Rector Search
In March of 2025, our rector of the past 7 years embarked on a journey to serve a new parish. It was a wonderful opportunity for her and we wish her all the very best.
As a parish, we have embarked on our own journey to search for and call a new Rector. Over the coming months, we will work with The Rev. Canon Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew from the Bishop’s Office to find a new spiritual leader for our congregation.
Timeline
Below is a high-level timeline of how our rector search will proceed. Line items and dates are subject to change as the process evolves.
| Step | Date | Status |
| All-Parish Meeting – Process Introduction Canon Dena will go over the process of calling a new rector and answer any questions people may have. | March 30 Worship at 9am, Meeting to Follow |  |
| All-Parish Workshop #1 – Congregational History Join us for a 2-hour workshop to begin the process of establishing our Parish Profile, which will be used as a sort of job posting for potential candidates. | ||
| All-Parish Workshop #2 – Congregational Conversation Questions In a second 2-hour workshop, Canon Dena will help us continue the work of establishing who we are as a parish. | ||
| Formation of the Prayer Team The process of calling a new rector is grounded in prayer. A small team of people will be selected to pray throughout the process. | ||
| Formation of the Communications Team During the search, it is imperative the communication keeps flowing so that all members of the parish community know what is going on and have the opportunity to participate. A small team will be selected to help manage these communications. | ||
| Formation of the Profile Team A small team will be selected to write our Parish Profile, which will be used to market Trinity to potential candidates. | ||
| Formation of the Search Team A team of approximately 5 to 6 people that represent a cross-section of Trinity’s membership and ministries will be selected to review applicants, interview them, then make a final recommendation to the Vestry. | ||
| Parish Profile Approval by Vestry Profile is submitted to Canon Dena. | ||
| Parish Profile Approval by Bishop & Posted The profile has been approved by Bishop Knisley and has been posted to the Office of Transition Ministry Website and other venues. | ||
| Search Team Develops Interview Questions Our search team will work on a set of questions that will be used during the interview process. Each candidate is interviewed up to three times. | ||
| Receipt of Candidates an Interviews The Canon vets applicants and forwards viable candidate information to the Search Committee. Interviews take place with the Search Committee. | ||
| Recommendation to the Vestry & Approval The Search Team recommends a final candidate to the Vestry and the vestry approves. | ||
| Formation of the Transition Team A small team will be selected to prepare for and plan the arrival of the new Rector. | ||
| Offer Made to Candidate | ||
| Offer Accepted by Candidate | ||
| Announcement to the Congregation Once the Candidate accepts the call and the Bishop signs the Letter of Agreement the new Rector will be announced to the Congregation. |
Communication
As we move through this process, communication will be paramount. Please refer to the following modes of communication to make sure you’re always up-to-date on the latest happenings:
- This Website – In particular, this page and the Timeline section
- The Trinity Tidings – Our weekly email newsletter is always the best place to keep up-to-date on everything happening at Trinity. If you are not already on the parish email list, please contact the parish office.
- Our Social Media Pages
- Facebook Page: facebook.com/TrinityNorthScituate
- Instagram Page: instagram.com/trinitynorthscituate
- Our Facebook “Members Only” Page
- Join our Online Calendar
If you are a ministry chairperson, please make sure all communications have been cleared by the vestry and disseminate them through the parish office.