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Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your whole Church, and so guide us in this parish during our time of self-study and search that we shall grow in our commitment to one another and to the cause of your Christ, and may choose a faithful priest to join us in our ministries, in our parish, community and diocese; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
03/29/01Added the Seach Committee's Confidentiality Statement. Please click HERE
Description of St. James'
St. James is a eucharist-centered church open to alternate liturgies. We are an inclusive and caring faith community that embraces diversity and celebrates the joy of Christ. Our congregation cherishes its church family and seeks to expand mission outreach.
Four Most Important Qualifications of Candidate
- Good Preacher
- Have pastoral relationship with the congregation
- Take a leadership role in Christian education to children and adults
- Spiritual guide / leader
Goals:
- Expand community mission / outreach
- Continue to grow our membership
- Strengthen our Christian education programs
- Complete a major reconstruction project
Update: [03/20/01] Search Committee met with the Bishop Croneberger and Canon Hunt. The list was received and will begin being reviewed by the committee.
Parish Profile is now Online HERE:
If you wish a Printed version of this Profile (after it is published) please send an e-mail to Russ Worthington by clicking HERE and include your Name and complete address.
Parish Surveys: Parish Surveys have been sent out to all parishioners. They are due back on Sunday, November 19th, 2000. Tabulation of results have been started.
The Vestry has chosen a search committee.
The Warden's successfully negotiated a contract with The Reverend Rickey Del Edwards, Interim Rector. Please click here to meet Fr. Edwards.
Letter to the Parish, dated June 23, 2000
Dear Parishioner:
The vestry has selected the following people to serve on the search committee:
Paul Bartkus, Candy Brewster, Lorraine Dughi, Peg Faust, Anthony Grasso, Jessica Johnston, David Olesen, Jack Reade, Martha Travostino, Linda Uckert, Joe Wnuck, and Russ Worthington
We will be needing additional parishioners to serve in other capacities and would appreciate assistance with the following search-related tasks:
* Profile Sub-Committee
* Focus Groups
* Mailings
If you would be willing to assist with any of these tasks, please call the office and let Pat Hawkins (908) 852-3968) know.
Sincerely,
Carol McKinney and Frank Johnson
Co-chairs, Search Committee
Created: June 2000