Skeletons in the Sacristy - Lindsay Hardin Freeman
Skeletons in the Sacristy
By Lindsay Hardin Freeman
Episcopal Church Foundation
http://www.ecfvp.org/vestrypapers/conflict-and-controversy/skeletons-in-the-sacristy/
October 21, 2011
Part of the Vestry Papers issue on Conflict and Controversy
Skeletons in the sacristy? We have one - figuratively, at least - in our church. We don't talk about it much; most parishioners haven't even known about it. But like in all family systems, and the church is one, not talking about things isn't always the best option, either.
Our music director says he hears footsteps, or sometimes the laughter of children, behind closed doors late at night. Other staff have heard the same noises when alone in the building. And then, upon comparing stories, we find ourselves thinking: It's Mrs. Camp.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
By Lindsay Hardin Freeman
Episcopal Church Foundation
http://www.ecfvp.org/vestrypapers/conflict-and-controversy/skeletons-in-the-sacristy/
October 21, 2011
Part of the Vestry Papers issue on Conflict and Controversy
Skeletons in the sacristy? We have one - figuratively, at least - in our church. We don't talk about it much; most parishioners haven't even known about it. But like in all family systems, and the church is one, not talking about things isn't always the best option, either.
Our music director says he hears footsteps, or sometimes the laughter of children, behind closed doors late at night. Other staff have heard the same noises when alone in the building. And then, upon comparing stories, we find ourselves thinking: It's Mrs. Camp.
Read the full story at www.VirtueOnline.org
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