tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761538946854485154.post1871052397040202103..comments2024-03-11T03:02:29.875-06:00Comments on Simple Massing Priest: Mixed FeelingsMalcolm+http://www.blogger.com/profile/08469936715413110334noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761538946854485154.post-79002222311931680552009-07-23T14:54:16.461-06:002009-07-23T14:54:16.461-06:00One could do a neat study of what the four parish ...One could do a neat study of what the four parish decline represented. Each case was different, but I think the common denominator was that the final stage in the decline of each parish was a focus on maintaining the institution, not on telling the good news.<br /><br />Longitudinal studies with a 50+ year scope are mostly useless. The same study conducted 20 years earlier would show exactly the opposite trends.<br /><br />What I do know is that St. James is growing, not declining.Malcolm+https://www.blogger.com/profile/08469936715413110334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761538946854485154.post-81965797002104085752009-07-22T18:30:22.094-06:002009-07-22T18:30:22.094-06:00What happened to the other Anglican churches in Re...What happened to the other Anglican churches in Regina?<br /> There was a story on the US news that there will be only one Canadian Anglican by the year 2062 if current membership trends continue. Is that the case?Brad Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381562723928616425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761538946854485154.post-56656775528411789592009-07-08T18:47:11.008-06:002009-07-08T18:47:11.008-06:00Looks like a great job post, Malcolm.Looks like a great job post, Malcolm.Tim Chestertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676859074652475474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761538946854485154.post-31310882546129185332009-07-07T08:40:11.612-06:002009-07-07T08:40:11.612-06:00I served for a time as an associate in a very larg...I served for a time as an associate in a very large congregation. In some ways the best of all possible church jobs. I got to fill the role of pastor for a great congregation without the administrative headaches that the rector had.Country Parsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727241474360657192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761538946854485154.post-43735819248069264732009-07-07T00:05:48.236-06:002009-07-07T00:05:48.236-06:00Closing date is end August. By the time they are ...Closing date is end August. By the time they are done shortlisting, interviews and selection, then notice and a move. I'm working on the assumption I'm probably around until Christmas.<br /><br />Then? I don't know. The other Regina and Regina area parishes without priests are all in process towards an appointment, so I don't see another interim in the offing. Most likely back to being an ornery assistant. Which is perfectly fine with me.<br /><br />I'm sure God and the Bishop will let me know. ;-)Malcolm+https://www.blogger.com/profile/08469936715413110334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761538946854485154.post-41376215445107691642009-07-06T20:13:28.832-06:002009-07-06T20:13:28.832-06:00So how long, and then what?So how long, and then what?Country Parsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727241474360657192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2761538946854485154.post-72707721883584889122009-07-06T16:24:17.878-06:002009-07-06T16:24:17.878-06:00I thought of you when I saw the posting on the ACC...I thought of you when I saw the posting on the ACC website. <br /><br />Love and Prayers (and meant literally, not just as a closing sign off).<br />Ann Marie +Amiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695779265490637939noreply@blogger.com