Dear Friends,
On this Thanksgiving Eve I spend time listing the ways God has blessed my life. Feelings of peace flow easily from this simple exercise. At the top of list are family, longtime friends, meaningful work and colleagues with whom I share that — including you. I am thankful for you. In the spirit of thanksgiving, I write to share this news.
Yesterday, I received and presented to Conference Consistory and the Conference Personnel Team, a letter of resignation from Rev. Sharon Morris from her position as Associate Conference Minister for Search and Call. Sharon’s letter reads in part:
“I began this position with such hope and excitement that I could make a difference in the life of this conference. I pray that I have. I do believe that I have given much and am leaving my position, the churches in search & call, and the Committees on Ministry in a better place than they were 7 years ago.
I thank PSEC for giving me the opportunity to serve on their behalf over these 7 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting many amazing people in this conference. I have had many encounters of the Holy in our churches and people. I have walked with churches as they discerned the end of their ministry. I have walked with pastors as they discerned their calling. This has all been very Holy and Sacred work.”
With much sadness, reluctance and deep gratitude, Conference Consistory received Sharon’s resignation effective February 29, 2020 (making her last day a leap year day). The Consistory, working in conjunction with the Conference Personnel Team, will guide us through this time of transition. We ask for your prayers for Sharon, the staff and for our Conference.
And as ever, you remain in mine.
Rev. Bill Worley
