2026 Vocations Day: Listening Hearts Retreat

About The Event

Join us for an intentional gathering to help those who are beginning to discern a call to lay or ordained leadership in the life of the church. On this day, seekers will hear from the Bishop and members of the Commission on Ministry about the ministry of the Laity and Clergy, the expectations of the Commission on Ministry for those seeking ordination, and clear and practical next steps. There will be prayer, a plenary session, breakout groups, and lunch. Break out groups will include sessions exploring priesthood, the diaconate, and discerning lay leadership for your community’s needs.

Seekers are encouraged to attend with their clergy person, and the expectation is that participants will be present the whole day. Lunch will be served. Parking is available. Submit the completed form below to register.

Session Leaders include:

• The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, Bishop of New York
• The Rev. Susan Hill, Chair of the Commission on Ministry
• Kris Ishibashi, DNY COM Assessment & Mentoring, Vice Chair The Venerable Denise LaVetty, Archdeacon for Diaconal Formation and Transitions
• The Rev. Kyle Martindale, Rector of St. Mark’s Church, Mount Kisco / Dean of the Sawmill Clericus
• The Rev. Canon Tanya Wallace, Canon for Lay and Clergy Formation

COM Recruitment Committee

• The Rev. Deacon Pamela Tang, Vice-Chair
• Will Dannenberg
• The Rev. Susan Hill
• Monica Hakoola
• The Rev. Kyle Martindale
• The Rev. Deacon Lainie Murrell
• Tapua Tunduwani

Location:

Christ Episcopal Church Poughkeepsie
20 Carroll Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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