Hello - My name is Mike. If I'm new to you, here are the threads to catch up if you'd like: Coming out Coming out to my wife My wife and I have been talking quite a bit about when to come out to my bishop. The argument in favor of waiting is that he might insist that I out myself to my congregation now and resign my position. This would be really tough on us financially at the moment. The argument in favor of telling him now is that I'm supposed to be able to trust him. The further down the line he is the more he is likely to feel betrayed. He could also be essential in helping me get the parish ready for when I do come out to them. The bishop is in town tomorrow and I'm meeting with him after lunch. I'll be coming out to him and then holding my breath to wait for his reaction. :eek: Any good thoughts you can send my way will be appreciated. :help: Peace,
When I first read the thread title, I was like, "Why on Earth would anyone want/feel the need to come out to their bishop!?!" As soon as I saw whose thread it was those, it clicked. I know it's going to be hard to tell your bishop, but it's definitely the right thing to do. Best of luck .
With this bishop, this is in no way career ending. Job-ending in terms of my current congregation very likely. I just hope not immediately.
Wow, Mike. You've got a tremendous amount of integrity and I admire you for taking that risk. I agree with you it's the right thing to do, and I will send good thought your way.
I think you should have armour, on just incase he tries to hit you with a cross( sorry could not help meself), But realy Good luck, hopefully he should be understanding and also the peaple who you priech to. (I am a athiest by the way, and i have a trerable sence of humour so sorry if this offends you.)
Mike, I hope everything goes well. Faith can give incredible strength in rough times and you have a very supportive family. That combination is wonderful and surprisingly rare. You've got my thoughts today. Let us know how it panned out. - The BC
