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March 5, 2004
Church of England seeks 'web pastor'
Church of England seeks 'web pastor'
Last Updated Fri, 05 Mar 2004 7:49:28
OXFORD, ENGLAND - The Church of England began running ads Friday for an online vicar to take care of worshippers at its first internet parish.
The diocese of Oxford needs a part-time "web pastor" to minister to people who want to be part of a congregation but are unable or unwilling to join a traditional parish.
"We are aware of statistics which show that 50 to 52 per cent of the population is prepared to put 'Church of England' by their name, but only eight per cent is in church on a Sunday morning," said Rev. Richard Thomas, the diocese's communications director.
He expects the online parish will be popular with people with mobility problems, or those who must travel for their job or do shift work.
CBC News:Church of England seeks 'web pastor'
Posted by thdyck on March 5, 2004
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