Congregations in Transition: March 28, 2013

Subject: Search – Mission of St. Benedicts’ in New Freedom, PA; Prince of Peace, Gettysburg, PA; St. John’s, Huntingdon, PA; St. Paul’s, Bloomsburg, PA

To: All Clergy and all others interested

From: William Graffius

            Canon for Transitional Ministries

            Diocese of Central Pennsylvania

            P.O. Box 11937

            Harrisburg, PA  17108-1937

            Tele: 717.236.5959

Date: 3/27/2013

St. Benedict’s was established as a Mission approximately eight years ago in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania. Since then we have placed several Missioners will relatively little experience in Mission Church development.

As a Diocese, we have recommitted ourselves to the success of this Mission and are searching for a part-time Missioner with relevant experience in “church-planting.” A Deacon has been recently assigned to assist in outreach and assist the Missioner in fulfilling our prayers for success.

St. Benedict’s has a small, but growing, congregation filled with energy, respect for each other and dedication towards their success. They are in need of a Missioner with the love for such a ministry, experience in new church dynamics, community outreach and leadership skills.

If you know of a Priest who may be interested in learning more please have him or her contact me directly.

St. John’s, Huntingdon, PA is a small, historical parish serving a small town in the Diocese of Central PA. Currently the Parish is in transition from a full-time to a part-time position. The Parish also lost their current Rector so is now looking for a Interim. Call Canon Graffius for more details.

Prince of Peace in Gettysburg, PA.  has posted on the OTM web their full-time position for a beautiful, historical parish in one of the most scenic towns with relevancy to the Civil War. About to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg so exciting times ahead. Close to Harrisburg, PA, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Home of a Lutheran Seminary.

St. Paul’s, Bloomsburg, PA is located in a University town with much potential for growing a campus ministry. Currently served by an Interim Rector. Within easy access to New York City. Profile posted soon on the OTM web.