Author: Arienne

The following are a glossary of terms that are used in the process. While some of straightforward, some may have a slightly different meaning from other dioceses Rector: The settled priest overseeing a parish congregation. Vicar: The settled priest overseeing a mission congregation. Priest-in-Charge: The priest called to oversee a parish or mission congregation for a defined period (usually 2 years) of discernment. At the end of this period, the congregation and priest mutually discern if the congregation will call

Congregations that have called a Priest-in-Charge or paused their transition search are listed here. St. Joseph-St. John, Lakewood is working with supply clergy. Holy Spirit, Battle Ground is working with a long-term supply priest. St. Matthew Castle Rock is a Total Common Ministry congregation that meets twice monthly with supply support.

Congregations listed below are no longer receiving names. Search Committees and the governing body of each congregation will conduct interviews. Faith, Poulsbo is no longer receiving names for PT Vicar. You can learn more about their search at their website. St. Andrew’s Seattle is no longer receiving names for FT Rector. You can learn more about their search at their website. St. Paul’s, Port Townsend is no longer receiving names for PT Rector. You can learn more about their search

In this phase of the process, congregations are preparing to receive names for Rector/Vicar/Priest-in-Charge. An interim is in place and the Canon to the Ordinary will submit names to the congregation from all of the applicants for consideration. While these positions are being discerned by the congregation, prospective candidates should contact the Canon to the Ordinary for information about scope of position and details about the congregation’s ministry. NOTE: We do a thorough red flag check on all applicants.

During this time of clergy vacancy, a priest-in-charge will be assigned to the church. The following congregations are seeking interim coverage and at the present time, a clergy person has not been assigned. A list of names will be sent to the church for interim consideration. St. Matthew Brown’s Point seeks a Part Time Interim Priest. To inquire about this interim position, please contact The Rev. Cn. Arienne Davison. St Matthew San Mateo, Auburn seeks a (.5 FTE) Part Time

The following congregations are receiving names of potential candidates for Rector/Vicar/Priest-in-Charge. Please contact the Canon to the Ordinary to learn more about positions posted below. The Bishop’s Office will submit approved names for consideration by the Search Committee of the Congregation. NOTE: We do a thorough red flag check on all applicants. St Andrew’s, Aberdeen seeks a PT Rector and is receiving names on a rolling basis. You can find more information about the priest they seek on St. Andrew’s