Meant to mention in yesterday's post that I fully expect to see at least some changes in the way church properties and employees are taxed by the end of my lifetime. I think we will find that it is part of moving beyond Christendom.
I agree Gord. I think the church is hovering on the cusp of some major changes, including the way clergy are paid and taxed.
I meant to comment earlier about the clergy union thing also....I agree. I have been waiting for some "buzz" about the issue and have heard none. Absolutely none. Which makes me think there is little chance of getting a 60% vote. I'm not sure the silence is a matter of secrecy/privacy or just lack of interest....but I tend to think it's the latter.
SUe, I have wondered what the picture is in other conferences. From what I heard early on, there seemed to be more interest in London and Hamilton Conferences with a mixture of responses being reported from Toronto.
Time will tell, but I suspect taht 60% is not going to happen.
I agree Gord. I think the church is hovering on the cusp of some major changes, including the way clergy are paid and taxed.
ReplyDeleteI meant to comment earlier about the clergy union thing also....I agree. I have been waiting for some "buzz" about the issue and have heard none. Absolutely none. Which makes me think there is little chance of getting a 60% vote. I'm not sure the silence is a matter of secrecy/privacy or just lack of interest....but I tend to think it's the latter.
SUe,
ReplyDeleteI have wondered what the picture is in other conferences. From what I heard early on, there seemed to be more interest in London and Hamilton Conferences with a mixture of responses being reported from Toronto.
Time will tell, but I suspect taht 60% is not going to happen.