[Magdalen] The update...

[Jay Weigel]

You do not have to work for the Anglicans, Sheila. There are other churches
out there, of several flavors. Give them a look-see.

On Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 5:30 PM, Clarissa Canning <canplum at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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 withdrawn.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
> >>
> >>
> >
>
> --
> Marilyn (Owens, Palmero) Cepeda
>