| Name |
CHARLEMONT FEDERATED CHURCH |
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| Share Post |
http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/6994
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| City |
CHARLEMONT |
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| State |
MA |
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| Website 1 |
charlemontfederatedchurch.org |
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Church Size |
50 |
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Part Time / Full Time |
3/4 time |
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Duration |
Settled |
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Type of Position |
Pastor part time
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Salary Basis |
$72,949 |
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Benefits |
Salary Includes Optional Benefits |
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Housing |
Housing Allowance Provided |
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Language |
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Ministry Description |
Are you called to serve the Charlemont Federated Church? We are a mature congregation, diverse yet united, vital, funny, and bonded with each other. We are not afraid to be real. We come from different walks of life and faith traditions, although we are affiliated with the American Baptists and the UCC. Our church brings us together. We worship God, make music, and share our spiritual journeys as well as the ups and downs of rural life. We know we live on a fragile planet, in a country where democracy is at risk. We resonate with Jesus’ vision of the beloved community. For many of us the arts are a source of revelation. We find joy in singing, performing, listening, reading, cooking, gardening. We regard food as a sacrament, providing us with nourishment and fellowship. We take our potlucks seriously! Our local community is important to us. We serve on its boards and committees. We host a food pantry and a senior center. Many who do not attend services still consider our church theirs. They come to our lecture series and concerts. They turn to us when they need a baptism, a funeral, or the company of friends. We extend to them (and to ourselves) a lot of theological elbow room. Last year, we met to reflect on our life together. We expressed deep appreciation for the church and its centrality in our lives. We felt cohesive and resilient … and also tired. In the past eight years we have gone through a pandemic and welcomed a patchwork of temporary ministers, plus a settled pastor who was with us for only two years. Still we thrive. We are eager to welcome a settled pastor to accompany us as we step into our future. How do we balance the church’s demands with the realities of our smaller numbers? How can we deepen service to our community? How do we proclaim a gospel of inclusive love in an era of division? How do we practice extending an extravagant welcome? We are eager to know who you are and realize you may surprise us. We look forward to meeting you. |
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Date Posted |
02/04/2026 |
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Status: |
Active |
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