Discernment is the faithful work of listening for where God may be calling us next. This workshop will offer a simple introduction to what discernment means in our life of the Church and how it can take shape in our parishes and personal lives. Join in conversation about the support available across the diocese, and the different pathways people may explore as they listen for God’s call. This session is meant to reassure you that discernment is not something you have to do alone. There are resources and people ready to be engaged as you seek clarity and direction on how to live out God’s will more deeply.
FACILITATOR: Marsha Adell is the Director for Lay Vocations and Ministry. Her charge is to provide vital support and resources for the development and formation of lay leaders across the diocese. She brings both knowledge and experience as a consultant, building strong teams to the role. Driven by a deep sense of servant leadership, Marsha continues to answer the Spirit-led call to serve others by fostering growth, inclusion, and spiritual formation within the Church. She has held key leadership positions within the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, including serving as a member of the Commission on Ministry, Co-Chair of the ECCT Bishop Transition Committee, and Deputy to the 81st General Convention. She has served the wider Church as an Election Consultant and is a parishioner at Trinity Episcopal Church in Hartford. She has a master’s degree in public administration from Purdue University and is a Berkeley Divinity School at Yale Leadership Fellow.
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Session Three (2:15–3:45 PM)
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