would you do this?

[AMM]

I've mentioned in a couple other places that I'm currently seeking employment. I am applying for one private school teaching position, and one requirement of this private school is that every member of the school community attend a chapel service weekly. It's a non-denominational chapel, but lead by an episcopalian minister. Of course, it's still Christian, but I feel a bit iffy about seeking employment there. Like, let's say I got a job there, would I be able to go and participate in mandatory non-denominational services every single week? I know I wouldn't commune at them, but still... I don't know. Maybe I'm being too anti-ecumenist about it.

Thoughts?

 

[-Sasha-]

This sounds like another of those "ask your priest" situations. That being said, the "preparation for confession" section in one of my prayer books asks: "Have you frequented the religious gatherings of heretics?"

 

[archer75]

Yeah, talk about this with your priest.

 

[~Anastasia~]

Yeah I'd have to ask my priest. And I wouldn't want to guess what he might say. He did once tell me to go to Church with my husband for his sake (and I did). Work is a reason too. But too many factors come in to guess.

With that said, if my SF didn't have a problem, and if I felt ok about myself, and if I KNEW there would be no pressure to embrace anything I didn't agree with or censuring for what I did believe ... if, if, if ... I could consider going to chapel once a week for the sake of a job as long as it didn't interfere with going to my Church and they were within what I'd be comfortable with as being Christian (which I'm fairly broad-minded about that but I do have lines I'd rather not cross, and wouldn't want to go to a non-Christian religious meeting on a regular basis - or maybe not at all).



First thing to do is ask your priest though.

 

[joakeem]

Maybe I'm being too anti-ecumenist about it.

If this is the case and you feel "anti" about it, I'd say don't do it. It won't make you happy.

 

[ArmyMatt]

this is ask your priest. although normally it's not a problem if you don't participate (if it's something mandatory). this is how a lot of Orthodox who teach at non-Orthodox seminaries and religious colleges get by.

but ask your priest.

 

[AMM]

sent an email to my priest asking about it. Actually, I had two calls with this school today - they're trying to bring me to visit campus on Thursday. So they're moving very quickly, which is exciting (even though I feel iffy about this).

But also, the moment I hung up the phone with them the second time, I got a call from another job I applied for, and they offered it to me. That's a part time thing though (but it would probably become full time before the end of the year, maybe the end of the summer). So I thank you all for your prayers, and please continue to pray for me, my search, and guidance in these matters

 

[ZaidaBoBaida]

I still go to Quaker meetings a lot of the time with my husband. The priest who brought me into the church said it was okay because I was doing it to keep peace in my marriage. Plus, I usually bring a book that is spiritually helpful to read. So, I would probably do it, but not participate other than being there.

 

[AMM]

My priest doesn't think it would be an issue. I still hesitate though, but perhaps that's my pride. He's advising me to take this opportunity if I'm offered a position with them, whereas my parents are advising me to take the part-time offer I received... I have a meeting with one of my advisors later too, so I'll see what he says.

Maybe I just won't actually receive this job offer, and I won't have to worry about it!

 

[AMM]

Another thing is at this school, the closest Orthodox church is at least 40 minutes away (western rite) or 55 minutes away (Greek). That's manageable, for sure. But with the other part time position -- depending on where I'd live -- there are 2 churches (Greek and Ukrainian) and a skete less than 40 minutes away. So that's a lot easier.

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

TAW in a nutshell....

I'm considering secretarial work--ask your priest
I'm thinking of joining the Marines--ask your priest
I'm pondering going fishing for Rainbow Trout this summer----ask your priest
Dodgers or Giants? ---ask your priest
I don't understand the concept of dark matter---ask your priest
I just don't seem to be able to pick up spares bowling--ask your priest
I feel guilty watching Pulp Fiction. I love the story, but hate the cussing---ask your priest
Hamster or Guinea Pig?---ask your priest
I'm considering joining the foreign legion---ask your priest
Keto or Vegan?---ask your priest
Star Trek or Star Wars?---ask your priest
I'm considering stapling bologna to my face---ask your priest
I just don't understand how Sago Palms aren't truly palms?---ask your priest
Will Kevin Durant stay with the Warriors?---ask your priest
If evolution is legit, why haven't plants figured out a way to not need the sun?---ask your priest
Why were the mutants in the second Planet of the Apes worshiping a nuke?---ask your priest
Captain Kirk or Captain Picard?---ask your priest
Synthetic or conventional oil for a 71 Plymouth Cuda---ask your priest
Why doesn't Jeff Probst ever age?----ask your priest
Should I ask my priest?---ask your priest
Why should I ask my priest?---ask your priest
I'm an atheist, never go to church, and never even visit churches---ask your priest
Why is Trump orange?---ask your priest
Why does Nancy Pelosi's face have no ability to make expressions?---ask your priest
Why do the Klingons have dirty faces on the old show, and meatloaf on their head in the movies?--AYP
Why are figure skaters never straight?---ask your priest
I have a question. It is about....---ask your priest
Why was Law and Order on for 52 years straight?---ask your priest
How do you get rid of the smell of curry powder?---ask your priest
Will the New England Patriots still be winning most superbowls 150 years from now? AYP
Was King Crimson a more progressive rock band than Yes? ---ask your priest
Why do I get fatter during Great Lent?---ask your priest
I heard that Jupiter will be aligned with Pluto next Tuesday---ask your priest
I heard the Love Boat is coming back in syndication---ask your priest
I'd like to see the X-Files come back---ask your priest
What came first--the chicken or the egg?---ask your priest
Lionbot Voltron or Vehicle Voltron?---ask your priest
Why doesn't Father Matt like Star Wars Episode III?---ask your priest
I don't fathom quantum physics?--ask your priest
If you step on a crack, do you really break your mama's back?---ask your priest
Was Deckard a replicant in the original Blade Runner or a true human?---ask your priest
iMac or PC?---obviously iMac, but check with your priest
I have this lump in my....----ask your priest
Phil Collins Genesis or Peter Gabriel Genesis---ask your priest
Left or right?---ask your priest
Mango or papaya?---ask your priest

 

[ArmyMatt]

I don't like Episode III because it's a garbage movie. and I am a priest.

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

Not a valid answer. Don't make me submit your name to be defrocked! You're on thin ice!

I don't like Episode III because it's a garbage movie. and I am a priest.

 

[ArmyMatt]

Not a valid answer. Don't make me submit your name to be defrocked! You're on thin ice!

good thing for me not liking a horrible movie isn't a defrockable offense.

 

[gurneyhalleck1]

It is. It’s buried deep into the canon law. Only an advanced legal mind like myself can find the clause.

good thing for me not liking a horrible movie isn't a defrockable offense.

 

[ArmyMatt]

It is. It’s buried deep into the canon law. Only an advanced legal mind like myself can find the clause.

I like my chances