Transition Ministry

Transition Ministry Update as of April 13, 2020

The congregations are listed alphabetically by place, with the name of the church preceding the town, city, or village.

An asterisk (*) indicates a change in status since the last report.

Church websites are independently managed and maintained.

For questions or comments on those websites, please contact the church directly.

For clergy looking to apply for open positions under the “Receiving Names” categories, please respond to this questionnaire and contact: The Reverend Canon Brian Jemmott at bjemmott@dioceseofnj.org or at (609) 394-5281 ext. 21.

Congregations wishing to request a background check of a candidate should use this form.

Please contact Canon Jemmott with questions about the below listings or for assistance.

To check open positions across the Episcopal Church log onto the OTM Database or visit their website.

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Searching for a rector?

• • Detailed, step-by-step process for calling a new rector
  • Printable tri-fold brochure about the transition process
  • Transition consultants in the search for new clergy
  • Format for letter for informing bishop of proposal to elect new clergy
  • Format for letter requesting bishop’s appointment of a priest-in-charge

Recent Calls:

• St. Mary’s Church, Stone Harbor The Reverend Allison Burns LaGreca called as Rector, effective March 1, 2020.
• Grace Church, Merchantville The Reverend Robert J. Fitzpatrick called as Rector, effective February 1, 2020.

• *Trinity Church, Asbury Park The Reverend Chase Danford called as Priest-in-Charge, effective June 1, 2020.

  *Trinity Church, Matawan and Christ Church, South Amboy. The Reverend Ann K. Urinoski called as Priest-in-Charge, effective May 15, 2020

Receiving Names for Rector:

None

Receiving Names for Priest-in Charge:

• *Christ Church, Riverton On line materials reposted on April 6, with a new deadline of May 4, 2020.

Receiving Names for Interim:

None

Not Yet Receiving Names for Rector:

• *St. David’s, Cranbury The Reverend Don Caron serving as Interim. Discernment Committee in formation. Congregational Workshops conducted January 12, 2020. Discernment Committee preparing online materials.

• St. Martin’s, Bridgewater The Reverend Tim Mulder serving as Interim. Discernment Committee formed. Congregational Workshop scheduled for March 29.

Not Yet Receiving Names for Rector/Priest-in-Charge: None

Not Yet Receiving Names for Priest-in-Charge:

• St. Stephen’s Church, Beverly and St. Stephen’s Church, Riverside Town Hall meeting conducted on March 17. Readiness Assessment conducted April 12. The Reverend David L. Snyder serving as long-term supply.
• Grace Church, Pemberton The Rev. Jeff Kirk serving as long-term supply. Joint Town Hall Meeting with St. Martin in the Fields, Lumberton, to be scheduled.
• St. Martin in the Fields, Lumberton The Rev. Jeff Kirk serving as long-term supply. Joint Town Hall Meeting with Grace Church, Pemberton, to be scheduled.
• *St. Barnabas, Monmouth Junction Congregation using Supply clergy. Discernment Committee in formation. Congregational Workshop conducted on January 26. Discernment Committee preparing online materials.

No Longer Receiving Names for Priest-in-Charge

• *St. James’ Church, Bradley Beach  and St. Michael the Archangel, Wall Call of Priest-in-Charge, pending Letter of Agreement.
• Christ Church, Toms River Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.

Future Course in Ministry Under Discernment with Bishop’s Office:

• Church of the Holy Spirit, Tuckerton Congregation using supply clergy. Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s Office.
• St. Stephen’s Church, Waretown Congregation using supply clergy. Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s Office.
  Church of the Good Shepherd, Berlin Congregation using supply clergy. Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s office.
• St. Mary’s Church, Clementon Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s office.
• Holy Family Church, Laurel Springs (website under construction): Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s Office.
• St. James’ Church, Paulsboro Congregation using supply clergy.
• Church of the Good Shepherd, Rahway Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s Office.
• Trinity Church, Vincentown The Rev. Robert Legnani serving as extended supply.