[Magdalen] Sharing the JOY!

[Lynn Ronkainen]

Remembering when a member of my former church received a request to transfer letters for a couple who were attending an AMIA church and the rector informed them that it was not possible as it was not an Episcpal church. Ginga's friend should probably petition the official diocesan office as all the "letters" pre breakaway. Are still "Episcopalian" in the eyes of the church I would think.
Lynn 

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On Jul 26, 2015, at 7:47 PM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:

Thank you for these questions, Roger.  Yes, St. Paul's has already
transferred over 40 parishioners to Good Shepherd.  But, there is a hitch.
They do not research the baptismal/confirmation data, they simply write us
a letter saying "I, Rector, transfer Name to the spiritual charge of the
rector (or Minister) of Good Shepherd."  So far, St. Paul's has not used
the proper name of our parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.
Also, I send a form, they write a form letter back.  They are supposed to
send the form back for our record keeping.  Niggling bits of aggravation.

It matters not.  Our bishop has said we may add these folks to our records
in such a special circumstance.

Ginga



On Sun, Jul 26, 2015 at 6:57 PM, Roger Stokes <roger.stokes65 at btinternet.com
> wrote:

>> On 26/07/2015 23:05, Ginga Wilder wrote:
>> 
>> 3.      A lapsed member of St. Paul’s (Lawrence's church), attended and
>> wants her letter transferred and has volunteered to help with Children’s
>> CE.
> 
> Ginga, I rejoice with you for all the reasons you cite.  I have excerpted
> this one because I think it raises potential issues.  Are the people at St
> Paul's likely to issue the transfer letter?  What happens if they don't -
> cam the member still be welcomed as a voting member at Good Shepherd?
> (This is the sort of situation where I am thankful for the C/E where you
> can simply apply to be included on the Roll if you qualify by residence or
> regular attendance and the consent of your former parish is not required.)
> 
> Roger
>