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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WATERVILLE, UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST |
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| Share Post |
http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/4197
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| City |
Waterville |
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| State |
ME |
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| Website 1 |
https://www.watervilleucc.org |
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Church Size |
116 |
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Part Time / Full Time |
3/4 time |
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Duration |
Settled |
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Type of Position |
Pastor part time
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Salary Basis |
https://www.maineucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Updated-Compensation-Guidelines-2023-Long-Form.pdf |
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Benefits |
Salary Plus Benefits |
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Housing |
Housing Allowance Provided |
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Language |
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Ministry Description |
The First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, of Waterville is seeks a Settled Pastor and Teacher. We are a congregation that is not afraid to take risks and try new things. Over the last 6 years, we have been on a journey of soul searching, evolution, and systemic change. We moved from a mission of the survival of the institution of the church, to being a church in mission; an Open and Affirming church serving those on the margins of our community. Meeting our neighbors where they are required rethinking the meaning of church and how that might translate into practical service. One of the first things we did was commit to remaining in Waterville and broadening our sense of neighborhood. We donated our pipe organ to a sister UCC church, and sold our church building to the Children's Discovery Museum of Maine. We now lease space in the former American Legion building (now, The Elm), putting us closer to those we hope to serve. We rewrote our By-Laws to make room for supporting ministries parishioners were feeling called to. This ministry-creating process allowed for the birth of 5 ministries in the last 5 years: Laundry Quarters, Essentials Closet, Creation Care, Starfish Village, Faith Community Nursing. As we seek expanded engagement with our community, we seek a pastor who will call forth the deeper gifts we have found within ourselves, and who will guide and support motivated parishioners as they pursue the church's many missions. We need someone who will help find additional community connections in the context of helping us reach our mission goals and become an ambassador for our church in the community. We are looking for someone who is solid, dependable, and who will settle in the community, be known in the community. We value good preaching. We are going to need good pastoral care. |
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Date Posted |
08/27/2020 |
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