[Magdalen] The update...

[Marilyn Cepeda]

Marion, we have just had a failed merger in that the Lutheran church has
withdrawn.
I think we will survive but it was close for a while. Some of the Lutherans
have indicated a desire to join us largely because the minister will end
her association with the other church.
Another factor is the closure of St Matthews.  I hope we will gain some of
their members. We are similar to them in style.

My prayers.....
Marilyn

On Monday, September 26, 2016, Marion Thompson <marionwhitevale at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Sheila, your church is not the only one that is having to close or merge.
> I personally know of three right now that are at various stages in the
> process.  It is one of the harsh realities of  a shrinking mainline
> religion in today's world.  It is unfortunate that losing your job is one
> of the bi-products of this sad situation, but you are _not_ the reason for
> the closure and you are in no way the kiss of death.  Is there someone in
> your Diocese with whom you can talk who can help you weather the storm of
> your understandable grief and despair?
>
> Marion, a pilgrim
>
>
> On 9/26/2016 8:34 AM, sheila ketler via Magdalen wrote:
>
>> Hello everyoneIt is now in official channels. We received a letter
>> advising of their intent to close down the parish -then in church the
>> announcement was made of the special vestry meeting. This Sunday was
>> thefirst announcement of the meeting next Sunday day of meeting will be
>> second announcement.We need to announce it twice before the meeting takes
>> place. The meeting will take place nextSunday after services but I will not
>> be able to attend. We fully expect that they will vote to close...I keep
>> wondering in my own mind why on earth I am being put through this horrible
>> situation again?I feel like yelling out - Hey don't hire this woman... She
>> is the kiss of death. Hire her as yourorganist and you will close your
>> doors!!! I feel like the proverbial closer..I just worked my way through a
>> month worth of hymns thinking I won't have to do this for muchlonger...
>> Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers I don't feel as if I can take
>> much more of this..
>> Sheila
>>
>>
>

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Marilyn (Owens, Palmero) Cepeda