She wrote that budget concerns also played a role in her discernment.
“There have been funds for the Diocese of Olympia to pay me when I was needed in this diocese,” she wrote. “The income budget for 2010 brings a new reality that makes these other longings come into clearer focus.” The diocese announced in late July that its School of Ministry and Theology would not operate during the coming year due to budget cuts and a need to redefine its mission.
The diocisan school of theology hasn’t run with a huge number of bodies ever, according to what I was told some years ago; a class might include about 5 people. It also dropped off dramatically when women began to be ordained. This from a long term faculty member.
I’m guessing/predicting that Cincinnati will be a temporary stop…..I still think that Nedi has er eyes on San Joaquin.