Calling For Rector

 



Welcome!

Christ Episcopal Church of Bethany and Woodbridge Connecticut is currently seeking a half-time rector who:

Is compassionate and approachable, relates well to people of all ages, and embraces pastoral care.

  • Is comfortable delegating many of the administrative duties to an extremely talented cadre of paid and volunteer staff and parishioners, allowing them to spend more time with the people of the parish and the wider Bethany community.

  • Is an engaging preacher and teacher who can communicate the Word of God to the people of the parish and beyond.

  • Is someone who will work with our lay preachers, altar ministers, music director and administrative staff so that everyone’s talents are nurtured, maximized and celebrated. 

  • Has the desire to help a parish grow, is comfortable evangelizing, and is gifted at teaching others how to do the same.

  • Is an energetic and inspired leader who can collaborate with us to develop activities and missions that will take our ministry to the wider community.

  • Is someone who embraces the 226-year history of our parish and is excited to be a part of the mission that continues that legacy forward.

  • Has a heart for children and is someone who will support our Christian education leaders.

  • Would enjoy residing in a quaint rural town, with access to beautiful hiking trails, lakes and streams and other features of the natural environment, despite being only 10 miles from downtown New Haven’s shops, museums, restaurants, theaters and other cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.Please check out our website to learn more about us. We hope to learn about you soon!

We’re excited, and trust in what God will have in mind for us. We hope you will be too!

Please check out our website to learn more about us. We hope to learn about you soon!

Please see the links below to learn more about us and feel free to check out our Office of Transitional Ministry (OTM) profile as well. 

If you believe God might be calling you to discern with us, please click here and visit our ECCT website Clergy Employment Page, scroll down to Christ Episcopal Church/Bethany, and apply online. 

For more information about the clergy transition process, click here.

Please check out our website to learn more about us. We hope to learn about you soon!