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Latest Discernment Team Update
June 2, 2021 (Posted in Calvary News) The search process for a new rector is moving along well. We’d like to share where we are in the process. A profile of our parish was created by the Discernment Team, presented and approved by Vestry, and forwarded to Canon Doris Westfall. In the coming days, this profile will be posted in Episcopal Church publications where candidates routinely search for new calls. Canon Westfall has also indicated she will communicate our search to a national network of individuals who focus on priest transitions. We will be posting a link to the parish profile on a new Rector Search web page that should be live before the week is out. Once the profile is posted in Episcopal Church publications, we anticipate the process will move quickly. Candidates will have 30 days to apply and interviews should be underway by mid-summer. Throughout this process, your prayers, support and patience have been greatly appreciated. We also are grateful for the leadership and spiritual nourishment provided by our interim rector, Valori and deacon Janet. Thank you! The Calvary Discernment Team |
Documents
The following documents provide insight on Calvary's parish community. Calvary Parish Profile Listening Session Summary Natural Church Development Survey Discernment Team Covenant Discernment Team
John Bolton Daive Dunkley Lynn Frey Tom Frankman Dennis Gagnon Rose Hayden Linda Shillito Annette Webb |
Timeline
January, 2021
The Discernment Team was convened by Canon Doris Westfall and Interim Rector, Valori Mulvey Sherer. The Team was asked to create a covenant to guide its work, outline required tasks and develop a timeline for the search process.
February, 2021
The Discernment Team drafted and approved a covenant to guide its work and outlined the following major tasks and timeline to complete the search process.
Agreed to timeline targets
March, 2021
Seven online listening sessions were held between March 21 and 25. Following the sessions, an 11 page summary document was created for use in developing the parish profile document.
April, 2021
Discernment Team members reviewed the summary of listening sessions and the National Church Development Survey for Calvary. Based on the review of the listening sessions and survey, the team outlined content concepts for the parish profile. The profile's purpose is to provide prospective rector candidates an overview of the parish that will assist their discernment process.
The content to support the outline of the parish profile was assigned to publication document was researched and drafts content created
May, 2021
The parish profile publication was edited, finalized and sent to Vestry for approval on May 12
Profile publication input from Vestry May 19
January, 2021
The Discernment Team was convened by Canon Doris Westfall and Interim Rector, Valori Mulvey Sherer. The Team was asked to create a covenant to guide its work, outline required tasks and develop a timeline for the search process.
February, 2021
The Discernment Team drafted and approved a covenant to guide its work and outlined the following major tasks and timeline to complete the search process.
Agreed to timeline targets
- Hold parish listening sessions in March to gather input from parishioners
- In April, develop a profile publication outlining Calvary that will be published/posted to attract qualified candidates
- Post profile and advertise from mid-May to mid-June
- Review candidate applications after they are vetted by Canon Doris
- By late June, invite first-round candidates to Zoom interviews
- By mid-July, invite finalist(s) candidate to interview in Columbia
- By August 1, make Recommendation of finalist candidate to Vestry
March, 2021
Seven online listening sessions were held between March 21 and 25. Following the sessions, an 11 page summary document was created for use in developing the parish profile document.
April, 2021
Discernment Team members reviewed the summary of listening sessions and the National Church Development Survey for Calvary. Based on the review of the listening sessions and survey, the team outlined content concepts for the parish profile. The profile's purpose is to provide prospective rector candidates an overview of the parish that will assist their discernment process.
The content to support the outline of the parish profile was assigned to publication document was researched and drafts content created
May, 2021
The parish profile publication was edited, finalized and sent to Vestry for approval on May 12
Profile publication input from Vestry May 19
Archived Discernment Team Updates
June 2, 2021
(Posted in Calvary News)
The search process for a new rector is moving along well. We’d like to share where we are in the process.
A profile of our parish was created by the Discernment Team, presented and approved by Vestry, and forwarded to Canon Doris Westfall. In the coming days, this profile will be posted in Episcopal Church publications where candidates routinely search for new calls. Canon Westfall has also indicated she will communicate our search to a national network of individuals who focus on priest transitions.
We will be posting a link to the parish profile on a new Rector Search web page that should be live before the week is out.
Once the profile is posted in Episcopal Church publications, we anticipate the process will move quickly. Candidates will have 30 days to apply and interviews should be underway by mid-summer.
Throughout this process, your prayers, support and patience have been greatly appreciated. We also are grateful for the leadership and spiritual nourishment provided by our interim rector, Valori and deacon Janet.
Thank you!
The Calvary Discernment Team
March 31, 2021
(Posted in Calvary News)
The Calvary Discernment Team completed seven Listening Sessions, to gain input for the parish’s Rector search. If you participated, thank you!
If you were unable to participate, and still want to provide input concerning the qualities, skills and traits Calvary’s next Rector should possess, the deadline for sending written comments was extended to April 5. Please send comments to:
Discernment Team
Calvary Episcopal Church
123 South Ninth Street
Columbia, MO 65201
Using information gleaned from Listening Sessions, the recent Calvary Summit, and Calvary’s 2019 Natural Church Development survey, the Discernment Team is developing a profile document to attract prospective Rector candidates. The Discernment Team will use Calvary’s Weekly News to keep the parish updated on the team’s progress. Our goal is to wrap up the search process in time for an early fall 2021 start date for our new Rector.
March, 2021
(Letter sent to parishioners on March 10)
Subject: Important information about Listening Sessions for Calvary’s Rector Search.
Dear Calvary member,
To improve the search process for Calvary’s next Rector, your input is requested. Please take advantage of this opportunity to provide input, which will help shape the future for Calvary and the communities it serves.
Given that it is not possible to hold in-person listening sessions, seven online Zoom listening sessions will be held the week of March 21. For those unable to participate in a Zoom session, input can be made through a written note that responds to the same areas of focus that the Zoom sessions will explore.
Please prepare for the Zoom sessions or provide written input, by considering the following.
Reflecting on your time at Calvary before the pandemic, consider:
Reflecting on Calvary during the pandemic, consider:
Reflecting on Calvary’s future after the pandemic:
In addition to listening sessions, the Discernment Team will gather input from the recent Calvary Summit and the 2019 Natural Church Development survey.
Information on the Zoom sessions and written submissions can be found on the reverse side of this letter.
Regards,
Discernment Team members:
John Bolton, Daive Dunkley, Lynn Frey, Tom Frankman,
Dennis Gagnon, Rose Hayden, Linda Shillito, Annette Webb
Links for all Zoom Listening Sessions can be found on the Members page of the parish website.
https://www.calvaryonninth.org
Scheduled Zoom Listening Sessions for Calvary will be held at the following times:
SUNDAY, MARCH 21 (after each online service)
Rite I – Zoom at 8:45 a.m.
Rite Place – Zoom immediately following service
Rite II – Zoom immediately following service
TUESDAY, MARCH 23
Morning Zoom at 8:30 a.m., in place of regular Bible Study.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
Lunch-time Zoom Session at Noon
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
Evening Zoom Session at 7 p.m.
Parishioners wanting to submit written input should send in time for mail to be received by March 27, 2021. Send written submissions to:
Attn: Discernment Team
Calvary Episcopal Church
123 South Ninth Street
Columbia, MO 65201
March 10, 2021
(Posted in Calvary News)
Calvary is beginning the search for a new Rector and your input is wanted! Please watch for a letter in this week's mail with details on upcoming listening sessions.
June 2, 2021
(Posted in Calvary News)
The search process for a new rector is moving along well. We’d like to share where we are in the process.
A profile of our parish was created by the Discernment Team, presented and approved by Vestry, and forwarded to Canon Doris Westfall. In the coming days, this profile will be posted in Episcopal Church publications where candidates routinely search for new calls. Canon Westfall has also indicated she will communicate our search to a national network of individuals who focus on priest transitions.
We will be posting a link to the parish profile on a new Rector Search web page that should be live before the week is out.
Once the profile is posted in Episcopal Church publications, we anticipate the process will move quickly. Candidates will have 30 days to apply and interviews should be underway by mid-summer.
Throughout this process, your prayers, support and patience have been greatly appreciated. We also are grateful for the leadership and spiritual nourishment provided by our interim rector, Valori and deacon Janet.
Thank you!
The Calvary Discernment Team
March 31, 2021
(Posted in Calvary News)
The Calvary Discernment Team completed seven Listening Sessions, to gain input for the parish’s Rector search. If you participated, thank you!
If you were unable to participate, and still want to provide input concerning the qualities, skills and traits Calvary’s next Rector should possess, the deadline for sending written comments was extended to April 5. Please send comments to:
Discernment Team
Calvary Episcopal Church
123 South Ninth Street
Columbia, MO 65201
Using information gleaned from Listening Sessions, the recent Calvary Summit, and Calvary’s 2019 Natural Church Development survey, the Discernment Team is developing a profile document to attract prospective Rector candidates. The Discernment Team will use Calvary’s Weekly News to keep the parish updated on the team’s progress. Our goal is to wrap up the search process in time for an early fall 2021 start date for our new Rector.
March, 2021
(Letter sent to parishioners on March 10)
Subject: Important information about Listening Sessions for Calvary’s Rector Search.
Dear Calvary member,
To improve the search process for Calvary’s next Rector, your input is requested. Please take advantage of this opportunity to provide input, which will help shape the future for Calvary and the communities it serves.
Given that it is not possible to hold in-person listening sessions, seven online Zoom listening sessions will be held the week of March 21. For those unable to participate in a Zoom session, input can be made through a written note that responds to the same areas of focus that the Zoom sessions will explore.
Please prepare for the Zoom sessions or provide written input, by considering the following.
Reflecting on your time at Calvary before the pandemic, consider:
- What was Calvary doing well that you would like to see Calvary continue to do?
Reflecting on Calvary during the pandemic, consider:
- What positives came out of the experience and what changes and/or practices would you like to see continued at Calvary?
Reflecting on Calvary’s future after the pandemic:
- What do you think will be Calvary’s challenges and what do you think Calvary can do better?
- What qualities/skills (traits) should Calvary’s next Rector ideally have and/or value?
In addition to listening sessions, the Discernment Team will gather input from the recent Calvary Summit and the 2019 Natural Church Development survey.
Information on the Zoom sessions and written submissions can be found on the reverse side of this letter.
Regards,
Discernment Team members:
John Bolton, Daive Dunkley, Lynn Frey, Tom Frankman,
Dennis Gagnon, Rose Hayden, Linda Shillito, Annette Webb
Links for all Zoom Listening Sessions can be found on the Members page of the parish website.
https://www.calvaryonninth.org
Scheduled Zoom Listening Sessions for Calvary will be held at the following times:
SUNDAY, MARCH 21 (after each online service)
Rite I – Zoom at 8:45 a.m.
Rite Place – Zoom immediately following service
Rite II – Zoom immediately following service
TUESDAY, MARCH 23
Morning Zoom at 8:30 a.m., in place of regular Bible Study.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
Lunch-time Zoom Session at Noon
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
Evening Zoom Session at 7 p.m.
Parishioners wanting to submit written input should send in time for mail to be received by March 27, 2021. Send written submissions to:
Attn: Discernment Team
Calvary Episcopal Church
123 South Ninth Street
Columbia, MO 65201
March 10, 2021
(Posted in Calvary News)
Calvary is beginning the search for a new Rector and your input is wanted! Please watch for a letter in this week's mail with details on upcoming listening sessions.
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