God has planted within each of our hearts a way of being and seeing the world that only we can bring. When we offer the fullness of who we are, we give this world an irreplaceable and priceless gift: our very selves. How do I offer the fullness of who I am? How do I live my best life? What form does this take? These are the questions, we seek to wrestle out in Loving the Questions as we seek first and foremost to live into our baptismal covenants. If you find yourself wondering or wrestling with these questions, your presence, like your presence to this world, would be a gift to us all. We will love and live our way to the answers together in community.
Loving the Questions is an offering from the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts in partnership with the Diocese of Massachusetts. It is a community of discernment that honors the Spirit’s call to those considering both lay and ordained ministry. Our hope for you is that you may:
● Grow into a deeper understanding of your unique calling, or vocation
● Gain greater clarity around your unique gifting
● Identify supports in terms of people and tools necessary for your calling
● Develop a plan of formation for your calling
Loving the Questions will be held online via Zoom from 6:30-9:00 pm.
Sept 18 Opening Workshop (*Virtual format due to Covid)
Sept 29 Wed
Oct 13 Wed
Oct 27 Wed
Nov 3 Wed
Nov 17 Wed
Dec 1 Wed
Dec 15 Wed
Jan 9 Midway Retreat (Saturday)
Jan 26 Wed
Feb 9 Wed
Feb 23 Wed
Mar 4-5 Closing Retreat(Fri-Sat overnight?)
Mar 9 Final Session with the Bishop