Next meeting: Dec 12, 7 pm ET / 6 pm CT Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89362902283 (password: 5) or this link will take you directly to the room. Quarterly gatherings: Mar. 13, 2023; June 12, 2023
Network description:
A network for lay spouses, of currently serving Episcopal clergy, focused on developing a community that connects and supports each other through our shared experiences as clergy spouses. Creating both local and cross-diocesan networks that engage our commonalities, struggles and triumphs across gender, orientation, ethnicity, age and religious identity as we live the life of a clergy spouse. Our space is confidential and our hope is through building a wellness oriented community we can reduce the isolation and strengthen our support networks. Come for shared stories, come for advice, come for laughs, come for wellness, come for a community that will lift you up.
Convener: Charles Zaucha, Chicago Executive Board Liaison: Laura Jackson, Chicago
Sept 2022 agenda: In May the clergy spouses from the Diocese of Chicago held their first retreat post pandemic, in Woodstock, IL. A diverse group of men and women, new and seasoned clergy spouses spent a weekend together facilitated by The Partner's Path exploring such topics as soul care and our relationships (public and private) to the church. There was daily yoga, optional hiking/walks and plenty of time for reflection and respite. We gathered nightly at the campfire to share and listen to each other's stories and experiences. Attendees also got one on one time with their chaplain. It was a great success and the clergy spouses are looking forward to gathering together again for an end of summer picnic. Our next zoom will be sept 12th, 7pm (central time), where we will discuss what it takes to put on a retreat or other diocesan wide clergy spouse event.
