[Magdalen] New position

[Christopher Hart]

Quite a number of lay people I know have also failed at retirement, usually
for part time jobs as well. A number of my friends have asked whether I'm
doing any such thing yet and so far the answer is a contented NO. I am
still hoping to be involved in church things, but nothing that they pay me
for.

On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 6:14 PM Ann Markle <ann.markle at aya.yale.edu> wrote:

> I have also failed retirement, serving as part time rector of Trinity
> Church, Lancaster, NY. I never thought I’d do anything but supply again - I
> really liked the extended supply work I did with 2 local parishes. I can’t
> really imagine a retirement that includes no work at all, though that may
> come to me later in my life. I do love what I’m doing, and this parish
> feels like such a blessing.
>
> On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 3:02 PM Suzie Buchanan <buchanan.suzie at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I am so glad for them and for you. My husband continues to be convinced
> > that all clergy fail retirement. We shall see what happens when I reach
> > that point. I have completed the interim training and that possibility
> > certainly excites me for “retirement.”
> >
> > Susie
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Dec 20, 2019, at 2:56 PM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Yes, I get that.  Good Shepherd has a part time priest and another
> > quarter
> > > time priest.  We are very blessed with these fine clergy to lead us.
> > Both
> > > are excellent liturgists and fine preachers.
> > >
> > > Blessing on you and your congregation.
> > > Ginga
> > >
> > >> On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 2:45 PM Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Thank you, Ginga. I failed to mention that this is a part-time
> position,
> > >> which is what I wanted. It’s a very small church, and more and more of
> > our
> > >> smaller churches are moving to part-time clergy, because that’s what
> > they
> > >> can afford.
> > >>
> > >>>> On Dec 20, 2019, at 2:03 PM, Ginga Wilder <gingawilder at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Great news, Grace!  I am confident your full time ministry will bring
> > the
> > >>> blessings of God to these people.
> > >>>
> > >>> Ginga
> > >>>
> > >>>> On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 1:16 PM Grace Cangialosi <
> gracecan at gmail.com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> You’ll certainly be welcome, Cady!
> > >>>>
> > >>>>> On Dec 20, 2019, at 1:14 PM, cady soukup <cadyasoukup at gmail.com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> Congratulations and welcome, Grace!
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> It is exciting to see the churches in our small, mostly rural
> region
> > >>>>> of the Diocese of Virginia get revitalized by having clergy,
> > >>>>> stability, and plans. (Of our 10 churches, 4 have been going
> through
> > >>>>> transitional periods recently.)
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> I hope to visit soon!
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>> hugs - Cady
> > >>>>>
> > >>>>>> On 12/20/19, Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com> wrote:
> > >>>>>> After years of doing supply work, most recently a 6-month-long
> stint
> > >> at
> > >>>> one
> > >>>>>> church, I will be Priest-in-Charge at that church, Christ Church,
> > >> Brandy
> > >>>>>> Station, VA, beginning January 1st. This will be a one-year term,
> > >>>> renewable
> > >>>>>> with the Bishop’s permission.
> > >>>>>> It feels odd, but also exciting.
> > >>>>>> A friend of mine was asked recently if she had “failed” retirement
> > >>>> again!
> > >>>>>> She said yes.
> > >>>>>> I guess I have, too!
> > >>>>
> > >>
> >
> --
> Ann
>
> The Rev. Ann Markle
> Buffalo, NY
> www.onewildandpreciouslife.typepad.com
>


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