Transition Ministry

Transition Ministry Update as of January 30, 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.

Receiving Names for Rector:

• Christ Church, Toms River Receiving names for Rector. Application deadline is January 30, 2020.

Receiving Names for Priest-in Charge:

• Trinity Church, Matawan and Christ Church, South Amboy Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.

• St. James’ Church, Bradley Beach and St. Michael the Archangel, Wall Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.
• Trinity Church, Asbury Park Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.

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.

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

Not Yet Receiving Names for Priest-in-Charge:

• *Christ Church, Riverton  Readiness Assessment completed August 13. Town Hall Meeting scheduled for October 1, 2019. Congregational Workshop conducted on January 12, 2020.

• 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.
• St. Martin in the Fields, Lumberton The Rev. Jeff Kirk serving as long-term supply.
• *St. Barnabas, Monmouth Junction Congregation using Supply clergy. Discernment Committee in formation. Congregational Workshop conducted on January 26.

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.
• 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): Effective January 21, 2018, Merger of Church of the Atonement, Laurel Springs and St. John’s in the Wilderness, Gibbsboro. 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.