Clergy Deployment/Transition Ministry

The Canon for Transition Ministry and Clergy Deployment is Rev. Cynthia Hubbard (chubbard [at] diomass [dot] org).

The administrator for licensing and supply clergy is Clare Moffitt (cem [at] diomass [dot] org).

For Clergy in Search

Due to the large number of congregations in the Diocese of Massachusetts, we encourage clergy to send their applications directly to the contact person at the parish (usually the search committee chair). Many parish profiles can be found here or on the parish web sites.

Parishes in Search

Initiating the process:

In self-study:

Preparing profile:

Receiving names:

No longer receiving names:

 

Other Clergy Positions

These are non-rector positions which require licensed clergy. Position, location and contact person are shown.

Associate for Christian Formation, Children and YouthCohassetSt Stephen's Episcopal ChurchPart timeThe Rev. Margot Critchfield

mcritchfield [at] ststephenscohasset [dot] org

Assistant PriestFalmouthSt. BarnabasEitherRev. Patricia Barrett

revpat1 [at] mac [dot] com

Assistant RectorMarbleheadThe Wyman Memorial Church of St. AndrewPart timeThe Rev. Susan H. Russell

srussellstandrews [at] verizon [dot] net

 

Clergy-optional Positions

The following positions may be of interest to clergy, although clerical status is not required.

PositionParishTown
Ordained or Lay Youth MinisterSaint Mary's Episcopal ChurchBarnstable Village
 

Transition Ministry Newsletter info sheet

Last revised: 
Feb 2006

A form for parishes to fill out to update the transition ministry office about the status of their search.

 

Covenants of Ministry

Last revised: 
Jan 2009

These are agreements binding a parish and it's clergy persons.

 

Compensation & Benefits Resources for Parishes

Last revised: 
Nov 2008

Guidelines provided by the committee on compensating clergy.

 

A Guide for Parishes in Transition

Last revised: 
Aug 2008

A guide to help parishes through the stressful process of transitioning from a previous clergy person to a new one.