Rite of Profession for Scott Vollmer
Several of us from Virginia beach will be traveling to Richmond to share this occasion with Scott Vollmer (Br. Scott-Francis). If you would like to join us contact Lee Davis, [email protected].
Brother Scott-Francis: Rite of Profession
The Community of the Gospel is a non-residential monastic community with canonical standing in The Episcopal Church. It is recognized in the worldwide Anglican Communion. Members of this body live “in the world” and hold day jobs. They devote themselves single mindedly to keeping their baptismal vows and monastic promises of prayer, study, and service.
For profession or full membership in the Community of the Gospel, candidates move through a progression of careful preparation and discernment under the guidance of a formation guide and support team. This preparation, training, and discernment—often lasting several years or more—culminates in profession as a monastic. When the Community of the Gospel moves an individual to the rite of profession, it means that this person is equipped to be a monastic and that he or she understands the mind, work, and spirit of our community.
This has been my journey, and has led me to the deeper calling by God to faith in His love and to the Community of the Gospel. This is my vocation; I offer my entire life to God and to serving Jesus. This is a choice I make to live out my life in prayer, study, and service. I am discovering my true self in the light of God’s love.
On May 23, at both Zoom and in-person services, I will profess my vows to the Community of the Gospel, to God, and to all of you. I ask your prayers and presence if you are able and available.
Your Brother in Christ,
Scott