I have spotted a vacancy for a priest in Leith and have sent for the details. I love Leith and the environs and rather covert it's proximity to Edinburgh. A very old friend who I haven't seen for yonkers owns a pub there - which has to be an added attraction - the company rather than the booze - I don't drink. (Nothing sinister just it messes around with life-saving medication) I have little idea what the post would involve until I see the profile - but it caught my eye. May well be that's all it does, but if you don't take a closer look, you never know... for sure. It would be a huge privilege to go back into church-centred ministry - but I am not sure I am a good enough 'catch' these days.
My desk looks like a bomb has hit it. I am trying to find the wood again without the piles I haven't yet identified toppling into the piles I am dealing with. The answer would be disciplined filing. Mmmm.
Delighted with the news that the Church of England has caught up with the Scottish Episcopal Church over ordaining women as Bishops. At least in England they will mean what they say and we will see our first female consecrated soon. I am hoping it will be Viv Faull, Dean at Leicester Cathedral. Maybe June Osbourne - at Salisbury? I am sure key movers and shakers like Judith Maltby won't be too far behind!!! I am excited for my female colleagues in the Province - but sad for other friends alienated by the decision. Hey schism has it's possibilities... even in such desolation at not 'winning' the vote - an opportunity will emerge. Not a platitude - a reality. The pain and grief will mean each person opposed to the Consecration of women will have to reflect on what their vocation means to them - just as those who are now seeing their vision reach fruition will continue to reflect and explore what this new opportunity to exercise vocation will mean.
Now we need to decide what we are doing with regard to homosexuality. The days of posturing are over.
Follow your dream and listen to you heart. You will know when the right postion comes. Never let go of your dreams. G
Posted by: Gwen | 07/10/2008 at 08:55 AM