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Canon for Congregations & Transitions
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Description
We are actively recruiting for a Canon for Congregations & Transitions for the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, known as the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT). ECCT provides oversight and administrative support for over 150 Episcopal parishes on behalf of the approximately 50,000 Episcopalians living in the state.
The Canon for Congregations & Transitions (CC&T) is a full-time position that assists the bishops in the pastoral ministry of oversight, serving clergy and congregations in times of clergy transition. The CC&T serves as ECCT’s Diocesan Transition Minister (DTM). In addition, the CC&T provides oversight to the Director for Congregational Development & Networking to empower ECCT’s parishes and worshipping communities to embrace their primary vocation as full expressions of the Body of Christ within their unique contexts. For further details on the job responsibilities, please download the full job posting from the ECCT website.
Education, experience, and skills sought include the following:
- A Master of Divinity and/or a comparable degree from an accredited institution
- An ordained Episcopalian in good standing with at least 10 years of demonstrable congregational experience; or a confirmed communicant in good standing active in an Episcopal congregation with similar demonstrable levels of congregational experience
- Proven experience in congregational development, revitalization, and an understanding of the dynamics of parishes of different sizes and in different contexts (rural, urban, suburban, economics, demographics, etc.)
- Must have at least three years of experience supervising and managing employees and/or volunteers
- A person of prayer, deeply formed in the Episcopal tradition, a follower of Jesus, and a creative person able to participate with ECCT, its bishops and lay and ordained leaders, as together we discern where God is leading us and how to join Jesus in changing the world
- A demonstrated commitment to intercultural competency and clear understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Please refer to the job posting for a full list of the qualifications sought.
We are actively recruiting for a Canon for Congregations & Transitions for the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, known as the Episcopal Church in Connecticut (ECCT). ECCT provides oversight and administrative support for over 150 Episcopal parishes on behalf of the approximately 50,000 Episcopalians living in the state.
The Canon for Congregations & Transitions (CC&T) is a full-time position that assists the bishops in the pastoral ministry of oversight, serving clergy and congregations in times of clergy transition. The CC&T serves as ECCT’s Diocesan Transition Minister (DTM). In addition, the CC&T provides oversight to the Director for Congregational Development & Networking to empower ECCT’s parishes and worshipping communities to embrace their primary vocation as full expressions of the Body of Christ within their unique contexts. For further details on the job responsibilities, please download the full job…
Benefits
Benefits include health, life, and dental insurance plans, with a percentage of the premiums for borne by ECCT. There is also a cash-in-lieu of health benefits option. Other benefits include generous paid time off and parental and other leave benefits.
Benefits include health, life, and dental insurance plans, with a percentage of the premiums for borne by ECCT. There is also a cash-in-lieu of health benefits option. Other benefits include generous paid time off and parental and other leave benefits.
Level of Language Proficiency
Proficiency in English is required. Ability to speak Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is a plus, but not required.
Proficiency in English is required. Ability to speak Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is a plus, but not required.
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How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a resume, with a cover letter, to the attention of: Jean Tomasco, Director for Human Resources, jtomasco@episcopalct.org.
Interested applicants should send a resume, with a cover letter, to the attention of: Jean Tomasco, Director for Human Resources, jtomasco@episcopalct.org.
