Grants from ECF are intended to help parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta deepen their impact in the community. We often receive grant requests for existing ministries which are looking to increase their capacity or have a capital need. But … Continue Reading →
How parishes can discern as a community new ministry opportunities using The Social Discernment Cycle by Elizabeth Liebert.
Seeking God’s Call in Our Backyard: Social Analysis and Theological Reflection
When undertaking community discernment and social analysis, the next step after observation is to select and examine the social structure we wish to understand. This process can occur during several prayerful gatherings with your outreach committee or discernment group. Choose … Continue Reading →