Clergy
God Is Leading Us to Call Our Next Priest Differently
For the last 10 years, we were blessed beyond measure with The Rev. Candace Sandfort’s ministry. Now the search for a new Rector is on, but not in the traditional way. Churches everywhere face a clergy shortage, which means smaller pools of priests and the necessity to seek a viable candidate quickly before they vanish. For these reasons, The Rev. Canon Margo Clark of our diocese recommends an alternative and expeditious path forward in finding a new Rector—the Priest-in-Charge (PIC).
Though not much different than a Rector, except the PIC serves a defined term of three (3) years rather than an open-ended tenure. Candidates for a PIC position are recommended and fully vetted by the Bishop's office and are usually already serving in the diocese. We can hire the PIC as our Rector at the end of the three-year term if the congregation agrees that they are a good fit for the foreseeable future and vice versa. Otherwise, after two years, the parish and PIC can decide to part ways at the end of the three-year term.
Wardens Angela Roy and Liz Pagano and the entire Vestry have decided to move forward with selecting a PIC to begin serving by the weekend after Labor Day. Canon Clark will present a few strong candidates to interview to the Wardens, then to the full Vestry, with the goal to select a Priest-in-Charge in June.
To help the Vestry choose among the three candidates, we are seeking parishioner input in two ways, which is not mandatory, only if you would like to weigh in:
1. Respond to the parish profile questions/survey sent by Angela Roy ([email protected])
2. Join Canon Clarke on Sunday, June 2nd for the 10am Church Service and Coffee Hour during which parishioners can share their thoughts on the qualities, priorities, and other qualifications they'd like to see in our PIC. A full brunch will be served.
For the last 10 years, we were blessed beyond measure with The Rev. Candace Sandfort’s ministry. Now the search for a new Rector is on, but not in the traditional way. Churches everywhere face a clergy shortage, which means smaller pools of priests and the necessity to seek a viable candidate quickly before they vanish. For these reasons, The Rev. Canon Margo Clark of our diocese recommends an alternative and expeditious path forward in finding a new Rector—the Priest-in-Charge (PIC).
Though not much different than a Rector, except the PIC serves a defined term of three (3) years rather than an open-ended tenure. Candidates for a PIC position are recommended and fully vetted by the Bishop's office and are usually already serving in the diocese. We can hire the PIC as our Rector at the end of the three-year term if the congregation agrees that they are a good fit for the foreseeable future and vice versa. Otherwise, after two years, the parish and PIC can decide to part ways at the end of the three-year term.
Wardens Angela Roy and Liz Pagano and the entire Vestry have decided to move forward with selecting a PIC to begin serving by the weekend after Labor Day. Canon Clark will present a few strong candidates to interview to the Wardens, then to the full Vestry, with the goal to select a Priest-in-Charge in June.
To help the Vestry choose among the three candidates, we are seeking parishioner input in two ways, which is not mandatory, only if you would like to weigh in:
1. Respond to the parish profile questions/survey sent by Angela Roy ([email protected])
2. Join Canon Clarke on Sunday, June 2nd for the 10am Church Service and Coffee Hour during which parishioners can share their thoughts on the qualities, priorities, and other qualifications they'd like to see in our PIC. A full brunch will be served.
Staff
The Rev. Joyce McGirr, Priest Associate
Michelle D’Agostino Cook, Parish Administrator
(973) 746-2474
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Michael Geiger, Bookkeeper
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Jessica Lee-Goodson, Choir Director and Organist
Michelle D’Agostino Cook, Parish Administrator
(973) 746-2474
[email protected]
Michael Geiger, Bookkeeper
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Jessica Lee-Goodson, Choir Director and Organist
Wardens
Angela Roy
Liz Pagano
Liz Pagano
Vestry
Susan Ripoll
Alison Satran
Bethany Martin
Russ Gallo
Kathryn Coleman
Mark Bess
Alison Satran
Bethany Martin
Russ Gallo
Kathryn Coleman
Mark Bess
Other Lay Leaders
Joe Link, Our Web Administrator
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Marci Tedesco, Editor, Staying Connected E-Newsletter
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Tim Carpenter, Treasurer
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Lorita Jackson, Chief Sacristan
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Marci Tedesco, Editor, Staying Connected E-Newsletter
To subscribe, email Marci at the following address: [email protected]
Tim Carpenter, Treasurer
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Lorita Jackson, Chief Sacristan