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I am glad that they are letting you got to another ward and moved your records. I hope it goes well for you and your family. Thank you, everyone. I don’t think I will be getting a new calling for a very long time if ever.
I really have had enough. Sadly, the situation is not likely to change. I planned to help a friend with some volunteer activities locally.
I am very happy to be released. There is still a big problem with the Bishop. He will not let me have another calling. No one told me I was being released. I looked it up on the church web site. I am sorry you had a stressful day. How did the Bishop react when you quit? I hope he was supportive. MM, Thanks for making me laugh. I can only imagine someone applying for my calling. I wonder if I should suggest it. LOL
Silent Dawning I like your idea of no formal calling. What a smart idea that way are in control of your release if need be. I will remember that if ever get another calling. The Bishop is pretty upset with me for asking to be release. He told me I can’t have another calling for a year. I am pretty such that is not in the church hand book. They have now added my e-mail address on the leaders page. No one else in the organization e-mail was added. I did not give them permission to add my e-mail. I know I am dreaming but a
thank for all you do and we appreciate what a good job you have done would be appreciated.
I don’t understand why people spend so much time talking about things that are over in meeting. There are so many other positive this to do in life.
I am finding this situation very stressful.
Thank you for sharing you thoughts with us.
Silently Dawning, My Bishop not releasing me had caused a lot of people to be up set with me. I am still in my leadership position according the ward and stake. Even through the Bishop told me that I was to released 2 months I was not even given a thank you.They seem to be forgetting that they are not my employer. They are mad that I asked to be released. I would never have asked to released if people were working together and getting a long. It is like no one cares as long as there is name by the callings. I find it hard to want to be a part of a church that treats members this way.
Thanks for letting me rant.
Reuben, I am so glad that your Bishop worked with you and is willing to release you. You are very blessed to have an understanding Bishop.
It is good that you are taking care of yourself and putting your family first.
I think you have given them a reasonable amount of time to find a replacement. I had a Bishop tell me he would not release me until he could find someone to replace me. He said if he had a name by the calling the Stake wouldn’t get upset that the calling wasn’t filled. SilentlyDawning, I appreciate your advice. You are very wise.I have been there for people who have been called out in the hall. I hope I made them feel better. The Bishop gave a talk about being rebellious and not wanting to be at church. I think the Bishop totally missed what I was trying to tell him about how people need feel they are loved and respected at church. He still hasn’t released me. I was told not to come to church or I would get embarrassed.I took that as a warning. I don’t think the my hard work in my calling was appreciated. I was very surprised when I was told not to attend.People really do make or break a ward, work place and organizations.
I have not been back since.I really have no desire to attend my ward any more. It is time to find another place to attend church. I am starting to understand why attendance is so low in my ward. I really don’t think everyone who is misses church is rebellious. Some people work on Sunday, have to help elderly parents who live out of town, etc. I do think if people don’t feel comfortable some where they are less likely to go.
I feel at peace with my decision to quit my calling. I have realized that doing what is best for yourself isn’t always easy.
You could tell him you appreciate him asking you. You could let him know that you have prayed about it and would like to continue in the calling you have now. Most Bishop are very respectful of your decision if you tell them you have prayed about it. It is very important to keep your inner peace. I hope it goes well for you. I think you go see what it is like. If you don’t you will always wonder. I have went to other churches before. It was interest to see what they believe. It is a good way to meet some nice people. I agree with you about some of the Utah wards. I hope you will go and that you have a nice experience.
Donna
