Grace
| Location | Honesdale |
| Date Posted | June 15, 2022 |
| Category |
Bethlehem (Melinda Artman)
|
| Job Type |
Full Time
|
| Setting | Town |
| Compensation | In accordance with diocesan guidelines |
| Diocesan Compensation Info | https://diobeth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2022-Clergy-Salary.pdf |
| Health Benefits | Clergy + 1 |
| Housing | Supplied Housing |
| Is there a rectory? | Yes |
| If there IS a rectory, is it optional or required that cleric live there? | Optional |
| If there IS a rectory, is the compensation figure above inclusive of fair market value of rectory? | Yes |
| If there IS a rectory, how many bedrooms and bathrooms? | 3 |
| Equity Allowance | No |
| Communicants in Good Standing | 125 |
| Average Sunday Attendance | 50 |
| Child Population in Church School | 6 |
| Adult Population in Church School | 0 |
| Teacher Population in Church School | 3 |
| Budget | $108,000 |
Description
Additional comments re: compensation, benefits and housing.
Parish is committed to funding a full time position for a minimum of three years.
Liturgical style and practice
This is a Rite II parish. They attempt to be inclusive with both traditional and contemporary worship. They offer a less formal Saturday evening service and a traditional and formal Sunday morning service
Strengths
- Over 30 years of Community Outread
- Eager for spiritual growth
- Positive reputation for providing support to marginalized communities
- Close to large urban center
- Recently renovated rectory
Challenges
- Returning to in person activities
- Revitalizing music in worship
- Rebuilding administrative staff
Comments
Looking for a priest who will stand shoulder to shoulder with the congregation and help us evangelize urban transplants to our rural area, help with the transition back to in person worship and ministry demonstrates a compassionate, caring and humble character, and who gives us robust preaching. We are located in northeastern PA in an outdoor lover's paradise.
Contact Information
Send OTM profile, resume and cover letter to the Rev. Cn. Melinda M. Artman at melinda@diobeth.org