The leadership committee at my (soon-to-be-former) church is recommending the congregation vote to pay our pastor Beth six months' severance and send her on her way, effective October 31. "It has become clear over the past few months that despite the faithfulness of so many, we are not going to be able to continue to sustain our ministry financially or with leadership. Saying good-bye to Beth will be the first giant step we take toward living into our new reality." I always said I was going to hang in until Beth left, so.
In other news, I'm heading over to Stern Grove in an hour or so to
stake out some space for today's 2pm show, Ozomatli and the Crown City
Rockers. Call my cell if you're not headed down to Santa Cruz and
would like me to save some space on my blanket for you.