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SIERRA VISTA UCC/PCUSA |
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| Share Post |
http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/7019
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| City |
Sacramento |
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| State |
CA |
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| Website 1 |
www.sierravistacc.org |
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Church Size |
110 |
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Part Time / Full Time |
3/4 time |
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Duration |
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Type of Position |
Senior Pastor
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Salary Basis |
$95,000 |
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Benefits |
Salary Plus Benefits |
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Housing |
Housing Allowance Provided |
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Language |
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Ministry Description |
ierra Vista Community Church is a unique blend of two progressive Christian communities. One previously known as University Presbyterian Church (UPC) was an offshoot of a long- established local Presbyterian church that voted to leave the PC(USA) and affiliate with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Some of the members committed to a more inclusive vision of Christianity left to form UPC. Our other branch was known for over 50 years as Sierra Arden UCC. In 2018, following the retirement of our pastor of 15 years, the Reverend Ginny Curinga, Sierra Arden began a year long process of discernment which eventually led to the creation of a new church, Sierra Vista Community, a federated church. The newly created church called Reverend Robert Azzarito, the pastor of UPC, as our settled pastor. He retired at the end of 2024. Our new bylaws call for the rotation of pastors, PC (USA) to UCC, so currently we are seeking a pastor with standing in the United Church of Christ, although experience with Presbyterian polity is welcome. Our commitment to honor both traditions extend to our organization which mandates that every committee include a co-chair from both the historical Presbyterian UPC and the historical Sierra Arden UCC community. We celebrate the vitality that both traditions bring to our federation, and we share a common commitment to active ministry and a vision of an inclusive Christian community. |
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Date Posted |
03/01/2026 |
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Status: |
Active |
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