How to become an episcopal priest 
Test your vocation initially in prayer and by participating in ministry opportunities in your congregation. 
You are known as an aspirant during this initial phase in the ordination process. 
Explore your vocation within your congregation.

Ask your rector to pray with you and tell him or her that you are exploring the possibility that you are called to ordination as a priest. You will meet with representatives of the congregation, usually the vestry (the elected lay leadership of the congregation) if your priest agrees that you may have a vocation.

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How to take a stand against homophobia 
Speak up when you witness homophobia. 
Whenever safe and possible, speak up in response to homophobic statements or actions you witness. If you hear someone using slurs or calling a bad thing " gay, " speak up.

If you hear someone being bashed, defend them. If it is a friend, family member, or close acquaintance who is exhibiting homophobia, appeal to your connection.

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