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I haven’t wanted to go to church since my pastor husband passed away

A pastor’s widow who stayed in town for work and insurance after her husband took early retirement says she feels out of step with her congregation and wonders whether to keep attending church now that he has passed away.

Published Apr 4, 2026, 5:33 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Annie: My question is: Can I still keep going to my church or is it time to cut ties? This is complicated because my husband was a pastor and I appreciated him greatly as a preacher. He took early retirement, but we stayed in the same town because I had a good job and we needed my income and insurance until I could retire.