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On the way to ministry

Last week I went down to Oxford for my ministry interview: two days made up of three two-on-one interviews, leading a 15 minute worship service, and one seven-on-one interview, plus the fact that I was constantly being observed in social situations.

I felt like I was myself and did all I can. It felt more like a collaborative dialogue than an interview. I got some very positive feedback for the idea that there should be BUYAN-At-Large Chaplains, and some other things that I said. The other candidates were all nice folks, and I knew one of them. We had a couple of drinks in a little pub in Oxford after the first day.

Yesterday I got a letter through the post, and I was accepted!

Now I need to apply to Unitarian College Manchester, and get a mentor, apply for funding, and work out where I'm going to live in Manchester.

It's a scary and exciting prospect in front of me. I don't know where this adventure is leading me. My prayers since have consisted of me looking up to God and saying, 'Are you sure you know what you're doing?'

I have to assume She does. The future will be interesting.

Menawhile I'm no longer working in the supermarket where I was over Christmas. I was hoping they would keep me on, at least until I got a better job. So I'm back on the job market, at least for the next nine months.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Have you heard of the Shakers?
LaReinaCobre said…
Congratulations!

Lighting candles for you, praying that you find a good source of income.

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