Any Vocati here?

[Finella]

Hey, fellow Episco-pals...

Just wondering if anyone here has been involved in Vocare -- I'm currently trying to build up a new Vocare ministry in my diocese and it finally occurred to me to ask around CF!

For those who don't know what Vocare is, it's a young adult ministry in the Episcopal Church that came out of the Cursillo tradition; its focus is on the spiritual needs of young adults, specifically around leading a Christian life by examining our callings in work, relationships, and life. The website is www.vocare.org.

 

[RedneckAnglican]

I'm one...outcast4christ is one also...

 

[AveMaria]

I received an email forward about a Vocare weekend in my diocese not that long ago, but my I've got scheduling conflicts. Perhaps next time. . .

 

[tonigrace]

Never heard of this before. It's something I'll have to bring up to my priest and see if she knows about it. We've been trying to get a young adult group going at our parish.

 

[Iron Sun 254]

Nope...this was the kind of thing I was screaming my head off (figuratively, of course) that it was needed when I was a "young adult." I always seem to be outside of the curve.

 

[outcast4christ]

as redneckanglican said i am a vocati(#44 & 45). vocare got started in the diocese of texas and spread around the world. if you need help try this site vocaretx.com and get in contact with the steering committee. good luck and God bless.

 

[Finella]

Wow, nice to meet you all... and glad to hear from redneckanglican and outcast4christ...

Actually, I've been working on this for a number of years and I know a couple people from Vocare in TX. And I'm working closely with people in Vocare International, too.

Tonigrace -- Vocare is unique in that it's a diocesan-based ministry, not a parish-based one. Young adults go on weekend retreats where they have the opportunity to explore these issues and create a community, but they then are empowered to go back into their parishes to continue living out their calling as Christians. Vocare is a place they can continue to connect with other young adults, but it's not meant to replace the parish, either.

 

[outcast4christ]

Wow, nice to meet you all... and glad to hear from redneckanglican and outcast4christ...

Actually, I've been working on this for a number of years and I know a couple people from Vocare in TX. And I'm working closely with people in Vocare International, too.

Tonigrace -- Vocare is unique in that it's a diocesan-based ministry, not a parish-based one. Young adults go on weekend retreats where they have the opportunity to explore these issues and create a community, but they then are empowered to go back into their parishes to continue living out their calling as Christians. Vocare is a place they can continue to connect with other young adults, but it's not meant to replace the parish, either.

who do know from vocare in texas?

 

[Finella]

who do know from vocare in texas?

A group of TX Vocati came up to the diocese of Central New York a couple years ago to help them start their first Vocare weekend -- I was helping the CNY people out by doing music for the weekend. If you want names, I'll PM you.

 

[RedneckAnglican]

oh wow...you mean THE new york group...that was a couple of Vocares after mine, but I've heard LOTS of stories...

 

[Finella]

oh wow...you mean THE new york group...that was a couple of Vocares after mine, but I've heard LOTS of stories...

Uh, I guess "THE" New York group... there's no other NY diocese doing Vocare. And I hope the stories were good ones.