This just in from Trinity Episcopal In KS!

I have it on a very good source that the Rector Momberg was involved in unethical practices at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Kansas.  The issue revolved around the misuses of a Rectors Discretionary Fund.  This fund as you all know is one that every Rector has to assist persons of need in troubled times, and is part of the Church Budget.  It is funded from the Pledges given by the Parishioners, and as such comes directly from the membership.  It is a trust placed in the hands of the Rector that he will be a Steward of these funds and use caution and discretion to assure it is properly dispersed.  In the info I have, it has been learned that this Rector Momberg did not use it as designed and was caught red-handed for spending it on other things that were not part of the funds proper directive.  This is in a word "Theft".  In the outside world this constitutes termination, and possible criminal prosecution.  But I guess that was not the case here and he was still called to be our Rector.  I can't understand that we would still call him to be the Rector knowing this issue.  In my book, "Theft is Theft" and once done there is always the chance it will happen again.  This goes to Character and Trust, so with this now known the Character is even more in question, and Trust is out the window.  If the current Senior Warden (who pushed out Reverend Jim) being so hell bent to have this questionable person come to All Saints as the next Rector, then I question the Senior Wardens decision making abilities.  Clearly it was a decision that she ramrodded through to get him here, and that I do not agree with.  We could have & can make a better choice.  We should not have proceeded with his calling after learning of this, and I tell you all "The Search Committee, and Vestry knew of this all along".  I also know of another ethical issue that has happened currently and that involves fraud.  It is known that Fr. Tommy is the Assistant Rector, but did you all know that we have a different Assistant Rector?  Incase you did not know that, let me say that Rector Momberg has presented to multiple organizations outside of this Parish the Assistant Rector of All Saints Church "HIS WIFE!"  How about that All Saints?  Never knew we had a new Assistant Rector did you?  Yup, she has been presented at outside conferences and to a National Organization as the Assistant Rector of All Saints Church in Frederick Maryland.  So, let's see what we have learned here:

• Accused of and found guilty of misappropriation of Funds as Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church Lawrence Kansas. ~ But we still called him to be our Rector.  Way to go Senior Warden & Vestry.
• Has fraudulently misrepresented his Wife as the Assistant Rector of All Saints Church to outside organizations. ~ Fraud is a great thing to have in a Rector don't you think?  Also, who paid for her trips with him to these meetings?  Did he use his Discretionary Fund  to pay for her attending, and her travel as well?  One would wonder!

In closing; I think I have made a very good case in showing this Rector is not to be trusted, as we can question his ethical decisions currently and in the past, and we can add possible fraudulent representation to his skill set.  Again, I Call For His Resignation/Termination Effective ASAP!  "What Say You All Saints?"  Had Enough? I know I and Many Others Have.