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Discerning Vocations Manual

Vocations Manual and Expectations

Discernment Group Reporting Form

TEC Canons

The process towards ordination is guided by The Canons and Constitution of the Episcopal Church and by guidelines developed by diocese.  The canons and guidelines below will help you discern your call.

Canon III.5: General Provisions Respecting Ordination

Canon III.6: Ordination of Deacons

Canon III.8: Ordination of Priests

Canon III.10: Reception of Clergy from Other Churches

Commission on Ministry 2011-2012

The members of the Commission on Ministry are drawn from all orders of ministry laid out in the Catechism.  Members are appointed for three year terms by the bishop with terms beginning after diocesan convention. The bishop is the chair is the Commisison and appoints a convener to run meetings in his stead.  The Secretary for Vocations supports the Commission and is the resource for discerners, clergy, and those in the process toward ordination. 

The Rev John Allen; St John, Olympia

The Rev Doyt Conn; Epiphany, Seattle

The Rev Stephen Crippen; St Mark, Seattle

The Rev Canon Arienne Davison, Convener; Grace, Bainbridge

Mr Bill Demmon, St Antony of Egypt, Silverdale

The Rev Kim Forman, Total Common Ministry Missioner (ex-officio); Ascension, Seattle

The Ven Gen Grewell, Archdeacon (ex-offcio)

Ms Heidi Kim; St Mark, Seattle

The Rev David Marshall; St Dunstan, Shoreline

Ms Roberta Newell; St Mary, Lakewood

Mr Blaire Notrica; Executive Assistant to the Bishop & the Canon to the Ordinary

Mr Karl Oles; Church of Our Redeemer, Kenmore

The Rt Rev Greg Rickel; Bishop of Olympia

The Rev Steve Tellari, St Columba, Kent

The Rev Josh Thomas; Dean of the Diocesan School of Theology and Ministry/Faith-Nexus Navigator, (ex-officio)

The Rev Gail Wheatley; St Andrew, Port Angeles