You may be asking yourself...


What do I believe?
What does a call look and feel like?
We're all called to something, but what?
Am I really good enough to serve?

 

To help you, as you attempt to answer these and other questions, the Discernment Program is a year-long opportunity to read, pray, think, discuss and hear from others. Consider taking the time to ask where God is asking YOU to serve.

 

Discernment: Journey of a Lifetime --- "Come and See!"

Commission on Ministry

The Commission on Ministry oversees formation for both ordained and lay leadership in the diocese with the leadership of the Bishop. The Commission is composed of six clergy, at least four of whom shall be presbyters, and six lay members nominated by the Bishop and confirmed by Convention for three year terms. Want to know more? You can download and read the Process for Ordination to the Diaconate or to the Priesthood, as well as the  Canons Governing the Commission on Ministry of the Diocese of Rhode Island.

 

Members of the Commission:

Ms. Carol Anne (Missy) Bennett
[2014] Chair 

 

The Rev. John Alexander
[2014]

  

The Rev. Dcn. Janice Grinnell
[2013]

 

The Rev. Sandra Haines-Murdocco [2013]

 

Ms. Betsy Fornal
[Staff Liaison] Canon for Congregations and Clergy 


Ms. Elizabeth Wheeler
[2015]

The Rev. Patrick Campbell
[2015]

 

 Ms. Karen Runner
[2013]

 

 The Rev. Richard Shippee
[2013]

 

 Mr. Leon Sibielski
[2013]

 

The Rev. Susan Wrathall
[2015]

 

Bishop W. Nicholas Knisely
[Ex Officio]