media, such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others. He holds a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University a

Usually held during the first weekend of Lent, Boston Avenue's Barton-Clinton-Gordey lecture series features a distinguished religious speaker or scholar. Our guest this year was Dr. Robert P. Jones, whose lectures will hopefully help us better understand the history of race relations in the U.S. and in particular, in the Christian church and how we chart a healthier path forward. The following conversation was recorded as part of this series, and is now being offered through our ASCENDS podcast. This is the first lecture in a three part series. Robert P. Jones is the CEO and founder of Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) and the author of "White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity". Jones writes regularly on politics, culture, and religion for The Atlantic online, NBC Think, and other outlets. He is frequently featured in major national media, such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others. He holds a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University an

Rev. David Wiggs presents the "State of the Church".

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Amy Venable to discuss how we can make our New Year's Resolutions in regard to our spiritual health. This is the third part in a three part series.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Tracy Walker to discuss how we can make our New Year's Resolutions in regard to our physical health. This is the second part in a three part series.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Linda Alegria to discuss how we can make our New Year's Resolutions in regards to our mental health. This is the first part in a three part series.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery and Chris McMurry to discuss the new Blessing Box and the 12 Days of Kindness.

Boston Avenue UMC is putting on a Living Nativity on December 20th from 2-3:30 and from 5:30-7 in the West Parking Lot. This podcast will go together with the Living Nativity. Sit back and enjoy this retelling of the Nativity Story followed by some wonderful Christmas music performed by the Boston Avenue Choirs. We hope that everybody has a wonderful Christmas!!

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Jen Logsdon-Kellogg to discuss Amy-Jill Levine's book, "Light of the World".

Philip and Caitlin debate their favorite and least favorite Christmas songs and hymns. We hope that you enjoy this festive conversation! For a playlist of some of the Boston Avenue Staff's favorite Christmas songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4anMBnl2QGFx12pqLszBf4 For a playlist of some of the Boston Avenue Staff's least favorite Christmas songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zyNzOGnW1CTcyqrir7CON

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs and Rev. EvaMarie Campbell to discuss what Boston Avenue UMC is doing for Advent this year and tips for how churches can think creatively during this time.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery and Larry Montgomery to discuss safety protocols to make in regards to Thanksgiving and Christmas and new traditions that could be started this year.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend and Rev. David Wiggs. With all the anxiety, tension, and rhetoric within the election, they discuss where, as Christians, we go from here.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery and Rev. Jen Logsdon-Kellogg. They discuss 13th Street worship and the benefits of a church having contemporary worship available.