[Magdalen] The update...

[Clarissa Canning]

This kind of news makes me nervous.  it is too easy to blame oneself.  So
keep positive.  Something happened to dean of our Cathedral in Brandon he
has given in his orders. all are mum about  it.

On Sep 26, 2016 10:08 AM, "Marilyn Cepeda" <mcepeda514 at gmail.com> wrote:

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withdrawn.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