Discerning Our Spiritual Gifts

During the months of August and September, we will be exploring the Way of Love practice of Bless. How do we bless everyone we meet, practicing generosity and compassion, and proclaiming the Good News of God in Christ with hopeful words and selfless actions? One of the blessings of community is that others see gifts in us that we might not see in ourselves. To that end, The Rev. Kate invites you to use the survey below and think of one or two people from St. Stephen’s whom you see as having particular spiritual gifts for each question.

complete the online survey

Share your insights and then click on the button at the end to send it to the Rev. Kate.

Compassion: Who has reached out to you during a difficult time or offered you comfort? Who notices when someone is struggling or often notices the unmet needs of others? Who has a gift for showing kindness and empathy?

Hospitality: Who made you feel welcome as you first arrived at St. Stephen's? Who notices visitors and makes an effort to help them? Who has a gift for making spaces feel beautiful and safe?

Wisdom: Who has shared something insightful with you in regard to scripture or faith? Who notices when something new is happening? Who has a gift for teaching or discernment?

If you choose, tell the Rev. Kate your name.