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VERMONT CONFERENCE UCC, UNITED CHURCH OF DORSET & EAST RUPERT

"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 UNITED CHURCH OF DORSET & EAST RUPERT 
 
Share Post http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/7077
 
City Dorset 
 
State VT 
 
Website 1 https://dorsetchurch.org/ 
 
Website 2 https://www.youtube.com/@dorsetchurchvermont3401/streams 
 
Website 3 https://vermontucc.org/mt-content/uploads/2026/04/unitedchurchofdorseteastrupert-profile.pdf 
 
Church Size 148
 
Part Time / Full Time FT
 
Duration Settled
 
Type of Position Pastor full time
 
Salary Basis https://vermontucc.org/ministerial-compensation/
 
Benefits Salary Plus Benefits
 
Housing Parsonage Provided
 
Language
 
Ministry Description The United Church of Dorset & East Rupert seeks a full-time settled minister to lead our vital, Open and Affirming congregation in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains. By many conventional measures—finances, membership, and activity—our church is in a strong position. While we seek a "competent captain" to take the wheel, we are also striving to discern where God is calling us next. We hope our new pastor will help us navigate toward this new path. Our congregation values our tradition of pastoral outreach, but we seek a leader who can balance that outward mindset with focused attention on leading our internal church community. We desire a pastor whose deep faith serves as an inspiring example, yet who can connect with those of "less faith" through intellect, humor, and kindness. Key priorities for our next chapter include: Intergenerational Growth: We hope to draw younger members into our beloved community and are open to a leader who shares that energy. Justice Work: Many in our pews are driven to bring God’s kingdom to earth through social and environmental justice; we seek a pastor to guide us in this work with love and respect for differing viewpoints. Collaborative Vision: While we have clear impressions of our needs, we remain deeply open to the journey God intends for us and our new pastor. Located on the historic village green in Dorset, we offer a supportive environment and a beautiful four-bedroom manse. We invite you to explore our community further through our narrative profile and our UCC National Profile. Narrative Profile: Please click the "download more information"blue link on the right UCC National Profile: https://vermontucc.org/mt-content/uploads/2026/04/unitedchurchofdorseteastrupert-profile.pdf
 
Date Posted 04/22/2026
 
Status: Active
Who To Contact
Name: REV. JACKIE LINGELBACH
Title: Ministries Coordinator
Phone: 802-505-0186
Email: jlingelbach@vermontucc.org
What to Know
Conference: VERMONT CONFERENCE UCC
Association: Southwest
Typical Search Process in our Conference: Profiles are downloadable. Ministerial Profile is sent at candidates request.

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