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SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE, (REVISED) CANTERBURY, CT: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CANTERBURY, UCC

"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 (REVISED) CANTERBURY, CT: FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CANTERBURY, UCC 
 
Share Post http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/6663
 
City Canterbury 
 
State CT 
 
Website 1 https://fcccanterbury.org 
 
Website 2 https://www.facebook.com/FCCCanterbury 
 
Church Size 76
 
Part Time / Full Time 3/4 time
 
Duration Settled
 
Type of Position Pastor part time
 
Salary Basis $60,012
 
Benefits Salary Includes Optional Benefits
 
Housing Housing Allowance Provided
 
Language
 
Ministry Description In search of a vibrant and spiritual 3/4 time settled pastor for an active small congregation in the rural and historical town of Canterbury, CT. We are located on the historic town green, just across the street from the Prudence Crandall Museum. We are Christ- Centered, spirit-led Congregation with many active and moving parts; including a kind and caring congregation that helps the community by running a food pantry called Canterbury Cares, as well as helping with monthly community meals in nearby Willimantic. We have Christian Education for children, a youth group, and bible studies for adults. We have many music offerings adult and children choir, and a Bell Choir. We are blessed to have a very talented music director who has the ability to find music for every situation and occasion. We support projects with local shelters for the homeless and battered women. We are searching for a dynamic pastor who will lead us into our next journey. We are seeking a leader with the ability to communicate God's word so that all can receive his message. We have a strong social media presence and use these tools in many parts of our ministry. We live-stream our worship services through Facebook. We have a history of feeding people well, whether it be at potlucks, fundraising dinners, the annual pie sale, holiday cookie walk, the chili cook-off, and through our food pantry. We believe all people are God's children! Therefore, we welcome everyone who wants to follow, Jesus in the life, leadership and ministries of our Congregation. We honor and support diverse individuals on their faith journeys. All who seek a spiritual home are welcome here!
 
Date Posted 05/05/2025
 
Status: Active
Who To Contact
Name: LYNN VARNEY
Title: Search & Call Associate
Phone: 860-761-7112
Email: searchcall@sneucc.org
What to Know
Conference: SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE
Association: Windham Association
Typical Search Process in our Conference: Due to database issues, some profiles have been uploaded without all their references; those churches will supply every candidate with other references. And some profiles are only marked draft, but they have been validated. Thank you for your understanding.

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