Friday, May 10, 2013

Perhaps They're All Moving To An Island With John Galt

So far this year, three clergy of my acquaintance have left their positions as rectors of parishes without first securing a new position.  Two of them gave just thirty days notice.  None are under investigation or have been accused of or committed some form of misconduct.  Each gives the same reason for departure, though:  Diocesan mismanagement.  Two will not seek future employment in the Episcopal Church.

Remarkable.  Clergy "going Galt" is not something I would have thought possible just a few years ago.