Update

Apart from the last couple of days, it has been a while since I have blogged. I could say that it was because I was busy, which I was, but not too busy to blog or I could say it was because we had internet troubles, which we did, but they didn't last a month.
I guess the main reason I haven't blogged is because, I have been feeling a bit fragile since resigning, a bit over exposed due to applying for positions both inside and outside the church and also because in uncertainty it's difficult to know just what to say.

So anyway, things have become a bit more certain and I am feeling abit stronger, although still prone to the occasional tear, and want to let you know where things are up to.

Just before Christmas I was offered and accepted a job as a Senior Library Technician at the Catholic Institute of Sydney. Applying, interviewing and accepting this role has been difficult for me as I still feel called to pastoral ministry and am mourning the loss of that particular ministry.
I am excited at the prospect of combining the 2 professions I have had as an adult. I am a qualified Library Technician as well as a minister. I have 2 weeks for the head knowledge of this being another step in the journey, an exciting experience I can and need to learn from, and the strong belief that God is ultimately in control, to move from my head to my heart.

I still feel very strongly called to church based ministry, but in the current environment there are not a lot of roles for me to apply for and not many women who are receiving calls from churches.

Please pray for me as I make this transition and for my family as the dynamics change.

Blessings

Em