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IOWA CONFERENCE UCC, PLYMOUTH 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 PLYMOUTH UCC 
 
Share Post http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/6109
 
City Des Moines 
 
State IA 
 
Website 1 www.plymouthchurch.com 
 
Church Size
 
Part Time / Full Time FT
 
Duration
 
Type of Position Associate Pastor – FT
 
Salary Basis https://ucctcm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IA-2023-Compensation-Guidelines.pdf
 
Benefits Salary Plus Benefits
 
Housing Housing Allowance Provided
 
Language
 
Ministry Description "Plymouth United Church of Christ, Des Moines, Iowa, seeks an experienced and energetic full-time pastor for social justice and spiritual formation. This position will report to the Senior Pastor and collaborate with the pastoral team. This is a full-time, in-person, salaried position. The candidate will be regularly involved with weekend worship, general staff responsibilities, and pastoral duties as assigned, such as preaching and pastoral visits. Social Justice: Plymouth’s bold social justice presence is a hallmark in the community and is often cited as a reason for new members joining the congregation. We are committed to advancing justice, equity, and compassion in and beyond our community. The candidate filling this position will be the pastoral staff member directing Plymouth’s Board of Christian Social Action and its committees, implementing a multi-generational approach to social justice education, collaboration, and advocacy. Plymouth has numerous social justice committees actively engaging in anti-racism work, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, creation care justice, community food and housing collaborations, peace and nonviolence initiatives, refugee and immigration efforts, and broad-based community organizing. We believe justice work at Plymouth is at its best when it is informed, intergenerational, and supported."
 
Date Posted 03/11/2024
 
Status: Active
Who To Contact
Name: JANE ESTRADA
Title: Search and Call Support Staff
Phone: 6053388738
Email: searchandcall@ucctcm.org
What to Know
Conference: IOWA CONFERENCE UCC
Association: 2500
Typical Search Process in our Conference: Ministerial profiles sent to searching congregations upon request of searching pastors.

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