I am not a member of this church and have no dog in this fight,
But reading this article makes me think of the battles between Mozart and Salieri.
I love Mozart.

Woodside Village Church hasn't been this active and involved in the community for years, largely due to Ama's influence. I think the United Church of Christ has made a big mistake!

I am not a member of the church but I do visit the Village Hub frequently and I have spoken with Ama many times in the courtyard. I also appreciate her outreach in NextDoor. In my opinion, it would be difficult to find a more caring, optimistic or involved person. The church is LUCKY to have her.

I can't top the Mozart comment above, so I will simply say that as an outsider of the church but very much a member of this community, and as someone who has engaged and worked with Ama, I can't speak more highly of her. Through her energy and enthusiasm, she has truly anchored this town with the Hub and its multiple ways of reaching out to all members of the community, whatever their religion, ethnicity or situation in life. When I learned that she was only here on an interim basis, I was broken hearted. She brought life to the center of town that wasn't here before and I can't imagine this town without her. She should be nothing but applauded and thanked for all that she has done for this community. Ethics committee??? Termination??? I still don't get it....

My husband and I are not members of the church. We have had many enjoyable conversations and interactions with Ama at the Village Hub. We have participated at an event at the church mainly because of Ama. What a gift she is to the community. She is smart, professional, and caring. We find it shameful the charges brought against a women who has dedicated her life to giving. In comment to the ethic charges, she apologized, what ever happened to forgiveness?