The Rev. Jemonde Taylor leans into the history of St. Ambrose. The explanation of the honeycomb and its ties to the community environment, St. Ambrose of Milan, the first Dr., and the honey tongue preacher. Fr. Taylor explores the ancient text and how the family continues to provide his grounding for ministry, faith, and mission with the community. Fr. Taylor's spiritual practices reflect the conversation with God and the slow process in time. The proper order of faith is God, yourself, and your family. Fr. Taylor's final message is to embrace love, without it we are nothing. The relational power that Jesus shows us is how to stand up and hold the world up, which are visible signs of God's kingdom.

The Rev. Jemonde Taylor explains the forward-thinking of St. Ambrsose and the Jazz Mass. He also explores the impact of how music speaks to the people and the basis of beauty in liturgy. The churches DNA is one of embracing black music and how it has reached out effectively to a younger demographic. A beautiful intergenerational service is offered and established through the art of jazz. The original roots of the Jazz Mass go back to the leadership of Rev. Arthur Cochran, rector of St. Ambrose from 1920-1927.

Fr. Jemonde Taylor from St. Ambrose Episcopal Church examines the Christian Church and the strain on the church. The taking of non-Christians for enslavement and the millions of Africans forced to be taken from their homes and also from their land. What are we doing to disrupt that? Fr. Taylor shares practices at St. Ambrose and in the community, the dualistic nature of black vs. white in scripture, and how to dispel these myths. The Ethiopian traditions are rich and touch St. Ambrose in an area of contemplation and peace.

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