Part-Time Associate Pastor

Associate Pastor Job Details

South Freeport Congregational Church, UCC

An open and affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ

98 South Freeport Road, PO Box 46

South Freeport, Maine 04078 

As an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ, it is our mission to be a source of worship, service, education, and healing for all. We welcome all people of any race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We support full participation of everyone in the life and programs of this church. We recognize the rights of all persons, just as Christ accepted all people he encountered. We believe that in meeting each other in Christian love, God's Spirit frees us all to give, to grow, and to be ourselves.

This Associate Pastor opening is a part-time position at South Freeport Congregational Church (SFCC), UCC

and is an ordainable call in the United Church of Christ.

·      Description

o  The Associate Pastor will serve as part of the pastoral team, collaborating with, and reporting to, the Senior Pastor

o  Our hope is for an applicant ordained in the UCC, or a Member in Discernment (MID) to ministry and ordination in the UCC, or other Christian-based mainline denomination

o  We will support a candidate for MID in the UCC

·      Qualifications and Skills

o  Credentials, or on a path towards ordination in UCC, or other mainline denomination

o  Love and knowledge of Scripture

o  Remaining open to Holy Spirit’s guidance

o  Dedication to God’s justice

o  Natural, or developing, leadership qualities

o  Ability to relate, with warmth and respect, to all ages, ethnicities, identities, and backgrounds

o  Collaborate, as well as able to work independently

o  Maintain confidentiality

o  Communicate clearly and timely

o  Address issues of concern to the Senior Pastor

·      Job Summary/Duties and Responsibilities

o  Responsible for coordinating/leading/facilitating one to two worship services per month

o  Contribute as a liturgist for other Sundays, as available

o  Play an active role in SFCC faith community, with active involvement in church events and committees, and as a Pastoral/Staff liaison

o  Share in responding to Pastoral Care needs, including parishioner emergencies, visits, funerals, memorials, weddings, etc.

o  Estimated 10 to 12 hours per week, on average

·      Salary and Benefits

o  Competitive compensation

o  Total compensation based on candidate’s skills and experience

o  Salary negotiable, while working within UCC recommended guidelines

o  Potential support for a candidate for MID in the UCC

o  Opportunities to grow in hours and scope in this position

·      Work Environment and Location: onsite at South Freeport Congregational Church, online, and in the community

Mission Statement

South Freeport Congregational Church is a strong community of all ages who come together to share the love of God in an atmosphere of learning, discovery, and service. We are one body in Christ, acting both individually and in groups. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, and with mutual trust, our mission is to be a source of worship, education, service and healing. We do this for ourselves, our church, our community, and the larger world, thereby increasing and celebrating the Glory of God.

Open and Affirming Statement

We welcome all people of any race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. We support full participation of everyone in the life and programs of this church. We recognize the rights of all persons, just as Christ accepted all people he encountered. We believe that in meeting each other in Christian love, God's spirit frees us all to give, to grow, and to be ourselves.

All Are Welcome

​Through prayer and encouragement, we support the settled pastor in his or her decisions and courses of action in welcoming all persons into the life of our church. As people of God and a Christian congregation, we strive to live out the words in our statement by offering warm hospitality to all who come into our midst and by recognizing the worth and dignity of each person who enters our doors.