Sorry to hear this Cass. The cause for this probably has more than one dimension. You said two Parishes have merged. If finances were an underlying cause for this move, you can see where paying one and not two directors would save money. Why they picked the other person I can't say. Possible age discrimmination? Eh, have fun proving that, buddy.

It may time to put the word out, exit gracefully stage left and move onto your next challenge.

Good luck...