Application

Thank you for your interest in The Friendship Table. The following application is the first step toward opening your candidacy for this creative and unique exploration of faith, self and community. Once your online application is reviewed, you may be contacted to schedule an interview and to provide additional supporting information. We’re interested in your story. If you have any questions, email our director Mark Cassity at friendshiptable@stmaryshighpoint.org.

Please note that this is a full-time, stipendiary commitment, and members will be expected to participate fully in the rhythm and work of The Friendship Table for the duration of their immersion.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

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Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

1. What is your level of access to transportation?

Your response does not determine eligibility for membership and is only used for the purposes of planning opportunities for service.

I have a driver's license and a vehicle

I have a driver's license but do not have regular access to a vehicle

I rely primarily on another form of transportation (public transit, bike, etc.)

2. What is your first/primary language? Do you read, write, and/or speak any other language(s)?

3. What is your denominational affiliation?

4. Please identify and describe your current vocational status (employed, student, other, etc.).

5. In a few sentences, describe your interest in participating in an intentional Christian community.

6. What particular gifts will you bring to our intentional community? How have you used these gifts in your life?

7. Please briefly describe your spiritual life, the journey that led you to submit this application and how both inform your view of the world.

8. Describe an experience you have had of interacting with someone different from yourself. What was exciting and/or challenging about this experience?

9. Tell us about a time when you handled conflict well, and a time when you handled it poorly.

10. We are interested in creating a diverse and inclusive community. What would be helpful for us to know about you? How can we ensure that The Friendship Table is a supportive and affirming place for you?

11. How do you work under stress or pressure? Give an example.

12. In the past, how have you achieved a healthy work/school/life balance?

13. How did you hear about the Friendship Table?