The Diocese of Central New York seeks clergy leaders who can help our faith communities live into our vision “to be the passionate presence of Christ for one another and the world we are called to serve”. If you are discerning a call to new ministry, we invite you to review our parish openings listed below and prayerfully consider if your gifts and abilities match what this faith community seeks.
Clergy may express their interest in a position through e-mail, by writing Judy Fried, Deployment Officer at 310 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, or by calling the diocesan offices and speaking with Judy at (315) 474-6596, x130
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Christ Church, Manlius
Position: Full-time Rector
Description of parish:
Christ Church seeks a rector who makes known God’s loving presence to parishioners of all ages. Christ Church seeks a priest to work in partnership with the laity as together they strive to become a beacon of God’s love in the community. Christ Church welcomes a liturgist who embraces eucharistically-centered Episcopal worship, stimulates their thinking, and focuses the parish on Christ as the center of their efforts.
Goals:
1. Deepen & foster understanding of stewardship
2. Expand ministry through clergy-lay partnership
3. Support and facilitate Christian formation
4. Encourage creative development of parish center
Total number of Communicants: 383
Average Sunday Attendance: 114
2009 Budget: $211,600
Parish profile: http://www.christchurchmanlius.org/Profile.htm
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St. Paul
's Church, Owego
POSTION: Priest-in-Charge, Part-time
Parish Description: St. Paul's is a formal, traditional church, treasuring sacred music and located in a landmark structure. Parish is economically diverse and intergenerational. Rich fellowship: ECW, Book Club, Choir, Ecumenical youth group, active health & community outreach ministry. The mission of the parish is “to kindle and nurture God’s spirit within us and our neighbors through worship, love, and outreach. Our intention is to be a Christ-centered inclusive community ministering to the spiritual and temporal needs of people near and far.”
Goals:
Build Membership
Maintain Liturgical & Sacred Music Tradition
Energize Christian Education Program for all ages
Expand Outreach Ministries
Total Number of Communicants: 122
Average Sunday Attendance: 81
Budget: $162,000
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Grace Church, Waterville
POSITION: Priest-in-Charge, Part-time
Parish Description: Grace Church is located in a small village in S. Oneida County in Central NYS. Actively involved in ecumenical relationships. Warm, supportive community w/good school. Known as friendly & welcoming parish. Eucharistic-based worship w/much music. Involve youth as much as possible. Small in number, but active lay people.
Goals:
Grow in the body of Christ
Grow vital formation program for all ages
Continue in ecumenical ministries
Continue level of pastoral care
Total Number of Communicants: 65
Average Sunday Attendance: 25
Budget: $94,500
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Position: Full-time Rector
Trinity Memorial Church
44 Main Street
Binghamton, NY 13905
Description of Parish
Historic, small-city downtown church valuing excellence in traditional worship and music. A Jubilee Ministry Center committed to outreach. Theologically progressive with a healthy tolerance for differing opinions. A diverse and welcoming community dedicated to living a thoughtful Christian faith relevant to the challenges of today.
We are seeking a priest, pastor and administrator who will guide us, walk with us and love and serve God with us.
Position: Full time Rector
Goals: Continue excellence in worship, music and preaching
Attract new members
Strengthen Christian Formation for all ages
Expand community outreach
Total # of Communicants: 215
Average Sunday Attendance: 113
2009 Budget: $392,792
For more information: www.trinitymemorial.org
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