Learn to Discern: the Art of Making Good Decisions

I really want to serve God, but I am not sure exactly which role God is calling me to: Pastor?  Chaplain?  Educator?  How do my personal life and my need for income fit in with my studies?  I’m really confused!  Can anyone help me sort this out?

 

We all face a number of very important decisions—decisions that affect the course of our lives, occupations, families, etc.  This is certainly true for students.  Discernment is a time-honored spiritual practice that helps us listen to the Divine and our hearts as we explore choices we might make.  Join us for an ongoing Discernment Group from 7:00 to 8:30 PM on Thursday evenings.  The dates are 2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, and 4/7/22.  We’ll guide you through a step-by-step process that will help you find your way.

We will form groups consisting of about six participants and an experienced group leader.  Sessions will include instruction on approaches to discernment as well as small-group experiences designed to focus your question and keep the process moving.  You may share as much or as little as you wish with other group members.  We recommend that you keep a journal of relevant insights and feelings between sessions.  Each participant will receive a small manual with explanations and exercises to accompany the program.

By means of deep listening and open-ended questions, participants will gain clarity about which of their options seem best.   They will be equipped to apply the method for their personal discernment for years to come.  They will also be able to teach this method to those with whom they minister.

The groups will be facilitated by Rev. Tom Carr, Dr Agnes Curry and Rev. Oscar Brockmeyer, all of whom are experienced spiritual companions from the Spiritual Life Center of West Hartford.  The program is part of the collaboration between the Spiritual Life Center and Hartford International University.  It is offered free to all current and former students of the HIU as a non-credit, co-curricular opportunity.  Enrolloment has been strong; if you find that the registration is closed, please contact Oscar at obrockmeyer@spiritlifectr.org  to be placed on a waiting list.

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