Congregations in search

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Congregations in Search
(Oct 13, 2009)

The Point of Contact for all parishes listed below: Office of the Canon to the Ordinary: Winn Lewis, winat600@gmail.com or 757-213-3391.

Please send all materials electronically. Include:

1. A cover letter explaining why you wish your name to be considered for the parish in question.
2. A recently (within the last year) updated CDO form.
3. Updated resume of no more than 2 -3 pages.

Eastern Shore

Accomac, St. James/ Pungoteague, St. George’s

Website: Under development

Status: Developing profile

Size: Family

Position: Rector (3/4 time)

Compensation: TBA

Plate/Pledge: $100,000 (combined)

Average Sunday Attendance: 55 (combined)

Description: Two historic parishes, thirteen miles apart, on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The congregations include both long-term members as well as retirees from other sections of the country. Rapid incorporation of newcomers. A large, historic, well-maintained rectory is included on the grounds of St. James. Generally older congregations with solid, experienced leadership. Prefer traditional worship.

Hampton Roads

Norfolk, Advent

Website: adventepiscopalchurch.org

Status: Interim Rector began in September

Size: Pastoral

Position: Rector

Compensation: TBA

Plate/Pledge: $170,000.

Average Sunday Attendance: 110

Description: Located in the increasingly affluent Ocean View area of Norfolk near the Chesapeake Bay. Comfortable with traditional and more contemporary worship. Strong community life and outreach.

Suffolk, St. Mark’s

Website: Contact Mr. Jesse Trent c/o St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 140 Tines St
Suffolk, VA 23434-4625

Status: No longer receiving names

Size: Family

Position: Rector (part-time)

Compensation: $40 – 50,000

Plate/Pledge: $90,000

ASA: 64

Description; Historically African American congregation that welcomes all races and ethnic groups. Needs someone who can energize their ministry. Aging congregation. Values traditional liturgy.

Virginia Peninsula

Tabb (York County), Christ the King

Website: christthekingtabb.org

Status: Search re-opened, October 2009

Size: Family/Pastoral

Position: Rector

Compensation: $70 – 80,000

Plate/Pledge: $160,000

ASA: 105

Description: Planted by the Diocese about twenty-five years ago, Christ the King experienced only moderate growth despite the demographic expansion of the surrounding community. Strong, committed congregation. Contemporary “Cursillo-style” worship. Conservative values and theology. Looking for strong, energetic preaching and scripture-based teaching. Seeking a priest with an extroverted style of ministry. Important that the rector live in the community. The congregation grew during the interim period.

Williamsburg, Bruton Parish

Website: brutonparish.org

Status: Developing profile

Size: Resource

Position: Rector

Compensation: $100,000+

Plate/Pledge: $1,250,000.

ASA: 690 – 750

Description: Historic parish located in the restored area of Colonial Williamsburg, near the College of William and Mary.  Strong lay leadership.  Outstanding music, college ministry and adult education programs.  Currently three full-time assisting clergy. Offers a high level of hospitality to visitors and tourists.  Colonial church located 1½  blocks from Parish House.  Aging congregation.  Seeks experienced priest to help us grow and attract young families and to expand our vision and mission.  Strong preaching, pastoral, stewardship and leadership skills are essential.

Richmond Area

Chesterfield (Suburban Richmond), St. David’s

Website: stdavidschesterfield.org

Status: Self-Study

Size: Pastoral

Position: Rector

Compensation: TBA

Plate/Pledge: $325,000

ASA: 160

Description: Active, diverse parish in suburban Chesterfield County. Strong youth and Christian formation programs. Contemporary style and traditional worship. Strong lay ministry. Recently completed parish hall.

Key:

Compensation is pension based: Stipend, housing/utilities, SECA

ASA: Average Sunday attendance through the year (from parochial report)