What is our relationship with the Episcopal Church?
The Society came into being in the Diocese of Atlanta in 2005, and the Bishop of Atlanta serves as our Bishop Visitor. We were officially recognized in 2009 as a Christian Community in the Episcopal Church by the Standing Commission on Religious Communites of the House of Bishops.
What is our vision?
We hope to develop more creative ministries with elders living in care. The Society will focus on ministry to and with them, providing sacramental and pastoral ministries and forming them into communities of faith. We want to shift the locus of “being church” from the parish left behind to the places where elders now live. We also hope to develop ministries of care, support and advocacy with young children living in poverty.
What is our membership now?
We have 29 vowed sisters, 4 novices, and 3 provisionals in discernment.
Our ages range from 54 to 85.
What is the process for becoming a member?
The process includes an application, discernment for a minimum of one year as a provisional, a minimum of one year as a novice, and participation in the life of the Society. Vows are taken annually, at the Feast of the Presentation. After five years, life vows may be taken.
For more information, contact:
Mary Moore, Director of Novices and Provisionals,
marymoore1231@gmail.com
What if someone lives outside the Diocese of Atlanta and Provincial IV?
Our constitution provides for the inclusion of extra-provincial members and also for the development of new provincial groups.
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