Transition Ministry Update as of February 28, 2019
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.
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.
Recent Calls:
St. Paul’s Church, Bound Brook
The Reverend Kristen Foley called as a three-quarter time Priest-in-Charge, effective January 27, 2019.
*St. Paul’s Church, Camden
Call of a Rector pending Letter of Agreement.
Church of the Advent, Cape May
The Reverend Alan Leonard called as Rector, effective February 2, 2019.
The Reverend Nathan Ritter called as a three-quarter time Priest-in-Charge, effective November 25, 2018.
The Reverend Jennifer Ovenstone Smith called as Rector, effective March 25, 2019.
*Christ Church, Middletown
The Reverend Michael J. Way called as Priest-in-Charge, effective April 1, 2019.
Church of the Holy Cross, North Plainfield
The Reverend Stephanie Shockley called as Priest-in-Charge, effective February 15, 2018.
*St. Simeon-by-the-Sea, North Wildwood
Call of a Part-time Priest-in-Charge pending Letter of Agreement.
St. Matthew’s Church, Pennington
The Reverend Ophelia Laughlin called as Priest-in-Charge, effective February 1, 2019.
St. George’s-Church -by-the-River, Rumson
The Reverend Jeffery Roy called as Priest-in-Charge, effective January 1, 2019.
No Longer Receiving Names for Rector:
*Holy Innocents’ Church, Beach Haven
Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.
Church of St. John the Evangelist, Chews Landing
Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.
No Longer Receiving Names for Priest-in Charge:
Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.
*Trinity Church, Swedesboro
Discernment Committee reviewing candidate materials.
Receiving Names for Rector:
*St. Andrew’s Church, Mount Holly
Discernment reopened. Online materials reposted January 8 – application deadline February 28, 2019.
Receiving Names for Priest-in Charge:
*Church of the Holy Spirit, Tuckerton
Seeking a half-time Priest-in-Charge. Online materials posted November 28 – application deadline: Until position is filled.
Christ the King, Willingboro
Seeking a half-time Priest-in-Charge. Discernment reopened. Online materials reposted January 9 – application deadline April 30, 2019.
Receiving Names for Interim:
None
Not Yet Receiving Names for Rector:
Will be seeking a Rector.
Grace Church, Merchantville
Discernment Committee formed. Orientation of the Vestry and Discernment Committee held on April 29, 2018. Congregational Conversation held September 30. Online materials in development.
Not Yet Receiving Names for Rector/Priest-in-Charge:
Town Hall held on September 26. Discernment Committee being formed. Orientation of Vestry and Discernment Committee being scheduled.
Not Yet Receiving Names for Priest-in-Charge:
*St. John’s on the Mountain, Bernardsville
Will be seeking a Priest-in-Charge. Discernment Committee formed. Town Hall and Orientation of Vestry and Discernment Committee held. Congregational Conversation held on February 3.
St. Stephen’s Church, Beverly and St. Stephen’s Church, Riverside
Will be seeking a Priest-in-Charge. Town Hall meeting to be scheduled.
Trinity Church, Matawan and Christ Church, South Amboy
Church affiliation in process. Orientation of Vestries to be scheduled.
Grace Church, Pemberton
Readiness assessment, Discernment Committee orientation, and Congregational Conversation conducted. Online materials in development.
Church of the Good Shepherd, Rahway
Will be seeking a half-time Priest-in-Charge. Discernment Committee formed. Orientation of Vestry and Discernment Committee held. Town Hall held on September 12 and Congregational Conversation to be scheduled.
St. Mary’s Church, Stone Harbor
Town Hall held on July 15. Discernment Committee formed. Orientations held. Congregational Conversation held on November 4. Materials for posting being developed.
Future Course in Ministry Under Discernment with Bishop’s Office:
Church of the Good Shepherd, Berlin
Congregation using supply clergy. Wardens and Vestry in consultation with Bishop’s office.
St. James’ Church, Bradley Beach
Congregation using supply clergy. Working with Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Wall toward affiliation.
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.
Congregation using supply clergy.
The Rev. Robert Legnani serving as extended supply
Church of St. Michael the Archangel, Wall
Congregation using supply clergy. Working with St. James Church, Bradley Beach toward affiliation.
