Where to begin? It could be a long post but I’m not sure I’ve got the will to give the detail…
Our NSM Curate decided she would bend over backwards to give the mayor (him of the lateness) everything he wanted. Before the service this ‘appeared’ to include:
Choice of hymns, rip up what had been choosen months ago, and advise the choir master of this at the 11th hour. I understand he was less than happy (along with many of the choir)
Sermon topic, the NSM’s email to the priest presiding included ‘guidance’ on what to preach on
Intercessions, the NSM’s email basically listed what to pray for
Dignitaries, we’re all equal, but some are more equal than others, 8 reserved pews and to process ahead of the choir (rejected on the day)
Up the revolution!
On the day itself as a family we decided we’d pop down the road to visit our previous parish priest, what a great idea :0)
Feedback from the service has just come in…
Welcome, the ‘dignitaries’ were on hand at the door to welcome you. It must be strange to be welcomed into your church of many years by complete strangers
Gospel, preached by the mayor (I heard rumours that he wrestled the priest for access to the pulpit)
Communion, to the surprise of many, the Mayor and his partner distributed the chalice (I thought you had to be licensed to do that?)
I wonder why we invited a priest to take the service, we might as well have just let the Mayor…
Can anybody advise how you get rid of a NSM Curate? She seems intent on throwing her weight around and pushing her ideas on everybody else. I imagine the Bishop of Portsmouth has gone down in a lot of peoples opinions since she was licensed to us after completing her training.
It feels harsh to say it, but she’s never really fitted in in the parish. She argumentative, opinionated and has a tendancy not to listen, and worst of all has just about zero people skills. She either ignoring peoples views, or worse can’t see them.
