Michael Wallens and Kerie Van Zeyst
Recorded
March 6, 2023
Archived
March 6, 2023
38:15 minutes
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Id:
mby022508
Description
Friends and colleagues Father Michael Wallens (72) and Kerie Van Zeyst (50) come together to share memories and talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their lives, their community, and the members of Sunshine House and Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church.Subject Log / Time Code
Micheal Wallens (MW) asks Kerie Van Zeyst (KVZ) about her experience of the COVID-19 pandemic as the Executive Director of Sunshine House. KVZ talks about the mission of Sunshine House, the seniors of Alpine, Texas, and about how the pandemic affected them.
KVZ talks about the hardships, including isolation, that came with the pandemic.
KVZ discusses serving a high-risk population during the pandemic.
MW talks about what he loves about the people of Sunshine House. He says that Sunshine House is a place of welcomers.
MW and KVZ talk about the fears that people might have with returning to Sunshine House. KVZ also talks about delivering meals to homes.
KVZ talks about Saint Paul's Episcopal Church. MW and KVZ talk about live-streaming church services, and MW talks about navigating live-streaming versus in-person connections.
KVZ talks about members of the church being high-risk. KVZ and MW also talk about singing during the pandemic.
MW recalls his experiences conducting marriages and funerals online, and KVZ remembers the parking lot convention.
KVZ addresses obstacles her clients face and talks about technological issues.
KVZ talks about three things she wanted to do for Sunshine House. She talks about reopening, transportation, technology updates, and events. She also discusses the long-term goals for Sunshine House.
Participants
- Michael Wallens
- Kerie Van Zeyst