| The annual Ministry Discernment Conference has a new focus in 2025: It is for anyone discerning God’s call in their life.
We warmly invite everyone interested in discerning calls to ministry in the Church and in the world, both lay and ordained, to join us for this gathering, jointly hosted by the Commission on Ministry and the St. Paul Center for Theology and Prayer. This year's conference will feature Bishop Julia’s reflections on discernment, a panel discussion with people serving in a variety of Christian vocations, and an introduction to resources for individual reflection, communal discernment in congregations and Church-wide discernment programs. After lunch participants will be invited to learning more about the programs that most interest them in smaller groups. People who want to learn about the ordination process in the Diocese of Massachusetts are especially encouraged to attend, along with their sponsoring clergy, potential parish discernment committee members and family members. The cost to attend this event is $25 and pre-registration online is required. Financial assistance is available if the registration fee is a hardship. For additional information or to request funds please contact Rev. Edie Dolnikowski, Canon for Ordained Vocations at edie@diomass.org; 617-482-4826 ext. 514. |
