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What is Loving the Questions? |
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Loving the Questions is a community of discernment that honors the Spirit’s call to those considering both lay and ordained ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, and its Diocesan partners within the Episcopal communion.
Each year new gatherings come together to give attention to:
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You're Invited
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Loving the Questions is a community of discernment that honors the Spirit’s call to those considering both lay and ordained ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts, and its Diocesan partners within the Episcopal communion.
Each year new gatherings come together to give attention to:
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You're Invited |
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Loving the Questions is open to all members of parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts and the Diocese of Massachusetts. Our community of discernment honors the Spirit’s call to you whether you are considering lay or ordained ministry. Our meeting format supports both English and Spanish speakers.
For those not currently a member of a diocesan parish, please contact us directly for more information. |
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Prospective participants often assume that Loving the Questions is targeted mainly to those seeking holy orders (ordination as a priest or deacon). This is far from our reality. Our discernment community serves ‘anyone’ exploring their unique vocation — those considering ordained or non-ordained ministry.
The aim is to prayerfully listen to God and support one another toward understanding one’s unique calling. God’s church body is vast, the possibilities of service are infinite, and the needs of the world require vocations that certainly surpass the roles of priest and deacons. Your gift is unique, your life is unique, and your gift from God is meant to be a gift of love to those you interact with day in and day out. |
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Loving the Questions
sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts www.diocesewma.org www.diomass.org |