Lovell, Maine—Small UCC church in small Western Maine community seeks PART-TIME PASTORAL LEADERSHIP that will help us grow spiritually and attract younger families. We are an active, caring congregation of 95 members and associate members, with strong Christian Ed program, good music and broad outreach. Strengths in working with all age groups, pastoral care, visitation, with strong listening skills, are essential. Parsonage available. Submit cover letter and résumé to: Carolyn Carter, Chair of Search Committee, 130 Cushman Pond Rd., Lovell, ME 04051; cecarter@fairpoint.net.
SENIOR MINISTER, Plymouth Church United Church of Christ, Seattle, WA (www.plymouthchurchseattle.org). This 700-member downtown congregation is seeking a new senior minister, preferably with experience in a multi-staff church. Plymouth has historically had a vital worship life and been active in social justice issues, and is discerning anew God's call for its future. For more information, contact Rev. Michael Denton of the Pacific Northwest Conference, UCC, at revdenton@gmail.com.
SENIOR MINISTER—Round Hill Community Church, Greenwich, CT, a mainline Protestant church, is seeking a senior minister. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding preacher of stimulating and intellectual sermons, innovative and energetic and comfortable interacting with church and community members. He/she will be a spiritual leader and church-builder, able to oversee a staff of five. Significant experience as either senior or associate minister, ordination in a Protestant denomination and at least a Master's degree are required. The church is nondenominational and independent, completely self-sustaining financially and self-governing in its leadership. Our members are welcoming and have roots in a variety of denominations. For more information on the church visit: www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org. Interested candidates should contact Charles Lee at clee@mccarter.com or Nancy Mazzoli at nancy.mazzoli@gmail.com.
FIRST CALL PASTORS WRITING CONTEST—Two winners go to Orlando, FL, Feb. 15-17, 2011. See Academy of Parish Clergy, www.apclergy.org for rules. Or, write Rev. Bill Youngkin, wyoungkin@woh.rr.com. Deadline: Oct. 15, 2010.
