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“Let the wise listen and add to their learning and let the discerning get guidance.”
Proverbs 1:5
A Walk About is a reciprocal occasion that introduces the candidates to the Diocese and the Diocese to the candidates.
Walk About Week
Mar. 2-6
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Host Parishes
Monday, Mar. 2 - St. Thomas, Lancaster
Tuesday, Mar. 3* - St. John’s, Carlisle
Wednesday, Mar. 4* - St. Andrew’s, State College
Thursday, Mar. 5 - St. Paul’s, Wellsboro
Friday, Mar. 6 - St. Andrew’s, Lewisburg
*This session will also be livestreamed. Link will be available on the Diocesan website home page.
Who should attend the Walk About?
All those who will be voting in the election on Mar. 14 (delegates and clergy) should attend one of the Walk About sessions. Other parishioners and non-voting clergy are most certainly invited and encouraged to attend. Whether or not you are a voting delegate, this is your opportunity to meet and hear the nominees before the election. Walk About sessions will begin promptly at the scheduled time.
What should I expect?
The Walk About session will begin with a brief gathering of all in attendance and will include opening prayers, introductions, and instructions Attendees will then be asked to proceed to their assigned breakout room where they will remain for all sessions. The nominees will rotate through the rooms so that everyone has an opportunity to meet and hear each of them in a smaller setting.
What happens at the breakout sessions?
Each breakout room will have a moderator. A session will begin with the nominee answering three general questions. These three questions will remain the same for each session. In addition, nominees will then answer one question that they have chosen in advance. Time permitting, those in attendance will be given the opportunity to ask questions. Each session will be 35 minutes long with a 5-minute break after each session.
How do I prepare for the Walk About?
Day of Prayer and Conversation - Mar. 8
As we prepare for the Electing Convention to elect the bishop for the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania, this is a day for parish conversation and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Transition Committee
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