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Church of the Epiphany is a thriving congregation of more than 500 members who place a high value upon vibrant Children’s and Youth Ministries.  Many lay members of the parish (whether or not they have children) are involved in these ministries – as Godly Play and Middle School Teachers, as Leaders and Mentors in our Jr. and Sr. Seekers (Youth) and Confirmation programs and as chaperones and participants in our Youth Mission Trips.

We are seeking an Associate who will be a team player, demonstrating experience and enthusiasm for collaborative ministry with both Lay Leaders and other Clergy and Staff members.  This collaboration will be especially apparent in the creation and oversight of faith formation programming and worship opportunities for our children, youth and families.

This is a full-time position that includes salary with a housing allowance, pension contributions and medical/dental insurance per Diocesan standards. This position is available beginning mid-August.

Requirements:    Masters of Divinity (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years of Family/Youth Ministry (or similar experience).

Your priesthood will be fully valued at Epiphany.  You will preside and preach on a regular basis, sharing in rotations with the Rector, Deacon and Lay Preachers.  We currently have two Sunday services, a mid-week Healing Service/Eucharist and a monthly Eucharist at a nearby Assisted Living home.

Liturgy

Other liturgical duties will include leadership and participation in Godly Play Feasts, Holy Week liturgies, occasional Evening Prayer services, baptisms (and baptismal preparation), funerals and weddings (including bereavement counseling and marriage preparation).  You will participate in monthly meetings of the Worship and Music Committee and will work collaboratively with the staff in all liturgical planning.  We are currently in discernment about a once-a-month Contemporary Service and you would have a leading role in the development and leadership of that Emerging Church service.

Family Ministry

The Associate will be a primary provider of pastoral care and counseling to families, children and youth.  It will be especially important to develop strong, inviting relationships with our teens.   The Associate will provide and coordinate Intergenerational opportunities including Faith Formation, Parent Education and Social programming.  The Associate will participate fully in parish life, including attending our Parish and Vestry Retreats and occasional social gatherings or fundraisers.  The Associate will provide special outreach to Newcomer Families to welcome them into parish life.

Youth

In collaboration with our Youth Ministry Commission and other lay leadership, the Associate will plan, design and oversee curriculum and calendars for our Jr. and Sr. “Seekers” and our every-other-year (or as needed) Confirmation program.  The Associate will organize and participate in our annual summer Mission Trip, including providing spiritual preparation and Safe Church training as well as assisting in fundraising with our youth and other volunteers.  You will oversee youth participation in Holy Week services and in Sunday worship, working alongside the other clergy to promote acolyte/lector/LEM ministries.  The Associate will incorporate Social Outreach and Stewardship opportunities into our Children’s and Youth programming (ex. The 30 Hour Fast, Rebuilding Together and Home and Hope). The Associate will promote and support Diocesan, Deanery and Area Ministry Youth opportunities (including Summer Camps, Happening, and an annual Deanery Disneyland trip).  In order to concentrate on Visioning, Oversight and Pastoral Care, the Associate will need to collaborate skillfully to share some of the functioning of Youth Ministry with lay leaders.

Children

Families with young children constitute Epiphany’s most significant area of growth.  The Associate will plan and provide oversight of our Church School calendar in collaboration with our Godly Play teachers and leaders, our Middle School teachers and leaders and our Children’s Ministry Committee.  The Associate will help recruit teachers and will facilitate their training and team formation.

The Associate will create Parent Education and Spiritual Support opportunities for our parents.  The Associate will occasionally teach in Godly Play and Middle School, providing introduction to the BCP and our Sacramental and Liturgical worship life.  The Associate will also lend support to social programming for all age groups, including our new 3rd – 5th graders parent-led group, and coordinate activities such as Family Game Nights and Shrove Tuesday pancake suppers.

The Associate will organize and oversee a week-long Summer Vacation Bible Camp, recruiting both participants and volunteers.  The Associate will provide oversight of our lay-led Sunday Summer Club (that replaces Church School June-August) and other summer social opportunities (ex. Intergenerational pot-luck dinners).   The Associate will help coordinate our Christmas pageant.

Nursery/Child Care and Safe Church

The Associate is responsible for coordinating our Sunday Nursery Care and other occasional childcare needs.  This includes recruiting and overseeing a paid Sunday caregiver and recruiting and training
teen-age nursery assistants.  The Associate is responsible for the training and adherence of all parish volunteers who work with children and youth to Safe Church guidelines.

Young Adults

Epiphany is blessed to have a lay-led Young Adult group that meets weekly. Along with the Rector, the Associate will provide clergy support and resource assistance to this “Journeys” group as needed.

General

• Budget development and oversight for these program areas
• Management of the Sunday Nursery including time sheet submissions for the Sunday Nursery Caregiver
• Communications – Developing long range calendars, regular emails with parents, youth, teachers, mentors and volunteers, parish newsletters, website, announcements, etc.
• Participate in weekly and seasonal Staff Meetings.  Share on-call rotation with the Rector.
• The Associate produces the Sunday Worship Bulletins when the Parish Administrator is away.
• The Associate will participate fully in parish life, including Youth Group activities and committee meetings, many of which take place on Sunday evenings, weeknights and occasional Saturdays.

                           

Church of the Epiphany

Values, Experiences, and Attributes sought in our Associate Rector

1. Organizational skills are paramount for handling this ministry successfully.  We are looking for someone who is gifted with organizational abilities and experienced both in setting long-range goals and working well in more immediate circumstances.  Organization will, of necessity, involve knowing when to be involved as a leader and when to delegate to others.
2. We are looking for a confident Preacher, whose homilies demonstrate how you seek to live out the Baptismal Promises in your own life while nourishing others in Christian discipleship.
3. Worship is integral to our parish life so we are seeking someone who is passionate about, and experienced in, creating and leading liturgy.  Emerging Church experience will be very valuable as we look towards possibly creating a once-a-month contemporary service.
4. Pastoral care is highly valued at Epiphany and we are seeking someone who can demonstrate how they have developed trusting relationships within a congregation. 
5. We are looking for an individual who has a passion for faith formation and who can demonstrate experience in programs for children of all ages, pre K – High School and their families.  Experience in Christian Parent education would be helpful as this is an area we wish to develop more fully.
6. Communication skills are critical for this ministry.  Fluency with social media will be very helpful in communicating effectively with our teens.
7. Our new Associate should be a leader who invites others into conversations and decision-making and who provides encouragement, while not avoiding conflict or difficult situations.