Coffee Hour At The Commons

Jane Hale grew up in the northeast corner of Connecticut - aka the “Quiet Corner.” It’s still her home base, where she lives and works.    And where she’s learned about the power of stories.    Jane attended Christ Episcopal Church in Pomfret, which sponsored her for ordination to the priesthood and supported her during that long process. She was ordained in 2016.    Then Jane, who has a bright smile, easy laugh, lots of energy, and a willingness to think creatively, took on not one but two jobs; one of those a brand-new, yet-to-be-fully-defined, somewhat create-as-you-go deal.    The job she started first is part-time missional priest in charge for the historic Trinity Episcopal Church in Brooklyn, which dates to the late 1700s. She’s there on most Sundays to preach and preside at the Eucharist, and during the week, to offer ordained leadership as possible within the agreed-upon hours.    Her other job is a “tri-town missional curate.” (“Curate” is a churchy word for a person invested in the “cure of souls.”