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SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE, WESTPORT, CT: SAUGATUCK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

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Name WESTPORT, CT: SAUGATUCK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 
 
Share Post http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/6515
 
City Westport 
 
State CT 
 
Website 1 https://saugatuckchurch.org/  
 
Website 2 https://www.facebook.com/saugatuckchurch/about 
 
Website 3 https://www.youtube.com/@SaugatuckCongregationalChurch 
 
Church Size 180
 
Part Time / Full Time FT
 
Duration Settled
 
Type of Position Pastor full time
 
Salary Basis $150,000-$175,000 total compensation package
 
Benefits Salary Includes Optional Benefits
 
Housing Either Housing Allowance or Parsonage Provided
 
Language
 
Ministry Description Saugatuck Congregational Church (SCC) is a vibrant community of people who gather to worship, learn, work, and play together. Our doors, congregation, and communion table are open to all. We strive to be a community of Christ, welcoming all people, learning to love and serve God and neighbor. We believe that God loves everyone unconditionally and is present with and through us. SCC is an Open & Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. We are seeking a full-time pastor to join our community of faith and practice who will inspire, challenge, and work with us to manifest SCC’s vision of an unwaveringly loving God. We believe God calls us to extravagant inclusivity, mission-driven service, spiritual growth, intergenerational community, and responsible stewardship. We value excellent preaching and seek someone skilled at interpreting the Bible in engaging, thought-provoking, and accessible ways. We hope for a partner and guide in advancing our work toward environmental, racial, and social justice, including standing up against all forms of discrimination. Our ideal candidate will be warm and approachable, with interests and passions, who treasures and seeks out connection, and takes and gives feedback with an open heart. Our next pastor should value transparency, be curious, and embrace growth, recognizing we are all on a journey that’s better when shared. SCC is located in Westport, CT (pop.~27,000), 50 miles northeast of New York City on Long Island Sound. Our congregation has ~180 members, 40% of whom attend services and participate in the life of the church as volunteers or lay leaders. We are rebuilding after Covid and welcomed 19 new members and confirmands in 2023-4. We are known for our inclusive, welcoming environment, our love for children that extends beyond our congregation to include the broader Fairfield community, our passion for social and environmental justice, our celebration of music and fine arts, and our active engagement in missions.
 
Date Posted 01/27/2025
 
Status: Active
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: Fairfield West Association
Typical Search Process in our Conference: Most churches make their profiles availble for download on their listing page.

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