Rector

Palos Park, IL
Type: Clergy
Posted Apr 23, 2024
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Job Title
Rector
Name of church or organization
Church of the Transfiguration
Location
Palos Park, IL
Job Description
Approaching its 75th anniversary in 2025, the congregation seeks a dynamic leader to help guide its vision into the future and continue the mission of praising God, growing in Christ, and joyfully serving others. Transfiguration identifies itself as a progressive church committed to welcoming all persons. Healthy discussion and fellowship are the foundation of its community, and the congregation seeks a rector who shares its passion for building meaningful relationships and embracing differences.

The new rector will lead worship, spiritual formation, pastoral care, and engagement with the thriving Palos Park Episcopal Day Care and Learning Center, which has been serving the community for over 40 years. The new rector will be a strong preacher who is approachable, honest, and compassionate. The position includes a rectory in Palos Park, Illinois, a village in southwestern Cook County. Palos Park is surrounded by Cook County Forest Preserves. The community hosts various events, and the Metra train line provides easy access to Chicago’s downtown loop.

To learn more, please visit the church website, view the parish profile or OTM. To apply, please fill out the Clergy Form for Transitions.
Type of Commitment
Full Time
Does this job pay?
Yes
Application Process
Interested candidates are asked to complete the diocese’s Clergy Information Form for Transitions, found on the Clergy Openings page on the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago’s website.

Questions about the application process should be directed to The Reverend J. Sierra Reyes, Canon for Ministries. Sierra can be reached at jsreyes@episcopalchicago.org.
Application Deadline
06/14/2024
Link to the job posting or application
https://episcopalchicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PP_Combined.pdf
Website
https://transfigpalos.org