Trinity, Mt. Pocono
| Location | Mt. Pocono |
| Date Posted | April 8, 2024 |
| Category |
Bethlehem (Melinda Artman)
|
| Job Type |
Half Time
|
| Setting | Rural |
| Compensation | $35,750 |
| Diocesan Compensation Info | https://diobeth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023DioBethDiocesanConventionResolutions.pdf |
| Health Benefits | Full Family |
| Housing | Housing Allowance |
| Is there a rectory? | Yes |
| If there IS a rectory, is it optional or required that cleric live there? | Housing Allowance Preferred |
| 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 |
| Average Sunday Attendance | 42 |
| Child Population in Church School | 0 |
| Adult Population in Church School | 12 |
| Budget | $115,705 |
Description
Additional comments re: compensation, benefits and housing.
Compensation in accordance with Diocesan guidelines.
Liturgical style and practice
Rite II: Broad church, comp temporary practices, communion at the altar. Sunday 8:00 a.m. service spoken; 10:00 a.m features choir and musical accompaniment, using Hymnal 1982, Wonder, Love and Praise, and LEVAS II
Strengths
- Active and engaged Vestry leadership
- Lay leaders leading active ministries
- Use of technology, live stream, Facebook
- Parish wide support as indicated by a 30% increase in pledge commitments for 2024
- Mission driven with key focus on Community based programs: Food Pantry & Family Promise
- Contemplative/reflective 8AM service
- Music program at 10AM service
Challenges
- Building a Youth program to keep our Teens engaged
- Attracting younger families and restoring our Church School program post COVID
- Managing finances to balance the budget
- Using technology to broaden our reach and to keep close to those who cannot attend services regularly; for example developing a podcast of Sunday sermons
Comments
Trinity Church is a small country church in the woods. The building and Sanctuary lends itself to worship in a caring community. Nestled in the heart of the Pocono’s we are an oasis from the stresses of life in these times.
While we face the same challenges as many other churches and Parishes when it comes to finances and new members. We work hard to be welcoming and inclusive so that new comers do not feel like newcomers for long. There is broad awareness of the importance of Budget management and skilled oversight on Revenues & Expenses.
Above all, however, we are driven by our mission to Share God’s Love with Everyone.
Contact Information
Send OTM profile, resume and cover letter to The Rev. Canon Melinda M. Artman at