Application

Bread of Life Community of Practice 2023

If you are interested in participating in our Community of Practice, please fill out the form below. Because we see this as a discernment process for you and for us, detailed responses are encouraged.

Thank you!

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

How did you hear about this community of practice?

YOUR STORY

What has been your experience of community? Then, what would you hope for or expect from a depth spiritual community? How would you recognize an experience of “community” compatible with your values and desires?

How does your interest in this community connect to what has shaped or formed you over the years? Write 2 paragraphs: One describing key influences in your spiritual journey like faith tradition, family, community, etc. and one paragraph about tensions or challenges you have struggled with.

How has your journey as described influenced the way you engage the world? Give examples of how you serve or offer your gifts.

There are rhythms in relationship with the Holy. Please write three paragraphs. One describing a time when you felt close to Divine Reality. One describing a time when you felt abandoned or distant from Divine Reality. Finally, what kept you in the relationship?

YOUR PRACTICES

Briefly describe the spiritual practices which are meaningful for you now. How do they inform and support your relationship with the Holy and with others?

THE COMMUNITY

Please read the description of the Community of Practice, including the commitments.

I have read both documents.

What aspects of the Community particularly resonate? Which do you resist?

What leads you to seek out this particular community at this time?

Is there anything else that is important for the community to know about you?

Your application initiates a process of mutual discernment of fit. The next step will be a contact from a member of the community for mutual conversation. What is the best time of day to reach you?