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Discernment Committee Update: Listening, Learning, and Looking Ahead
The St. Mary’s Discernment Committee shares progress on their rector search, with 150 parishioners participating in listening sessions and surveys to shape the parish profile and guide the next chapter of ministry.
What does a Discernment Committee do?
A Discernment Committee prayerfully guides a parish through the Episcopal Church’s confidential search process to select a new rector, involving congregational input, diocesan collaboration, and careful candidate discernment over 12–18 months.