Parish Pastoral Conversations - Making Sense of Where We Are and What We Can Do

Posted on by Benjamin Badgett

The Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, 2025

Parish Pastoral Conversations

 

Dear Beloved of St Mark’s,

 

As we have entered the year of our Lord, 2025, much of our collective and national life has been overwhelmed by chaos and abrupt changes.  As I have sat in conversation with many of you over coffee, around tables of fellowship, in my office, and over the phone, it has become clear to me that there is a swelling need for pastoral care and pastoral conversations in the life of our parish family.

 

As Scripture so faithfully reminds us, “For everything there is a season…”, and for many this season has returned, and for others, this season has never left.  We all come into these days with different concerns and experiences, but our aim is to strengthen our bonds of love for one another, and for our community.  And, with the grace of God, to put our love into action. 

 

But first, let us come together to be reminded that we are One in Christ, and when one suffers, we all suffer; and when one is in need, we all share in that ministry.  Below, you will find the dates and times, when we are making space available for these Parish Pastoral Conversations.  Six in-person opportunities and two Zoom opportunities.  Our hope is that there is enough diversity of offerings that everyone who desires it will be able to attend at least one session.  And as always, I am available for one-on-one sessions too, just let me know. 

 

Monday February 10th 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday February 12th 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (in tandem with Healing Eucharist)

Thursday February 13th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm *via Zoom*

Saturday February 15th 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Tuesday February 18th 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Thursday February 20th 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Tuesday February 25th 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday February 28th 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm *via Zoom*

 

We request that you register for a session, so that we can plan accordingly, and so that we can try to keep the group sizes manageable.  You can register with this link .  If you have any difficulty registering, please contact Malinda Collier - include your name and the session you wish to attend in the email.

 

  

 

I am grateful for the honor and privilege to walk in love with you all, here at St Mark’s.  May God’s grace, mercy, and love strengthen us for our ministry together. 

 

Yours in Faith,

 

Benjamin +