Spring Report 2008

Should we rejoice that numbers continue to fall, however slightly? Probably. 

We are certainly sad when we hear of another clergy marriage breakdown. We do know, however, that requests for information remain constant, but not all prospective members actually take up the offer of our support, which is good if they find that support elsewhere, and we don’t usually hear the reason why they don’t become members of Broken Rites.  

I would say that, sadly, our Associates Membership numbers are also down.  It is good to have support, both financial and active from concerned individuals, as we feel that we are not going it alone, so thank you to those who continue to be there for us.  If you know of anyone who would like to support us in this way, then please get in touch with the Secretary who will send a leaflet of explanation about Broken Rites, which has an application form attached.

Just 2 new members have joined us this year, and 4 have resigned.  Also 3 of our long-term members have died.   

Thank you to those who have happily set up Standing Orders to pay their subscriptions, this is a great help and we’d very much like more to do this as each year it is necessary to send out a substantial number of reminders.  (I forgot this year in the excitement of a special trip to New Zealand). 

Well as my term of office as membership secretary draws to a close, it looks as if I might not be going just yet.  With the agreement of the members at the AGM I am prepared to go on for a fifth year while supporting one of our members who has just started a computer course to enable her to take on this role.