Money

Episcopal Diocese of San Diego Reorganizes

Posted 9 June 2009 - 8:05pm by David Turney

Bishop Mathes of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego writes to his diocese regarding reorganization in the face of declining revenues and increasing costs during this time of broad economic downturn.   (read more...)

Some Old U2 Lyrics Pertaining to our Financial Mess

Posted 10 October 2008 - 7:50am by David Turney

October by u2From 1981, when the band was a bit more unmistakably Christian.  Yes, they are talking about Christ and the world here.  The lyrics are pretty good and most certainly apply to the autumn of 2008.  The music is even better. Pull out that old tape cassette (and find a tape cassette player) and give it a listen.

The title of this very short song by U2 is "October"

October
And the trees are stripped bare
Of all they wear
What do I care

October
And Kingdoms rise
And Kingdoms fall
But you go on...

...and on...  (read more...)

A Good Reminder To Check In on Your Vestry Now and Then

Posted 2 July 2008 - 9:12am by David Turney

H/T: StandFirm (posting)

St. Margaret’s, Palm Springs, CA Struggling Financially

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, where the late President Gerald R. Ford worshipped, is operating in the red and is tightening its financial belt.

The church has a budget shortfall of more than $200,000 and debt of about $2.1 million, according to church staffers.

The situation forced church officials to lay off half of the staff and to begin a new push for fundraising and pledging.  (read more...)

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