Chaplain--Cardigan Mountain School (NH)

Cardigan Mountain School - Canaan, NH - www.cardigan.org

Chaplaincy Description

Cardigan Mountain School seeks a dynamic individual to serve as its chaplain
and, in a broader sense, the director of spiritual life on campus. While
the School is not affiliated with any specific denomination, historically
the chaplain has been a minister, ordained by one of the Protestant
churches. Recent chaplains have come from Episcopalian, Lutheran,
Presbyterian, and Congregational backgrounds, although the position is
currently being filled on an interim basis by a lay faculty member.

The chaplain is responsible for conducting weekly chapel services and for
instructing required religion classes for all grades. Traditionally, the
chaplain's homily has been the focal point of the chapel services he leads.
Over the past two years, guest speakers have been substituted on occasion to
expose students to a broader spectrum of views and experiences. Even in
those instances, the chaplain remains the celebrant, leading the
congregation in prayers and "managing" the service. The chaplain works
closely with the music director to select appropriate vocal or instrumental
pieces to showcase student talent and enhance the service.

Religion classes for all students meet three times weekly for one trimester,
a load of 16 periods per week. Recently, the chaplain has been closely
involved in the development of the Life Skills curriculum, adding a
character/morality component to the more "health-oriented" model that had
been in place. Occasionally informal counseling is part of the job, too,
perhaps to help a boy cope with the loss of a relative, for example.

As a full-time member of the faculty, the chaplain participates in the many
other aspects of working in a boarding school, doing dorm duty, advising
students, helping in the dining hall, and coaching.

Protestant Chaplain

Protestant Chaplain

Phillips Academy seeks a part-time chaplain to minister to the Protestant community. In addition to leading Protestant services, providing religious education and advising the Protestant student group, the Protestant Chaplain joins the Jewish and Roman Catholic chaplains in serving the broad spiritual and religious needs of the school. Preference will be given to the candidate who is ordained or on an ordination track and has interest and experience in working with adolescents.

This chaplain position may be combined with the part-time position of Director of Spiritual and Religious Life. The director will coordinate the efforts of the chaplains and advisors who work with student faith groups.

Part-time, academic year position beginning September 1, 2008. Competitive salary and partial benefits. Full background check required. Please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources, Phillips Academy, 180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810 or hr@andover.edu.

EOE

Contact Information:
Phillips Academy, Human Resources, 180 Main Street, Andover, MA 01810

E-mail: hr@andover.edu
Link:

Director of Children and Youth Ministries

Director of Children and Youth Ministries

The Congregational Church of Topsfield, United Church of Christ in MA is seeking a growing and committed Christian, fueled by a passion for inspiring faith in children and youth. Qualified applicants should possess strong leadership, teaching and organization skills. This person will oversee the Sunday School and nursery, ages 0 to 18 years old as well as the 4th -6th Grade and Middle School youth groups. Responsibilities include recruiting and training teachers as well as planning and implementing special seasonal events. This is a vibrant church with a new Senior Pastor and active lay leadership with dynamic Children and Youth Ministries. We are seeking an energetic individual whose rapport with children and youth will inspire them and who partners with parents in developing the spiritual growth of their children. This is an interim position (lasting approx. 18 mos.) but the individual will be able to apply for the settled position once the congregation finalizes its staff!
ing approach through a congregational planning process. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a part-time position at 20 hours per week for 10 months of the year: mid-August to mid-June.

Contact Information:
E-mail your resume with a cover letter to cesearch@topsfieldchurch.org. For more information, please e-mail Sandra Theodoridis at Sandra@topsfieldchurch.org.

E-mail: sandra@topsfieldchurch.org
Link:

www.topsfieldchurch.org

Full-time Minister

Full-time Minister

Looking for full-time ministry in 2008? If so, check out First Unitarian in South Bend, Indiana through the UUA Transitions Office. We\'re a small, strong congregation, eager to grow. See Nancy Nienhuis to peruse our preview packet.

Contact Information:
For more info, e-mail barb.carm@comcast.net.

E-mail: barb.carm@comcast.net
Link:

Paid Summer Fellowships

Paid Summer Fellowships

The Beatitudes Society will sponsor 18 paid Fellowships in DC, San Francisco and Chicago.

Seminary/div school students who will be enrolled in Fall 2008 are invited to apply for an 8-week Fellowship that:
Expands your experience in ministry
Engages in praxis and reflection with peers
Develops your community organizing skills
Serves God in the world
Equips you to change the world

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Jan 10, 2008

Contact Information:
Stephanie Borrett
Program Administrator

More info, fellowship descriptions, and applications are available online.

E-mail: stephanie@BeatitudesSociety.org
Link:

http://www.beatitudessociety.org/take_action/fellowships

Enjoy animals and want a cozy place to say over the Christmas Holidays?

BC prof needs house sitting and pet care from Dec 21 to Dec 28th.
A lovable golden retriever (Max) and two cats (Lady and Missy) and a two
bed room home with study and fireplace in Newton Center on the slopes of
Andover Newton Theology School. Use of computer and car and daily stipend
for looking after house and pets. Call John McDargh 617 928-6003 or
mcdargh@bc.edu

Boston College Department of Theology
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02459

Western Lands Specialist

Western Lands Specialist

The Western Lands Specialist, reporting to the Director of Eco-Justice
Programs and based in Washington, D.C., will continue the work of the
CouncilÆs Western Lands program. This program aims to increase the
number of churches and church institutions, such as seminaries, engaged
in Western land issues through education and advocacy. He/She is
responsible for developing an appropriate outreach and advocacy campaign
strategy as well as additional educational resources. He/She has
responsibility for developing an active electronic network on Western
land issues and creating and implementing a media outreach strategy. The
position will entail research, writing, organizing, political
strategizing, outreach strategizing, administration, and resource
development.

Contact Information:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to: Lands
Specialist Search, Attn: Joan Gardner, National Council of Churches, 475
Riverside Drive, Rm. 812, New York, NY 10115. jgardner@ncccusa.org No
calls please. Electronic applications preferred.

E-mail: jblevins@ncccusa.org
Link:

www.nccecojustice.org

Field Coordinator for Climate Justice Campaign

Field Coordinator for Climate Justice Campaign

Responsibilities:
- In coordination with the Assistant Director for Climate and Energy,
affirm and support religious and moral perspectives on climate change to
religious audiences, civic leaders, and other key leaders in the climate
change debate.
- In coordination with Assistant Director, develop, refine, and
implement state specific climate justice campaign strategy.
- In coordination with Assistant Director, develop and then oversee
execution of state initiative campaigns and guide other campaign
projects.
- In coordination with Assistant Director, organize outreach by senior
denominational and state leaders to select civic leaders.
- In coordination with Assistant Director, prepare trainings and
briefings for clergy and lay climate leaders.
- Recruit and engage people of faith, grassroots and ôgrass topsö
leaders, to vocalize the religious and moral perspectives on climate and
energy issues and to engage in the debate to curb the global warming
crisis and conserve energy.
- Others as needed

Contact Information:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to: Lands
Specialist Search, Attn: Joan Gardner, National Council of Churches, 475
Riverside Drive, Rm. 812, New York, NY 10115. jgardner@ncccusa.org No
calls please. Electronic applications preferred.

E-mail: jblevins@ncccusa.org
Link:

www.nccecojustice.org

YOUTH DIRECTOR, Part-time

YOUTH DIRECTOR, Part-time. The first Congregational Church of Yarmouth, MA
(Cape Cod) is looking for a part-time youth minister. We have a small
active group of youth, mostly girls. It would be mostly weekend work. Contact:
Rev. Phil Jackson, 508-362-6977. Email: _pastorphilyp@aol.com_
(mailto:pastorphilyp@aol.com) .

Pastor Phil Jackson
27 Minnetuxet Way
Yarmouth Port, Ma 02675
508-362-6038 (H)
508-362-6977 (W)
508-680-6418 (C)
pastorphilyp@aol.com

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Director for its new Academy for Congregational Life and Leadership

Job Opening: The Maine Conference is seeking a Director for its new Academy
for Congregational Life and Leadership

We are looking for a qualified person, lay or ordained, to 1) assist the
Academy for Congregational Life and Leadership planning team in bringing the
Academy into being and 2) provide general administration and oversight of
the Academy.

Duties include, but are not limited to: recruiting faculty and students,
publicizing and promoting the Academy, coordinating the Academy calendar and
site arrangements, being present at Academy sessions and retreats, planning
and leading retreats, maintaining communication with students, maintaining
Academy and student records, and attending meetings of the Advisory Board.

Job Qualifications: College graduate. Experience in the teaching ministry
and/or administration is required. Ideally a candidate for this position
should be able to demonstrate skills and experience in both areas.

This is a part-time position requiring an average of ten hours of work per
week. The annual stipend is $8,500 and work mileage will be reimbursed.

Contact Annette Mott at the Resource Center (1-800-244-0937,
resourcecenter@maineucc.org) for a detailed job description and for more
information about the Academy. To apply for this position, please send an
e-mail, accompanied by a resume and a list of three references in Word
format to Annette Mott at the e-mail address given above.

Application deadline is December 27th. The job will start in January 2008.

Associate Minister for Religious Education

Associate Minister for Religious Education

WHO WE SEEK -

The Unitarian Church of Evanston is seeking a full-time Associate
Minister for Religious Education to lead and sustain our valued
childrenÆs RE program and to grow our adult education into something
just as vibrant. This minister will also preach occasionally and work
collaboratively with our Senior Minister to minister to our whole
congregation.

This position is a called ministry, subject to a letter of agreement
and a congregational vote to call. We are a UUA Fair Compensation
Congregation. UUA ministers can use the Transitions System to view our
Congregational Record or others can contact Janet Hartmann, Chair of the
Ministerial Search Committee, at jtwros1@comcast.net

WHO WE ARE

HISTORY - In 1891, a group of Evanstonians, responding to the lack of a
liberal religious presence in their city, began meeting in members\'
homes. In 1899 the group adopted the name Church of All Souls and in
1904 moved into its new location on Chicago Ave. James Vila Blake served
as the church\'s first minister from 1892-1916. The name Unitarian
Church of Evanston was adopted in1931. Since 1995, the Rev. Barbara
Pescan has served as senior minister, for the first eight years in
co-ministry with her partner, Rev. Ann Tyndall, and since 2003 as sole
senior minister.

CONGREGATION - The church has approximately 435 members. We are
currently on the brink of great possibilities. Our finances are strong.
Our Board of Trustees, RE Board and committee leaders are positive
forces, with good ideas and the willingness and abilities to carry them
out. The UCE congregation is dedicated, generous and fun-loving. Our
ministers work continually to leverage these assets into the best UCE we
can be. We are a Welcoming Congregation. Among our goals is to grow
our membership and to increase the diversity of our congregation with
stronger connections to the African American and Latino communities.

THEOLOGY and PURPOSE - The members of our church share their commitment
to the UU principles. Our church energies go to deepening our
understanding of the principles and living the principles through
thoughtful living, social action and caring ministries. There is no
dominant theology in our congregation. We have a strong RE program for
children that teaches them about our principles, Jewish and Christian
scriptures, other world religions through the Neighboring Faiths
curriculum, and then encourages an individual spiritual quest.

AFFILIATIONS - The church is a member of the Unitarian Universalist
Association, in the Central Midwest District.

Contact Information:
Janet Hartmann
Chair, Ministerial Search Committee

E-mail: jtwros1@comcast.net
Link:

http://ucevanston.org//AssociateMinisterPositionDescription.htm

Chaplain

Chaplain

Cardigan Mountain School seeks a dynamic individual to serve as its chaplain. The School is non-denominational, but historically the chaplain has been an ordained minister.

The chaplain is responsible for weekly chapel services and for instructing required religion classes for all grades. The chaplain either offers a homily as the focal point of each service, or arranges an alternate speaker.

Religion classes for all students meet three times weekly for one trimester, a load of 16 periods per week. The chaplain has been closely involved in the development of the Life Skills curriculum and is also works with the residential life team regarding overall campus climate and informal counseling with some of the students.

As a full-time member of the faculty, the chaplain participates in the many other aspects of working in a boarding school, doing dorm duty, advising students, helping in the dining hall, and coaching.

Contact Information:
Jamie Funnell
Assistant Headmaster
Cardigan Mountain School
62 Alumni Drive
Canaan, NH 03741

E-mail: jfunnell@cardigan.org
Link:

http://www.cardigan.org