Grace United Church (UCC/DOC), Wellsville, NY seeks an inspiring preacher, caring pastor, and forward-thinking leader for a full-time opportunity with flexible options. We’re an enthusiastic and welcoming family of believers dedicated to sharing our faith in service, outreach, and missions throughout our community and world. The ideal candidate will partner with us as we share a vision of hope and promise for all of God’s people.

Grace United emerged in 2015 when our two congregations decided to join together to build a new identity in our community. Together, we choose flexibility over rigidity and cooperation over conflict to adapt to an ever-changing world that poses challenges to faith development.  We invite you to have a conversation with us. Access our church profile on the webpage: www.grace-united.church  The profile link is found under “Pastor Search.”

An enthusiastic and welcoming family of believers, Grace United seeks a pastor with whom we can partner to create inspiring worship experiences, support local and global missions, and share a vision of hope and promise for all of God’s people. The ideal candidate for this full-time position will exhibit strengths in three areas:

 Spiritual Leadership

• Possess an inspirational preaching style, bringing sacred stories and traditions to life and making connections with our lives and experiences
• Engage in theological reflection and hold the Holy with integrity, especially in the sacraments
• Promote personal and corporate spiritual growth and assist the Elders in the development of their spiritual gifts
• Follow the liturgical calendar, and take a leadership role in planning services for holy occasions: Ash Wednesday, Easter week, Christmas
• Lead effective faith formation across generations: baptism, children’s messages, confirmation, new member classes. Officiate at weddings and funerals
• Show commitment to ordination or standing in UCC or DOC denomination

 Transformational Leadership

• Embrace a covenantal relationship with our congregation and help share our message of love and acceptance in the wider community
• Exhibit strong relational and administrative skills: be a good listener and clear communicator, manage time and tasks effectively
• Show dedication to spiritual leadership development by participating in our denominations’ Conference and Association gatherings and regular continuing education opportunities
• Collaborate with music personnel to plan weekly worship and church bulletin preparation
• Provide reflections for the church newsletter and online presence
• Attend monthly General Board meetings
• Promote the outreach & mission work of the church

 Caring Partnership

• Demonstrate effective communication skills in the church & community and promote intercultural sensitivity
• Possess a caring heart and nurture compassion for all of God’s people
• Provide pastoral care in partnership with the Elders and church members
• Maintain regular office hours
• Keep accurate records of all inter-personal connections
• Practice self-care and life balance with attention to both mental and physical well-being
• Participate in pastoral supervision and care willingly

Please submit a brief cover letter outlining your career aspirations, along with a profile and other pertinent documentation you wish to share at this time to:

Ms. Carol Flurschutz, 1987 Riverview Drive, Wellsville, NY 14895

Created: July 2, 2020