Employment Opportunity – Minister
Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
3424 Ridge Pike
Collegeville, PA 19426
610.631.0280
www.tpuuf.org
Position Available: Minister
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is accepting applications for a half-time contract minister position for one year, with the potential for long-term employment,
Job Description for Minister at TPUUF
General
- Be enthusiastic about the Fellowship and a dynamic force that will attract and retain members
- Be easily approachable and a presence in the congregation and at fellowship activities
- Maintain a professional demeanor, including working cooperatively with the DLFD
- Be forward-minded and innovative with an eye on implementing fresh ideas and new techniques that meet today’s challenges
- Be aware of the importance of the appearance of the building and grounds, and interact appropriately with the congregation to maintain and improve it
Worship
- Minister will assume responsibility for 27 worship services per year and work closely with the Worship Committee who will coordinate the remainder of the services of the year.
- Provide Sunday experiences that are thought-provoking, energetic and inspirational
- Provide spiritual leadership and coordination for seasonal celebrations and rites of passage (weddings, child dedications, funerals and memorial services)
- Encourage spiritual development of members and friends in conjunction with the Fellowship’s LFD program
Organizational Ministry
- Supervise the Office Assistant, in consultation with Board of Trustees.
- Participate in the annual evaluations of church personnel, both contract and staff
- Not required to keep regular office hours at the church, but should be available upon request for individual appointments and consultations
- Attend monthly board meetings, as a non-voting attendee, offering counsel and support
Pastoral Care
- Serve members in their need for pastoral care
- Be skilled and proactive in seeking conflict resolution
Prophetic Outreach
- Be a witness to social justice issues of importance to the fellowship
Personal and Professional Growth
- Participate in the multi-faith ministerial leadership community
Send resumé to:
Preston Luitweiler, President
Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
3424 Ridge Pike
Collegeville, PA 19426
[email protected]
Resumés will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.