Calling and Retirement
Ministry to older people in the congregation should provide opportunities for community and conversations that re-explore calling and vocation.
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Calling and Community
"The church’s job is to equip people to live out their faith in the world." — Jack Fortin on calling and community.
To My Children, Called in Childhood
To each of my children, I give thanks. For the gifts you have been from God. For the people you are and the people you will become, loved and called by many names.
Five Vocation Blessings for Thanksgiving & Advent
These five blessings for Thanksgiving and Advent were written by Collegeville Institute Seminars staff for use in the Called to Life program, for small groups exploring calling in congregations.
Embodying Christ in Every Context, Part Two
"What my various vocations have called forth in me is to help people interpret their lives... to know where the spirit is moving and to be accountable for that knowledge." — John Lewis
Embodying Christ in Every Context, Part One
As a New Testament scholar, Episcopal priest, and former attorney, John Lewis is passionate about helping people integrate faith into their daily lives.
Visitation Sisters
“We are open. We are listening. We are praying.” Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde reflects on the the Visitation Monastery of Minneapolis's journey in discernment.
Lauren’s Story
In the latest addition to our Lives Explored video series on vocation, Lauren reflects on the process of coming to peace with her calling as an editor.
Gifts, Call, and Discernment
Christina Braudaway-Bauman, pastor at large at Village Church, reflects on the congregation’s evolving journey through an ongoing exploration of vocation.
Behind the Scenes with Ryan Corcoran
Videographer Ryan Corcoran talks about his experience filming stories of calling for the Collegeville Institute Seminars.
