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AIBU in stopping his decision?

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KM8 · 15/11/2024 22:48

My husband announced last year that he felt a calling to go into ordination to train to be a vicar. I never in our relationship tell him I don't want him to do something (I'm happy for him to do whatever!) but this is something I'm really not happy about and told him this.

He continued to go through the training process despite this saying we will be able
to have a "free home" I don't want our 2 kids lives or schools uprooting and he said he would stay close to home again I told him I didn't want this, I was fine for him to preach and do church services as he does but without this next step.

I thought it has been forgotten as it all went quiet but he's been WFH todays and I was tidying up and found reports from one of the selection panels saying "his wife who initially brushed it off is now on board and supports this decision..." I am so angry that he is lying basically just to feed what he wants.

I am at the verge of saying "It's the job of us...."

OP posts:
Tiggles · 20/04/2026 14:02

Goodness me @WouldRatherBeOnaBeach you seem incredibly angry without fully understanding how ministry works.

Clergy usually receive a stipend that is there to mean they don't have to find a job to support themselves. It doesn't relate to the hours worked as it is not a salary.
If someone chooses to do SSM ministry then they are basically choosing to do the job of a priest but rather than claim a stipend from the diocese they support themselves. They are aware of what that means they have to offer in ministry after they have trained. A minister in the church works 6 days a week - we are allowed one 24 hour period off a week. However we are also expected to ensure some time off each day. At certain times of the year that is harder to maintain. Personally as dean i try and take some of the extra responsibilty from the clergy in my care so that they dont burn out. Howeverit is expected that someone who chooses SSM ministry and works full time would then give one day to the church to work the equivalent of a 6 day week. That is discussed before they even start training.

SSM ministers in our diocese have a contract given by the Bishop that they get 6 Sundays off a year. So giving 18 weeks off is actually quite flexible. At present they are only working 18 Sundays in the year. Whilst the priest doesn't receive any income from the church the church is charged by the diocese for having their ministry.

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