[Magdalen] Opinion sought

[Ginga Wilder]

Is this an Episcopal Church?  Do they use the Book of Common Prayer?

The job description reminds me of some of the emergent churches of our
age.  One of my favorite priests preaches from the floor, rather than the
pulpit.  He is a wonderful preacher.  But, I wouldn't seek someone who
preaches out of the pulpit.

I have tightened up my preferences for liturgy since our current
Priest-in-Charge came to Good Shepherd from the High Church in the Low
Country.  He has adjusted from the Rite I with bells and whistles he was
accustomed to offering, and our congregation quickly learned to appreciate
again the formality of a Rite II reverently done.  Great compromise -
wonderful worship.

I wouldn't attend the church revealed in the job description.  What do you
think, Grace?

Ginga

On Mon, May 27, 2019 at 5:24 PM Grace Cangialosi <gracecan at gmail.com> wrote:

> I’m curious about what folks think about a listing I saw recently for a
> church position. These were the things they were looking for in a priest.
> It’s a part-time position in a small rural church.
>
> Sermons should be informal, should not be read from notes and should not
> be preached from the pulpit, but from the floor.
> Sermons should usually follow the readings.
> Sermons should not be political, nor should the congregation be lectured
> to.
> Sermons should be relevant to people’s lives and should preach the Gospel.
>
> Priest is not expected to visit, but should get to know parishioners and
> participate in community events the church is involved in. These include
> yard sales, fish fries, other charitable fund-raisers.
>
> There is one one-hour service on Sundays, no Christian education or
> formation.
>
> What think you?