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SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE, LONGMEADOW MA: FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST IN LONGMEADOW

"According to UCC Constitution and Bylaws 150-151, vacancies within the Conference are reported to the administrative offices of the denomination. An authorized minister may confer with the Conference concerning a pastoral vacancy. At the request of any UCC Ordained Minister or Ordained Ministerial Partner, the conference shall submit a current and validated profile to the Local Church."

Name LONGMEADOW MA: FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST IN LONGMEADOW 
 
Share Post http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/4983
 
City Longmeadow 
 
State MA 
 
Website 1 http://www.1stchurchlongmeadow.org/  
 
Website 2 https://www.facebook.com/firstchurchlongmeadow 
 
Website 3 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3YlN6a8bLfarJ_OuQW8siw 
 
Church Size 283
 
Part Time / Full Time FT
 
Duration Intentional Interim
 
Type of Position Interim
 
Salary Basis $85,061 - $103,394 total package
 
Benefits Salary Includes Optional Benefits
 
Housing Housing Allowance Provided
 
Language
 
Ministry Description First Church of Christ in Longmeadow, MA is seeking an Interim Pastor to server for an estimated six months to one year period. This position is in response to the loss of our present Interim Pastor who is leaving to begin a settled pastor position We seek an interim who will act as our spiritual guide and help us continue to build on the positive energy we have experienced working with our previous Interim Dallas Bradel and our coach Stacy Swain. We are looking for a seasoned leader whose dedication and energy is exhibited in the following priorities: • To preach the good news, lead worship and participate in the sacraments in a manner faithful to the broader Christian heritage and appropriate to the characteristics of our church’s specific culture and setting • To accept and promote diversity, to inspire others to do so, and to minister in a multicultural and multiracial, open and affirming, just peace, accessible to all, united and uniting church • To organize, implement and administer the operations of a complex organization, to initiate change when appropriate, and live out a servant leadership style • To lead and encourage ministries of evangelism, service, stewardship and social transformation Our 300+ year old church has been at the center of our community since its founding. We worship in an historic meeting house on a campus that includes our church school, meeting rooms, social gathering spaces and a Montessori preschool. Our congregation remains one of the largest in Western Massachusetts. We are blessed with an excellent and dedicated staff, including an Associate Pastor, Music Director, Administrator, Sexton and Communications Director. We seek an Interim Senior Pastor who can work closely with their staff and our active, engaged congregation as we transition between Settled Pastors.
 
Date Posted 03/03/2022
 
Status:
Who To Contact
Name: SHEP PETERSON
Title: Search & Call Associate
Phone: 860-761-7112
Email: searchcall@sneucc.org
What to Know
Conference: SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE
Association: Hamden Association
Typical Search Process in our Conference: Most churches make their profiles availble for download on their listing page.

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