Comments on: An Update from the Bishop http://onlywonder.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/ Reflections on faith and life by Jay Voorhees Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:33:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Bill http://onlywonder.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-582 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:22:24 +0000 http://onlywonder.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-582 This is not the first time the church has not communicated well to its stakeholders. HFUMC just last year and again this week is taking on debt without consulting its own stakeholders. I wish Michael Williams would communicate honestly and completely with the congregation that he is pushing this church into debt to the tune of $2,000,000.

]]> By: Rachel http://onlywonder.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-487 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:48:41 +0000 http://onlywonder.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-487 I must echo what Gavin has said. There needs to be accountability to what has occurred. Someone needs to take responsibility.

I have heard from the bishop, and he impresses to me that he wants to move on. He is open to our input now. What I am still concerned about is that our input was not sought before this all began. We have been thrust into creating this future he speaks of against our will. We are all still in pain.

]]> By: gavin http://onlywonder.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-486 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:59:47 +0000 http://onlywonder.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-486 i am all about grace jay & i will hope to extend that. i don’t think grace comes without some accountability. in this case i would like for someone to take account and recognition of the breech of trust. then i believe we can move on

]]> By: Jay http://onlywonder.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-483 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:13:24 +0000 http://onlywonder.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-483 Gavin, yes this is a textbook case on how to disenfranchise laity and staff. At the same time, I always look for opportunities for grace, knowing that we all are frail and broken people who make mistakes. I remain hopeful that there will be the possibility for conversation about the mistakes that have been made so that we can move forward into the future.

]]> By: gavin http://onlywonder.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-482 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:00:42 +0000 http://onlywonder.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-482 i think this illustrates not only a breakdown in the communication of the high-up leadership of our conference but also a solid reason why our ideal of discernment & laity over ‘one man rule’ is prudent. this apology would never have had to happen.

i too appreciate bishop wills stepping up to the plate on the apology. i still want apologies and explanations for why such an avoidance for communicating and consulting & discernment with the people this decision actually effects. the people who do these ministries in the local churches

]]> By: There’s a Foot in the Door! « everyday theology http://onlywonder.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-481 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:51:19 +0000 http://onlywonder.wordpress.com/2008/03/12/an-update-from-the-bishop/#comment-481 [...] This just in from Jay Voorhees blog, OnlyWonder: I misunderstood Loyd on at least two points and I have written Beth and apologized. [...]

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