[Magdalen] I may be church searching too...

[Marion Thompson]

It's the same pretty much everywhere in Ontario.  No matter how much 
rah-rah there is and how many churches they plant, they are closing or 
combining even more.  It's all about money and bums in pews and being 
sustainable -- or not!  Sadly, people like you are not the first to be 
affected -- the church secretary has already vanished!  An oragnist 
these days needs lots of other jobs to make ends meet.

You have my prayers, Sheila!

Marion, a pilgrim


On 6/21/2016 4:31 PM, sheila ketler via Magdalen wrote:
> Unfortunately for me I may also be in the position of church searching only I am not going to just be looking for a placeto worship, I may be seeking another organist position. The diocese I am involved with (not sure I should share this...) if anyone wishes to know I can advise - the diocesehas 11 parishes located in our city and there is not resources to support all of these so they are going go   closeat least 4 parishes. We have been in discussion with 2 other parishes with a view to first of all sharing some resources - my boss will coverfor one of the priests on vacation and he will cover for her. In august we will be given our options as to what the bishopsuggests we do but whatever they do it will be a loss of organist positions.Now as I have worked for two other Anglican parishes which have closed down I feel like I am the closer... and do I wantto stay in Anglican circles after this? This is the third time I am looking at such a thing - how much more can I beexpected to take?I keep asking why me? why now??  If I had known we would be facing this 5 years ago would I have started working there? I have no idea it has alwaysbeen a fairly good place to work they have been very kind to me... and good employers so I have to stay until we closeour doors in fairness to them...
> Anyone have any suggestions or thoughts regarding this? and of course prayers are welcomed...
> Sheila
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