The “Here I Am” vocational discernment program has been expanded to eight parts over the course of January to March, rather than one long day.  It includes seven weeks of preparation and exploration leading up to the typical content of the “Here I Am” Day (which would be the 8th session). While sponsoring clergy need only attend the 8th session (March 8th, 1pm-4pm), they are expected to have conversations with their discerners once a week (8 hours total) throughout the process, and will be given tools to deepen those conversations and help make them more fruitful.

Purpose:

• To give discerners space to notice God’s activity throughout their life and their story, and to explore what that might illuminate about vocation
• To give space for the exploration of potential discerners’ own spiritual gifts and how they might be used in many ways in ministry
• To give an overview of Episcopal liturgy, polity, history, and practices of discipleship
• To provide potential discerners with a clearer picture of the breadth of ministry across the Church
• To provide a community of fellow sojourners for discussion and support
• To provide resources for parish priests as they help potential discerners discover their vocation

Sponsoring Clergy: will commit to having a conversation with their discerner once a week through the duration of the program, for a total of 8 sessions (~1 hr per session) of conversations between January and March.  They will commit to attending the 8th session (March 8th, 1pm-4pm), with their discerner.

Potential Discerners: will commit to 7 sessions (Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, beginning January 8th), interim session work, 8 hours of conversations with their sponsoring clergy, and attending the 8th session (March 8th, 1pm-4pm) with their sponsoring clergy.  All sessions on Zoom, except March 8th, at Cathedral.

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