OPEN LETTER TO OUR FUTURE RECTOR
Welcome to the Parish of the Anglican Church of the Apostles
In a recent parish survey, parishioners described our parish as a warm and inviting family who value inclusion, fellowship, and supporting each other, and those in need. Our Parochial Committee has prepared this Parish Profile to provide a snapshot of our faithful parish and vibrant community. With our rectory located steps away from the church and only a short drive away from the ocean, beautiful trails, downtown Halifax, and more, we’re looking forward to our next Rector seeing why we love it here.
No matter where your next steps of discernment lead you, we sincerely thank you for journeying this far with us.
Anglican Church of the Apostles Vision Statement Goals
We will with God’s help
• Be a safe, nurturing environment for all who come
• Be visible participants in the community
• Be vibrant through liturgy, music and discipleship
• Be good stewards of God’s resources
• Develop lay leadership
• Develop discipleship in our youth
• Support the discipleship of our elderly
• Support and encourage family as an essential faith community
• Educate ourselves in scripture and ministry.
The Rector We seek
To harmonize with the vision statement goals of the Anglican Church of the Apostles, and mindful of outlooks expressed in a recent parish survey, the rector we seek will be:
Inclusive
• A Rector who engages with all ages and with those from all backgrounds and experiences
Friendly and Approachable
• A person who is open-minded and caring
• Someone who respects the diversity of the parish family
Engaged with the Community
• They will integrate into our Parish family, recognizing our roots and identity, including those who connect virtually
• Willing to guide us in serving our local community
Leadership Skills
• Able to mentor parishioners and in doing so, inspire us to expand together the fellowship within our walls, and outreach to the area around us
• Understand our resources and help us to continue the parish vision
Communicator
• We are looking for an incumbent whose sermons invoke an appreciation of the complexity of life in the world for a deepening relationship with God
• Comfortable with “home” ministry and visitation of non-active members and guiding lay visitation to foster relationships and inclusion
Innovative & Creative
• We seek a rector who thinks ‘outside the box’
• To expand our inclusiveness of the infirm, the shut-ins and the differently abled.
• Someone who helps us to expand our Parish family and to reach out to the greater community around us
The position of Rector of the Anglican Church of the Apostles will be a full-time position that includes a rectory located next door to the church property. Further details are within the Parish Profile document.
We all look forward to working with our new Rector as we anticipate the opportunities for Apostles and the Parish in the years ahead.
To receive the profile and an application form please contact Jana Gauthier, Diocesan Executive Administrator at bishopsoffice@nspeidiocese.ca . Deadline for applications is October 17th at 5:00 pm.
Please note: A Police Records Check report and a Vulnerable Sector Check report must be submitted before assuming this position. Anglican Clergy from outside the Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI must present confirmation that they are an ordained minister in good standing and have their Bishop’s permission to seek employment opportunities outside their own diocese.