[Magdalen] Thoughts at 5:30 AM

[Ginga Wilder]

Oh, Judy.  I am so sorry.  I do not remember his name but that means
nothing.  +Fitz Allison was a fan of John Stott....same book.  I took a
diocesan course (CET'86) that the bishop required for all Christian
Educators.  I was DCE at my parish.  I found Stott's theology unbearably
glued to the right.  This was my first experience that the Diocese of SC
was going down a road I would not, could not take.  And, in this course, at
a naive 39, I could not stay in my chair.  Without anything but my common
sense and what I thought about Jesus' teaching, I stood often and
challenged the teacher of this course.  If this was Episcopal theology, I
didn't want any part of it.  I continued to stand up from my place on the
back row through the final break in October 2012.

Judy, I 'know' how offended you are and I am wrapping my arms around you
from SC low country.  Judy, I hope you have good friends who are kindred
spirits and that you study and pray with them.  I also changed churches for
7 years.  Not suggesting that to you.

Much love,
Ginga



On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 11:53 AM, Judy Fleener <fleenerj at gmail.com> wrote:

> Sharing your prayers today.  And asking for prayers for my relationship
> with my rector.  I have stayed away from church for the month of August.
> Tomorrow we have a wonderful supply priest so I will be there.  Ginga, this
> man did spend some time in South Carolina. Patrick Finn is his name. He was
> also a  Navy chaplain.  His preaching is abominable.  He made me really
> angry by saying that we tore the church apart over words we use to pray and
> prayer positions.  I wrote him an email   saying I thought the struggle was
> more about who was included and the ministry of the baptized. He never
> responded.    We have not had a confirmation class in more than 10 years in
> this place.  He has said he will start one using John Stott's basic
> Christianity published in the 1950s.  I despair.
>
> On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 9:55 AM, Lynn Ronkainen <houstonklr at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Holding you and those you share concern and love for in prayer today
> > Marilyn.
> > peace
> > Lynn
> >
> >
> >
> > www.ichthysdesigns.com
> >
> > When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would
> > not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything
> you
> > gave me'. attributed to Erma Bombeck
> >
> >
> > On Aug 27, 2016, at 7:09 AM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > And, also with you, Marilyn.
> >
> > Prayers especially for your church in transition and for Jayne and Ted.
> > And, for you who love them all.
> >
> > Ginga
> >
> > On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 7:31 AM, Eleanor Braun <eleanor.braun at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > The Lord's peace be with you also.
> > >
> > > Eleanor
> > >
> > > On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 6:51 AM, Marilyn Cepeda <mcepeda514 at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> 1.  Lots of prayers needed for my church as we navigate a perilous
> > period
> > >> in our shared ministry with a Lutheran Church. Thankful for those who
> > see
> > >> possibilities instead of only problems.
> > >>
> > >> 2.  Jayne and Ted. Ted is in the hospital with a poor prognosis after
> a
> > >> massive heart attack. His wife was recovering from a bad fall. She has
> > >> developed an infection around the hardware in her back. She is now an
> > > hour
> > >> away from him in ICU where she can be better treated.
> > >>
> > >> 3.  Thanks be to God for my family especially the gift of
> grandchildren.
> > >>
> > >> 4.  How lucky I feel to have so many wonderful people pass through my
> > >> life.....
> > >>
> > >> 5.  Nice to sit here before the sun is up thinking random thoughts
> while
> > >> sipping my coffee.
> > >>
> > >> Enough......
> > >>
> > >> The peace of the Lord be with each of you this day......
> > >> Marilyn
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Marilyn (Owens, Palmero) Cepeda
> > >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Judy Fleener, ObJN,SSH
> Western Michigan
>