Rector Search

Phase 4 - We Are Here!

• August 29, 2022 - Letter from the Wardens
• August 9, 2022 - Interviews with candidates being scheduled.
• June 26, 2022 - Update on June 21 meeting with the Diocese.
• June 15, 2022 - With Bishop's approval, our Search Committee will meet with the Diocese to review applications collected.

Phase 3 - Complete

Gathering Names

1. Vestry determines the geographic scope of search.
2. A Rector Search Committee is appointed.
3. St. Michael’s open rector position is advertised.
4. Interested candidates apply for the position.
5. The Search Committee reviews applications.
6. The creates a short list of applicants.

Phase 3 Parish Communications

• Candidate Applications: A First Step posted on May 2, 2022
• The Search Begins! posted on Mar. 14, 2022
• Phase 3: What's Next? posted on Feb. 25, 2022
• Rector Search Committee Commissioned posted on Jan. 16, 2022
• Rector Search Committee Announced posted on Jan. 4, 2022

Phase Two - Complete

Self-Study

1. Diocese and vestry conduct Mutual Ministry Review
2. Parish financial audit completed
3. Transition Committee creates Parish Profile
4. Parish story day, focus group meetings, and small group conversations
5. Parish survey and results analysis
6. Results compiled and integrated into Parish Profile
7. Parish Profile published and presented to parish
8. National Church Office of Transitional Ministry Portfolio complete

Phase 2 Parish Communications

• Parish Profile Complete! posted on Jan. 4, 2022
• Parish Profile Update posted on Dec. 14, 2021
• The Vestry's Mutual Ministry Review Part II posted on Aug 18, 2021
• Transition Roadmap, posted on July 2, 2021
• Parish Survey Released! posted on June 24, 2021
• Parish Story Day posted on April 26, 2021
• Transition Committee Report posted on March 10, 2021
• The Vestry's Mutual Ministry Review Part I posted on Feb 27, 2021

Phase One - Complete

Getting Started

1. Rector departs and Interim Rector begins
2. Vestry meets with Diocese for overview
3. Vestry selects members of Transition Committee
4. Committee meets with Diocese for overview
5. Committee roles assigned

Phase 1 Parish Communications

• Prayers for the Transition Committee posted on Dec 6, 2020
• Interim Priest-in-Charge Announced posted on Nov 25, 2020
• Transition Committee Announced! posted on Nov 20, 2020
• Phase 1: What's Next? posted on Nov 11, 2020
• Phase 1: A Good Goodbye posted on Sep 20, 2020