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BELCHERTOWN, MA: BELCHERTOWN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST |
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| Share Post |
http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/6244
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| City |
Belchertown |
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MA |
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| Website 1 |
http://www.belchertownucc.org |
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Church Size |
94 |
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Part Time / Full Time |
1/2 time |
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Duration |
Designated-Term |
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Type of Position |
Pastor part time
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Salary Basis |
$35,000-$45,000 total compensation |
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Benefits |
Salary Includes Optional Benefits |
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Housing |
No Housing Provided |
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Language |
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Ministry Description |
We are seeking a ½ time, 3-year term DTP to work with our fun, dynamic, O&A congregation in our rural, picturesque town. And although the BUCC is hard to define in 2000 characters, what we can say is that: In 2022 we heard the community’s shock and sadness when Ukraine was attacked. And, in turn, organized and led a community wide peace vigil on the town common, where a majority of the 150 who attended were not BUCC folks. We are the church in town that offers a safe space for those seeking a baptism or wedding without prejudice, no exceptions. We are the church that offers groups like AA, NA and our own BUCC Food Pantry affordable space to do important work for those in need. And we, the BUCC is the church that has its own theatre group, its own Quilt Show, and a Relay for Life Ministry amongst many others. If you too lead by example, and strive to serve a community “without partiality,” honoring a God who accepts and loves all, AND HAS FUN DOING IT, then perhaps the BUCC is for you! Your talents and guidance will be deeply welcomed here. In the absence of a pastor for some 5+ years our laity have sparkled with Spirit, if sometimes it has felt like a slog. Through hard work, perseverance, and the grace of God, church folk have offered meaningful worship and quality care for each other. Lay folks with something to say about their own faith, and retired clergy - in person, via ZOOM and over our very own radio waves during the height of COVID have joyfully kept us engaged as a faith community. We’ve learned so much about the rich tradition of providing a “Sunday Service” that is grounded in scripture and reflective of our lived experience. We will want you to respect this and join us in this journey. You will also be our faceplate to the community. We believe not having a consistent presence in the pulpit and community has inhibited our numerical growth. We welcome someone who resonates with what we’ve written, and who has talents to shepherd us over the next 3 years. |
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Date Posted |
06/11/2024 |
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Status: |
Active |
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