Holy Local

Shae Corey
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Holy Local is a podcast about religion, history, and community, that tells the story of a unique church group located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. It explores the intersection of service groups, religious belief, and neighborhood change. The Church of the Saviour was established in 1946 by a small group of dedicated members, who would go on to build a nationally renowned church in Adams Morgan, a DC neighborhood known for its diverse cultural fabric and intense history of community organizing.

Episodes

  1. 10/14/2024

    Episode Six: Adaptation

    Welcome to Holy Local! This is a chronological series, so if you missed the last episode, I'd go back and give it a listen before continuing. The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Church of the Saviour was established in 1946 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by a small group of dedicated members, who would go on to build a nationally renowned church in Adams Morgan, a DC neighborhood known for its diverse cultural fabric and intense history of community organizing. In this episode, learn about the Church's work at the turn of the century and the renovation of The Potter's House. Hear from current members of the Church about their histories and how they see the future of the organization. The Church of the Saviour participated in some of the biggest social campaigns in the 20th century: Civil Rights, the HIV/AIDS crisis, immigration and asylum efforts, and continuing efforts to support growing homeless populations were central to the Church of the Saviour’s mission. The church’s  members weren’t just present, they were often at the forefront of these issues, leading service campaigns for these causes in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. The Holy Local Podcast takes you all the way through the 20th century and into the 21st, following the members of the Church of the Saviour as they exemplify Christ like service through massive public efforts to support their neighbors and those in need. Throughout this series, you’ll hear from the people who were there, the members, and their neighbors. This is their story, and I hope you enjoy it. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the companion digital exhibit to the podcast by clicking here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This project is being presented with financial assistance from HumanitiesDC, a state council of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of HumanitiesDC or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

  2. 10/07/2024

    Episode Five: Settle

    Welcome to Holy Local! This is a chronological series, so if you missed the last episode, I'd go back and give it a listen before continuing. The ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Church of the Saviour was established in 1946 ⁠⁠⁠⁠ by a small group of dedicated members, who would go on to build a nationally renowned church in Adams Morgan, a DC neighborhood known for its diverse cultural fabric and intense history of community organizing. In this episode, learn about the Church's settlement into the city as a multi-site organization. The Church of the Saviour participated in some of the biggest social campaigns in the 20th century: Civil Rights, the HIV/AIDS crisis, immigration and asylum efforts, and continuing efforts to support growing homeless populations were central to the Church of the Saviour’s mission. The church’s  members weren’t just present, they were often at the forefront of these issues, leading service campaigns for these causes in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. The Holy Local Podcast takes you all the way through the 20th century and into the 21st, following the members of the Church of the Saviour as they exemplify Christ like service through massive public efforts to support their neighbors and those in need. Throughout this series, you’ll hear from the people who were there, the members, and their neighbors. This is their story, and I hope you enjoy it. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the companion digital exhibit to the podcast by clicking here.⁠⁠⁠⁠ This project is being presented with financial assistance from HumanitiesDC, a state council of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of HumanitiesDC or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

  3. 09/30/2024

    Episode Four: Split

    Welcome to Holy Local! This is a chronological series, so if you missed the last episode, I'd go back and give it a listen before continuing. The ⁠⁠⁠ Church of the Saviour was established in 1946 ⁠⁠⁠ by a small group of dedicated members, who would go on to build a nationally renowned church in Adams Morgan, a DC neighborhood known for its diverse cultural fabric and intense history of community organizing. In this episode, learn about the Church's split into multiple affiliated churches to better serve the spiritual health of the members. The Church of the Saviour participated in some of the biggest social campaigns in the 20th century: Civil Rights, the HIV/AIDS crisis, immigration and asylum efforts, and continuing efforts to support growing homeless populations were central to the Church of the Saviour’s mission. The church’s  members weren’t just present, they were often at the forefront of these issues, leading service campaigns for these causes in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. The Holy Local Podcast takes you all the way through the 20th century and into the 21st, following the members of the Church of the Saviour as they exemplify Christ like service through massive public efforts to support their neighbors and those in need. Throughout this series, you’ll hear from the people who were there, the members, and their neighbors. This is their story, and I hope you enjoy it. ⁠⁠⁠Check out the companion digital exhibit to the podcast by clicking here.⁠⁠⁠ This project is being presented with financial assistance from HumanitiesDC, a state council of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of HumanitiesDC or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

  4. 09/23/2024

    Episode Three: Uprising

    Welcome to Holy Local! This is a chronological series, so if you missed the last episode, I'd go back and give it a listen before continuing. The ⁠⁠ Church of the Saviour was established in 1946 ⁠⁠ by a small group of dedicated members, who would go on to build a nationally renowned church in Adams Morgan, a DC neighborhood known for its diverse cultural fabric and intense history of community organizing. In this episode, learn about the history of the Potter's House, a beloved neighborhood coffee house opened in 1960. This episode also covers the Church's involvement with Junior Village, an infamous DC orphanage. The Church of the Saviour participated in some of the biggest social campaigns in the 20th century: Civil Rights, the HIV/AIDS crisis, immigration and asylum efforts, and continuing efforts to support growing homeless populations were central to the Church of the Saviour’s mission. The church’s  members weren’t just present, they were often at the forefront of these issues, leading service campaigns for these causes in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. The Holy Local Podcast takes you all the way through the 20th century and into the 21st, following the members of the Church of the Saviour as they exemplify Christ like service through massive public efforts to support their neighbors and those in need. Throughout this series, you’ll hear from the people who were there, the members, and their neighbors. This is their story, and I hope you enjoy it. ⁠⁠Check out the companion digital exhibit to the podcast by clicking here.⁠⁠ This project is being presented with financial assistance from HumanitiesDC, a state council of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of HumanitiesDC or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

  5. 09/16/2024

    Episode Two: Expansion

    Welcome to Holy Local! This is a chronological series, so if you missed the last episode, I'd go back and give it a listen before continuing. The ⁠ Church of the Saviour was established in 1946 ⁠ by a small group of dedicated members, who would go on to build a nationally renowned church in Adams Morgan, a DC neighborhood known for its diverse cultural fabric and intense history of community organizing. In this episode, learn about the Church's expansion in the 1950s with the purchase of farm property in Maryland and a steady uptick in members. The Church of the Saviour participated in some of the biggest social campaigns in the 20th century: Civil Rights, the HIV/AIDS crisis, immigration and asylum efforts, and continuing efforts to support growing homeless populations were central to the Church of the Saviour’s mission. The church’s  members weren’t just present, they were often at the forefront of these issues, leading service campaigns for these causes in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. The Holy Local Podcast takes you all the way through the 20th century and into the 21st, following the members of the Church of the Saviour as they exemplify Christ like service through massive public efforts to support their neighbors and those in need. Throughout this series, you’ll hear from the people who were there, the members, and their neighbors. This is their story, and I hope you enjoy it. ⁠Check out the companion digital exhibit to the podcast by clicking here.⁠ This project is being presented with financial assistance from HumanitiesDC, a state council of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of HumanitiesDC or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

  6. 09/09/2024

    Episode One: Humble Beginnings

    The  Church of the Saviour was established in 1946  by a small group of dedicated members, who would go on to build a nationally renowned church in Adams Morgan, a DC neighborhood known for its diverse cultural fabric and intense history of community organizing. The Church of the Saviour participated in some of the biggest social campaigns in the 20th century: Civil Rights, the HIV/AIDS crisis, immigration and asylum efforts, and continuing efforts to support growing homeless populations were central to the Church of the Saviour’s mission. The church’s  members weren’t just present, they were often at the forefront of these issues, leading service campaigns for these causes in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. The Holy Local Podcast takes you all the way through the 20th century and into the 21st, following the members of the Church of the Saviour as they exemplify Christ like service through massive public efforts to support their neighbors and those in need. Throughout this series, you’ll hear from the people who were there, the members, and their neighbors. This is their story, and I hope you enjoy it. Check out the companion digital exhibit to the podcast by clicking here. This project is being presented with financial assistance from HumanitiesDC, a state council of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of HumanitiesDC or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

  7. 09/04/2024

    Holy Local Teaser

    Keep an eye out for the season premiere of Holy Local, launching September 9th, 2024. Holy Local is a podcast about religion, history, and community that tells the story of a unique church group located in Washington, DC. It explores the intersection of service groups, religious belief, and neighborhood change. The  Church of the Saviour was established in 1946  by a small group of dedicated members, who would go on to build a nationally renowned church in Adams Morgan, a DC neighborhood known for its diverse cultural fabric and intense history of community organizing. Visit www.shaecorey.com/podcast to learn more and see the digital companion exhibit that accompanies this work.

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Holy Local is a podcast about religion, history, and community, that tells the story of a unique church group located in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC. It explores the intersection of service groups, religious belief, and neighborhood change. The Church of the Saviour was established in 1946 by a small group of dedicated members, who would go on to build a nationally renowned church in Adams Morgan, a DC neighborhood known for its diverse cultural fabric and intense history of community organizing.

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  • Creator
    Shae Corey
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shae Corey
  • Show Website
    Holy Local