Rector Call, Parish Profile, and Application

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

The Discernment Committee of St. David’s Episcopal Church seeks qualified priests who are willing to explore a call to be the next rector of St. David’s Church. Our Parish Profile is available to view online or download below.

We pray that you have read our profile fully and believe you would like to explore a call with us. Please provide the following information to stdavidsdiscernment@gmail.com by September 15, 2023.

Name:
Current Pastoral Call:
Email:
Best telephone number for us to contact you:
Current Diocese:

Please also attach:

An updated OTM Portfolio.
A one-page resume outlining current interests and skills.
Answers to the three questions below:

  1. How do you respond to parishioners that ask you to preach from the pulpit in support of (or against) a particular current political or social issue. Please provide a recent example.
  2. Give an example of a time you had to resolve conflicts between clergy and parishioners? Between staff members?
  3. Please describe how you have successfully transitioned yourself and your (spouse/partner/significant other/children/family) from one geographic and/or socio-economic area to another that is different from your prior location.

Thank you for sending your application and the accompanying materials to stdavidsdiscernment@gmail.com. Materials sent to that address will be received by The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania’s Canon for Transition Ministry, The Rev. Jane Gober.
Application deadline is September 15, 2023.