Cara Ellen Modisett
@caramodisett.bsky.social
Episcopal priest; former editor, public radio reporter/producer, college adjunct. Pianist/poet/INFJ. Living in three cities at once.
the challenge of getting to morning prayer on time today ⚓️
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
the challenge of getting to morning prayer on time today ⚓️
When you hear Terry Gross go “one of the times I interviewed Sondheim”…
😩 all the emotions
😩 all the emotions
November 27, 2025 at 5:58 PM
When you hear Terry Gross go “one of the times I interviewed Sondheim”…
😩 all the emotions
😩 all the emotions
The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia has announced our slate of candidates for the 7th bishop of the diocese! ⚓
I am grateful to serve on Standing Committee during an exciting time of transition and change.
dioswva.org/welcome/bish...
I am grateful to serve on Standing Committee during an exciting time of transition and change.
dioswva.org/welcome/bish...
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia has announced our slate of candidates for the 7th bishop of the diocese! ⚓
I am grateful to serve on Standing Committee during an exciting time of transition and change.
dioswva.org/welcome/bish...
I am grateful to serve on Standing Committee during an exciting time of transition and change.
dioswva.org/welcome/bish...
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Staunton, VA” - find an event near you here:
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS Staunton, VA · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
www.mobilize.us
September 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Staunton, VA” - find an event near you here:
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Lectionary track 2 this Sunday… bring it 🔥⚓️
September 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Lectionary track 2 this Sunday… bring it 🔥⚓️
Reposted by Cara Ellen Modisett
Our new initiative kicks off next Thursday, September 4. It’s coming from the Province VII Council to connect and support rural church leaders. If you’re a small/rural church leader (clergy or lay) feel free to join in! ⚓
August 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Our new initiative kicks off next Thursday, September 4. It’s coming from the Province VII Council to connect and support rural church leaders. If you’re a small/rural church leader (clergy or lay) feel free to join in! ⚓
Pondering Hebrews for this Sunday's sermon: What do you think angels might look like? Have you ever met one (aware or unawares 😊)? ⚓
August 29, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Pondering Hebrews for this Sunday's sermon: What do you think angels might look like? Have you ever met one (aware or unawares 😊)? ⚓
Reposted by Cara Ellen Modisett
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The Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) invites applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Practical Theology for its hybrid MDiv program.🕯️📕⚓
The Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) invites applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Practical Theology for its hybrid MDiv program.🕯️📕⚓
August 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Please share far and wide!
The Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) invites applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Practical Theology for its hybrid MDiv program.🕯️📕⚓
The Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) invites applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Practical Theology for its hybrid MDiv program.🕯️📕⚓
Noonday Prayer for today...
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August 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Noonday Prayer for today...
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The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia is in search for our seventh bishop - and our diocesan profile is now released! ⚓
dioswva.org/diocesan-pro...
Grateful to be on the Standing Committee during this time of transition and discernment.
dioswva.org/diocesan-pro...
Grateful to be on the Standing Committee during this time of transition and discernment.
August 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia is in search for our seventh bishop - and our diocesan profile is now released! ⚓
dioswva.org/diocesan-pro...
Grateful to be on the Standing Committee during this time of transition and discernment.
dioswva.org/diocesan-pro...
Grateful to be on the Standing Committee during this time of transition and discernment.
Today's Noonday Prayer, with a reading from the Rev. Jan Fuller's "Blessings for your Students"...
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August 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today's Noonday Prayer, with a reading from the Rev. Jan Fuller's "Blessings for your Students"...
www.facebook.com/TrinityStaun...
www.facebook.com/TrinityStaun...
What to pray and how to pray: Sermon from July 27.
www.trinitystaunton.org/what-to-pray...
www.trinitystaunton.org/what-to-pray...
August 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
What to pray and how to pray: Sermon from July 27.
www.trinitystaunton.org/what-to-pray...
www.trinitystaunton.org/what-to-pray...
Cook, Pray, Slay Dragons
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Last Sunday's Mary Magdalene and Martha sermon...
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Last Sunday's Mary Magdalene and Martha sermon...
July 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Cook, Pray, Slay Dragons
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Last Sunday's Mary Magdalene and Martha sermon...
www.trinitystaunton.org/cook-pray-sl...
Last Sunday's Mary Magdalene and Martha sermon...
Reposted by Cara Ellen Modisett
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
July 11, 2025 at 10:51 PM
A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."
Where I am right now.
July 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Where I am right now.
Sunday morning on the way to church. ⚓️
July 8, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Sunday morning on the way to church. ⚓️
I love Blue Whale Books Charlottesville for many reasons, among them:
July 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I love Blue Whale Books Charlottesville for many reasons, among them:
Reposted by Cara Ellen Modisett
The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas:
“This isn’t about Left or Right. It’s about what we worship. And the warning is clear: When the economy becomes our god, we begin to sacrifice people on its altar.” ⚓️
“This isn’t about Left or Right. It’s about what we worship. And the warning is clear: When the economy becomes our god, we begin to sacrifice people on its altar.” ⚓️
The Big Blasphemous Bill
The GOP’s sweeping legislation would make it official: The economy is America’s god, and people will be sacrificed on its altar.
sojo.net
July 4, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas:
“This isn’t about Left or Right. It’s about what we worship. And the warning is clear: When the economy becomes our god, we begin to sacrifice people on its altar.” ⚓️
“This isn’t about Left or Right. It’s about what we worship. And the warning is clear: When the economy becomes our god, we begin to sacrifice people on its altar.” ⚓️
Noonday Prayer today – the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, with a sonnet by Malcolm Guite...
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June 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Noonday Prayer today – the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, with a sonnet by Malcolm Guite...
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www.facebook.com/TrinityStaun...
Loved being the homilist for the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival's closing Eucharist at Eastern Mennonite University, reflecting on music, the Appalachian mountains, the Holy Spirit and the theme of journey... ❤️ @EMU_News
(Homily around 1:28) ⚓
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(Homily around 1:28) ⚓
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2025 Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival - Leipzig Service
YouTube video by Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival
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June 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Loved being the homilist for the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival's closing Eucharist at Eastern Mennonite University, reflecting on music, the Appalachian mountains, the Holy Spirit and the theme of journey... ❤️ @EMU_News
(Homily around 1:28) ⚓
www.youtube.com/live/ftHgnOv...
(Homily around 1:28) ⚓
www.youtube.com/live/ftHgnOv...
Reposted by Cara Ellen Modisett
This. This right here. A word of hope in dark times. 🕯️
June 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This. This right here. A word of hope in dark times. 🕯️
Noonday Prayer today, with poetry by Luci Shaw:
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Noonday Prayer for June 17
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June 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Noonday Prayer today, with poetry by Luci Shaw:
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Reposted by Cara Ellen Modisett
This is why clergy being outspoken and showing up at Pride with their churches is so important, especially during Pride ⚓️
June 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This is why clergy being outspoken and showing up at Pride with their churches is so important, especially during Pride ⚓️
Reposted by Cara Ellen Modisett
Mobilizing priests to accompany migrants to immigration court. Fellow Christians, following the words of Christ. Thank you to our siblings in Christ. ⚓
The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20.
(Via Christopher Hale)
(Via Christopher Hale)
June 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Mobilizing priests to accompany migrants to immigration court. Fellow Christians, following the words of Christ. Thank you to our siblings in Christ. ⚓