Internship Insights

Hello OKLC!

Another month has passed now for my internship! And what a month it has been! I have been enjoying spending time with the youth. From kicking off Preschool Chapel with Pastor Jay to Confirmation Sunday and Trunk or Treat, it has been such a blessing to spend time with the youth and continue to watch them learn and grow in their faith journeys.

Pastoral Care has also been a big part of this past month. I had the honor of serving as one of the ministers for the funeral of Del Utes. It was a reminder to me about some of the complexities of ministerial life. We all love to share in the joyous moments of life, such as baptisms and confirmations. And as pastors, we play a major role in walking alongside individuals and their families during the harder and more tragic parts of life. What I have learned through this is that if there were any place I could be in the world to learn how to do this, it would be right here at Oak Knoll. I am eternally grateful for the wisdom and guidance that everyone has helped give me as I continue to grow in this part of my pastoral journey.

Overall it has been such a great month. I am excited to see where the next month takes us as we head into Thanksgiving and the Advent season! 

Vicar Chantal Branker