[Magdalen] Please pray for Ascension, Chicago

[Ann Markle]

Scott:

I will surely add Ascension to my prayers, and am sorry for the turmoil
this causes, especially for you.  I'll admit, I'm ambivalent about them
publishing this "special notice."  On the one hand, I think the
transparency is good; on the other, it seems like dragging the entire
parish through what seems like an internal "political" battle.  I'm not
sure how this was publicized -- to everyone, by email, only to church
leadership, in the Sunday leaflet...but if I were a visitor or a
Sunday-only type worshiper, I'm not sure I'd want to be dragged through all
the internal strife.  I'm sure the vestry hashed out the pros and cons
before publishing it, but am interested (for my own reasons, of course) in
what others think.

Ann

The Rev. Ann Markle
Buffalo, NY
ann.markle at aya.yale.edu
blog:  www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com

On Mon, Aug 31, 2015 at 9:02 AM, Scott Knitter <scottknitter at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Please pray for our parish...the following happened yesterday:
>
> SPECIAL NOTICE
>
> A special meeting of the Vestry was held today, in response to the
> Junior Warden's demand that the Rector resign. This action seems to be
> the culmination of the past seven months' concerted campaign of Save
> the Ascension and others to undermine Church of the Ascension's common
> life and work. The Vestry adopted a resolution censuring the Junior
> Warden and asking for her resignation.
>
> Also at this meeting, the Rector offered to tender his resignation in
> an effort to end the discord. The Vestry voted not to accept his offer
> of resignation.
>
> This is a time for continued prayer, for respect, forbearance, and
> patience. If you have questions, please direct them directly to the
> Rector or Senior Warden.
>
> --
> Scott R. Knitter
> Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois USA
>