[Magdalen] Need to blow off steam

[Marion Thompson]

  We had a Special Vestry today, to formally approve extensive fence 
replacement so that we can meet the grant requirement.  Part of this is 
a privacy fence to separate the rectory front door and drive from the 
much-travelled church parking lot and back door.  When the dust had 
settled, the privacy fence didn't make it.  Lines sharply drawn between 
those who had been members of the church since the bricks were laid 50 
years ago and  were prepared to fight such a thing  up to their dying 
breath if ever and whenever the matter comes up again and other more 
forward-thinking people who understand everyone's basic need for some 
measure of privacy, including our current priest.  Newer members were 
appalled by what happened, but what can you do?  I need a drink.

Marion, a pilgrim
On 10/26/2014 1:52 PM, Molly Wolf wrote:
> I made the mistake of attending Worship Committee after church this morning.  Once again, a (tact-challenged, abrasive, good-hearted but overwhelming) member of my parish has tried to strong-arm me into joining the choir.    Her view is that people with good strong singing voices ought to be in red robes in the chancel pews "supporting the music ministry."  I have done choir for years and years, having been strong-armed from the age of 11 up, and I am much happier in the pews.
>
> I should add that the lady in question is the sort to say "well, get over it!" when confronted with another's imperfect reality.  She is English, of the bracing persuasion.
>
> Remind me to stay off of all parish committees.  I love being an Anglican, but church drives me absolutely loopy.
>
> Molly
>
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