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SOUTHERN CONFERENCE UCC, ELON COMMUNITY 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 ELON COMMUNITY UCC 
 
Share Post http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/7076
 
City Elon 
 
State NC 
 
Website 1 https://eloncommunitychurch.org/ 
 
Website 2 https://www.facebook.com/eccucc/ 
 
Website 3 https://www.instagram.com/eccucc/ 
 
Church Size 346
 
Part Time / Full Time FT
 
Duration Settled
 
Type of Position Senior Pastor
 
Salary Basis 65727
 
Benefits Salary Plus Benefits
 
Housing Housing Allowance Provided
 
Language
 
Ministry Description Elon Community Church UCC (ECC) is a welcoming and thoughtful congregation in Elon, North Carolina, a growing university town located between the Research Triangle and the Piedmont Triad. With 346 active participants and an average weekly attendance of about 122, ECC is a church where meaningful worship, strong relationships, and a commitment to justice shape our shared life of faith. Our congregation is progressive in its values and traditional in its worship. We gather each week for worship that blends liturgy, music, thoughtful preaching, and shared leadership. Members value preaching that engages both heart and mind and connects scripture to contemporary life. Fellowship and care for one another are central to who we are, with many describing ECC as a place of deep friendship and support in times of need. As an Open and Affirming (ONA) and Creation Justice congregation, we are committed to welcoming all people and living out our faith through action. Our commitments to the community address food insecurity, housing instability, racial justice, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and environmental stewardship. Through numerous partnerships with local organizations, schools, and Elon University, we seek to extend our presence beyond our walls and serve the wider community. Looking ahead, we believe God is calling us to deepen our spiritual life while becoming more invitational and engaged with our growing community. We hope to attract younger families, students, and neighbors while sustaining the strong relationships that define us. We seek a Senior Minister who is an inspiring preacher, collaborative leader, and compassionate pastor—one who will walk beside us, nurture spiritual growth, empower shared ministry, and help us live our progressive Christian faith with clarity, courage, and hope.
 
Date Posted 04/21/2026
 
Status: Active
Who To Contact
Name: DR. EDWARD DAVIS
Title: PLACEMENT COORDINATOR
Phone: 336-584-0391
Email: elonuccsearch@gmail.com
What to Know
Conference: SOUTHERN CONFERENCE UCC
Association: Eastern North Carolina
Typical Search Process in our Conference: Ministerial profiles are sent at the request of searching candidates. Please contact the Placement Coordinator to begin the process. When your profile is shared with a search team, the local church profile will be shared with you through the Placement Office.

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