Jesus took himself apart often in his ministry, to pray, to be with God, to be renewed.  The Clergy Sabbatical Program sponsored by the bishops seeks to ensure that clergy in the Diocese of Massachusetts have an opportunity for a time of sabbath, for a renewal of spirit and a reaffirmation of life with God.  A sabbatical can offer opportunities for creativity and discovery for both the clergyperson and the congregation.

All clergy canonically resident in the Diocese of Massachusetts who have been in active, ordained ministry for a minimum of 10 years and in their current parish for a minimum of five years are eligible to apply.  Clergy who are interested in engaging in a process of communal/collegial discernment whose parish is also willing to engage in such a process but who are not able to fund fully a sabbatical together are invited to apply. Please refer to the sabbatical materials, attached below, for specific information.

The application deadlines for sabbaticals to be taken in 2013:
Vestry letter of support:  Extended to April 30 
Final application:  May 31, 2012

For more information about the Clergy Sabbatical Program, contact the committee co-chairs, the Rev. Kate Ekrem (781-862-6408 or kate [at] our-redeemer [dot] org) or the Rev. Grant Barber (781-974-3210 or revgrant [at] comcast [dot] net).

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Clergy Sabbatical Application for 2012-2013