More deplorable action by the DCNY

Just when I thought we could turn a corner and leave the DCNY in the past comes this gem from the Transition Ministry Newsletter. This information was supplied about St. Paul's, Owego by Judy Fried of the DCNY. When Fr. Bollinger was rector this was a full time position. Since Bishop Skip and the Standing Committee have been involved with this parish it has been reduced to a part-time position. Need we review the recent history of St. Paul's - from Skip's attempt to silence Fr. Bollinger to the more recent news stories of the priest that Bollinger reported to the bishop being led away from his home in handcuffs by Pennsylvania State Police? When will the DCNY take responsibility for their actions that have been so negative for St. Paul's? When our parish was part of the DCNY there were 19 full-time rector positions. What is the number today - 12? ed. OWEGO ST. PAUL'S Listed: 09/21/08 Updated: 09/16/09 Position: Rector Half Time Community: Town Compensation: $20000-$30000 Housing: Allowance Budget: $162000 Communicants: 122 Avg Sun Attendance: 81 Church School: 15(c) --(a) 2(t) Liturgical Style: Traditional Status: Receiving names Strengths: Parish mission is to kindle & nurture God's spirit within us & our neighbors through worship, love & outreach. Formal traditional church, treasuring sacred music. Economically diverse & intergenerational. Good fellowship opportunities. Ecumenical youth group. Active health & community outreach ministry. Challenges: Well healed from inhibition of former rector. Rebuild parish and continue to energize formation programs for all ages. Comments: Contact: Judy Fried, Deployment Officer