St. Stephen’s Memorial Church
| Location | Lynn |
| Date Posted | July 2, 2019 |
| Category |
Massachusetts (Carol Gallagher, Martha Hubbard, Kelly O'Connell)
|
| Job Type |
Full Time
|
| Setting | Urban |
| Compensation | $98,884 |
| Health Benefits | Full Family |
| Housing | Housing Allowance |
| Equity Allowance | No |
| Average Sunday Attendance | 128 |
| Child Population in Church School | 45 (includes Kenyan Congregation) |
| Adult Population in Church School | 65 |
| Teacher Population in Church School | 10 |
| Budget | $381,547 |
| Anglo-Catholic | no |
| Broad Church | yes |
| Charismatic | no |
| Contemporary | no |
| Emergent | no |
| Morning Prayer | no |
| Non-Traditional | no |
| Prayer Book | yes |
| Renewal | no |
| Rite I | no |
| Rite II | yes |
Description
Strengths
We have strong lay leadership. Many are drawn to us because of the beauty of our historic
building. Our diversity by race, class, culture, and gender identity is our strength. Our
commitment to social justice is an attribute. The programming we offer as outreach for children
touches over 140, largely Hispanic, children. We are a resilient community.
Challenges
Our building needs much restoration. There is a lack of participation in our Sunday School. Our
participation in Sunday services is down. We are a community that reaches those who are
economically wanting. As such we need to increase our stewardship.
Comments
We are looking for a rector who is grounded in prayer and spiritual practices. A good candidate
will lead the congregation in deep meaningful worship, be compassionate, understanding,
enthusiastic, caring, humble and a good listener. We seek someone who is nurtured in the
Anglican/Episcopal traditions, yet has the expansiveness to embrace different ways of going
through the world. Our community is resilient. So we will stand with you in adversity
Contact Information
We welcome interested candidates. Please submit a cover letter, resume, a PDF of your Office of Transitional Memory profile and, if you have it, links to recent sermons and any other material that would help us to learn about you to:
Email “Attention to the Search Committee:” ststephenssearchcomm@gmail.com
Or mail to:
The Search Committee
St. Stephen’s Memorial Episcopal Church
74 South Common St.
Lynn, MA 01902
(781)599-4220
The closing date to submit applications is September 15, 2019.
Email Search Committee co-chairs with any questions:
Helen Patmon mustangblueinc@comcast.net
Steve Switzer switz70@gmail.com