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

[Marion Thompson]

No, they're not quite as ruthless, but it's where we're getting to more 
slowly.  If you can't pay a priest, you're in trouble. Too many church 
buildings left from the glory days, dwindling and aged congregations, 
few new members, and simply not enough money.  I foresee a return 
someday to cells in people's homes like the early church. perhaps coming 
back to the church of the cross and away from the church triumphant 
which can't be sustained in today's world.

Marion, a pilgrim


On 6/21/2016 6:09 PM, Jay Weigel wrote:
> The Canadian church sounds as if they behave more like our Roman
> brethren.....
>
> On Tue, Jun 21, 2016 at 6:04 PM, Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>