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WESTPORT, CT: SAUGATUCK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH |
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| Share Post |
http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/6515
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| City |
Westport |
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| State |
CT |
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| Website 1 |
https://saugatuckchurch.org/ |
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| Website 2 |
https://www.facebook.com/saugatuckchurch/about |
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| Website 3 |
https://www.youtube.com/@SaugatuckCongregationalChurch |
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Church Size |
180 |
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Part Time / Full Time |
FT |
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Duration |
Settled |
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Type of Position |
Pastor full time
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Salary Basis |
$150,000-$175,000 total compensation package |
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Benefits |
Salary Includes Optional Benefits |
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Housing |
Either Housing Allowance or Parsonage Provided |
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Language |
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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. |
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Date Posted |
01/27/2025 |
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Status: |
Active |
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