Staying Connected to Your Community
One of the largest changes in retirement is the change in your "community." Even if you remain connected with your parish, your role, along with your network within the parish, has changed. While this change may bring mixed feelings, it provides you with the opportunity to explore new communities and networks and develop a new group of friends who share your passions and vocations — and who may have retirement insights to share.
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Chaplains to the Retired Program.
The Chaplains to the Retired program may sponsor events to keep you connected and informed. In addition, the chaplains are available for support and counseling. They are ready to help you with pastoral care issues, benefits questions, and other issues that may arise as you begin your retirement and at any time thereafter. Whether you are in a new diocese or are staying in your diocese, we encourage you to take advantage of this resource for retirees.
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Diocesan events
Attending events within your diocese can help keep you connected with the Episcopal community and an active, involved member of the Church.
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Special interest groups
Do you have a special interest, or want to learn more about a topic? Join a group! Take classes! Get out and meet people who share your interests.
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Keep up with friends
Even if you (or they) have moved away, friends are an important support group to help you keep your perspective and provide support as your life changes. They GET you!
Some other resources are
- Local community centers and local colleges
- Online tools such as www.meetup.com
- CPG's Episcopal Clerical Directory Online (ECDPlus) Clergy Finder
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