Anyone interested in applying to a position at a Congregation in the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin should contact the Diocesan Office at: administrator@dioceseofsanjoaquin.net. Applicants must send in:
- The application available from the Diocesan Office, including the Spiritual Autobiography referenced therein (contact us to get a copy of this).
- A cover letter stating why you think you would be a good candidate for this position.
- A resume (no more than two pages).
- Three personal references who are able to speak to your love of Jesus and your ministry skills.
- The name and contact information for your bishop.
- Also briefly answer the following questions:
- What is your understanding of being a member of the clergy in charge of a congregation?
- What are your expectations from the members of the congregation?
- What spiritual gifts and skills can you bring to the congregation that will help them to grow in our spiritual and common life?
- How would you propose to attract, nurture, and retain families with youth?
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Rector OF THE YOKED CONGREGATIONS: JESUS OUR SAVIOR ANGLICAN CHURCH – MODESTO, CA AND GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH, TURLOCK, CA
http://www.jesusoursavioranglicanchurch.org/ and http://www.graceanglicanturlock.com/
Location: The northern third of the Central Valley of California is the home of both congregations, which are separated by only a 30min drive. (Click HERE to see the location of Jesus Our Savior, and HERE to see the location of Grace Anglican Church.)
Both cities, Modesto and Turlock, are located in Stanislaus County. Find out more about these cities HERE and HERE, respectively.
Jesus our Savior and Grace are both churches of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin (www.dioceseofsanjoaquin.net), which is comprised of 40 congregations in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Eric Vawter Menees is the Fifth Bishop of San Joaquin, succeeding the Rt. Rev. John- David Schofield in 2011.
A little history…
Grace Anglican:
The origins of Grace Anglican are found within its mother church, St. Francis Episcopal Church, founded in Turlock (1939) as a mission and incorporated as a parish in the late 1940’s. St. Francis grew with the growth of the community reaching 120 families with 300 communicants by 2006. However, the following years were marked by division over biblical interpretation and moral behavior, leading to a split and the loss of roughly half its members in 2007. Then came the separation of the Diocese of San Joaquin from the Episcopal Church – which was supported by the existing membership of St. Francis – resulting in the church being sued by the national Episcopal Church. In 2013, faced with the lack of funds with which to defend itself, the vestry voted to walk away from its building, creating the entity that is now Grace Anglican (in its fifth year) and worshiping in rented space within the First Christian church, Turlock, California, with access to all facilities.
Facts about Grace (Parochial Report for 2017 numbers is underway):
There is a "bird’s eye view" of the property HERE and a “street view” HERE.
Jesus Our Savior Anglican Church
Jesus Our Savior Anglican Church (JOSAC) was founded in 2008 by the Reverend Canon Thomas M. Foster, who is currently the Emeritus Vicar. The congregation briefly held services at a small store before moving to a larger building on Oakdale Road in Modesto. After almost 6 years at the Oakdale Road building, the congregation moved to a rented building on McHenry Avenue in Modesto, due in part to a lower rent. The people of JOSAC have enjoyed making improvements to the interior of the church, and are very proud of their efforts.
Facts about JOSAC (Parochial Report for 2017 numbers is underway):
There is a "bird’s eye view" of the property HERE and a “street view” HERE.
Characterizations and Expectations of Congregations:
Jesus Our Savior
Qualities Expected for the new Rector (for both congregations):
Anyone interested in applying to a position at a Congregation in the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin should contact the Diocesan Office at: administrator@dioceseofsanjoaquin.net or by calling 559-244-4828. Applicants must send in:
Both cities, Modesto and Turlock, are located in Stanislaus County. Find out more about these cities HERE and HERE, respectively.
Jesus our Savior and Grace are both churches of the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin (www.dioceseofsanjoaquin.net), which is comprised of 40 congregations in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Eric Vawter Menees is the Fifth Bishop of San Joaquin, succeeding the Rt. Rev. John- David Schofield in 2011.
A little history…
Grace Anglican:
The origins of Grace Anglican are found within its mother church, St. Francis Episcopal Church, founded in Turlock (1939) as a mission and incorporated as a parish in the late 1940’s. St. Francis grew with the growth of the community reaching 120 families with 300 communicants by 2006. However, the following years were marked by division over biblical interpretation and moral behavior, leading to a split and the loss of roughly half its members in 2007. Then came the separation of the Diocese of San Joaquin from the Episcopal Church – which was supported by the existing membership of St. Francis – resulting in the church being sued by the national Episcopal Church. In 2013, faced with the lack of funds with which to defend itself, the vestry voted to walk away from its building, creating the entity that is now Grace Anglican (in its fifth year) and worshiping in rented space within the First Christian church, Turlock, California, with access to all facilities.
Facts about Grace (Parochial Report for 2017 numbers is underway):
- This is a part-time position
- ASA in 2016 was 19
- 2017 total membership was 47
- 2017 Giving: 21 combined pledges and givers of record, receiving a yearly total of $37,940.00
- 2018 Approved Budget is available for prospective candidates
There is a "bird’s eye view" of the property HERE and a “street view” HERE.
Jesus Our Savior Anglican Church
Jesus Our Savior Anglican Church (JOSAC) was founded in 2008 by the Reverend Canon Thomas M. Foster, who is currently the Emeritus Vicar. The congregation briefly held services at a small store before moving to a larger building on Oakdale Road in Modesto. After almost 6 years at the Oakdale Road building, the congregation moved to a rented building on McHenry Avenue in Modesto, due in part to a lower rent. The people of JOSAC have enjoyed making improvements to the interior of the church, and are very proud of their efforts.
Facts about JOSAC (Parochial Report for 2017 numbers is underway):
- This is a part-time position
- ASA in 2016 was 37
- 2016 total membership was 56
- 2017 Pledged Amount: $35,000.00; $56,761 taken in
- 2018 Approved Budget is available for prospective candidates
There is a "bird’s eye view" of the property HERE and a “street view” HERE.
Characterizations and Expectations of Congregations:
Jesus Our Savior
- To create a worshipful identity that distinguishes us as an Anglo-Catholic presence – but not an ostentatious one –in and around the Modesto area.
- Traditional in doctrine and liturgy. For example, sanctus bells, kneeling, genuflecting, and crossing one’s self are common elements of each service.
- Doctrinally categorized as “classically conservative” in the vein of the conservative Church of England and the old Episcopal Church in the United States.
- Current ministries include: Thursday morning Bible Study; Food Basket Ministry; and a Computer Give Away Ministry.
- There is a great desire to increase outreach efforts and to increase membership.
- Maintain a traditional Anglican Service that includes a choir Director, Choir, organ and Piano using the 1982 Hymnal and Service music, (Cantering welcome).
- Strong, spiritually based church family.
- Currently involved in the community in the following ways: Salvation Army Bell ringing, Dress Exchange for high-school girls formal Dances, homeless feedings, and some global outreach.
- Especially desire to maintain feast days, Lenten “Soup Suppers,” and Late night Vigils (Christmas and Easter).
- Continue to support a local retired Deacon who leads a Wednesday morning service at a retirement home in Turlock.
- Other long-time fellowship programs are “Men’s Breakfast” and “Ladies Night Out”.
Qualities Expected for the new Rector (for both congregations):
- Strong biblical preacher & teacher
- Strong pastor, willing to make regular hospital & home visits
- Strong leader, willing to be active in the church and the community
- Strong developer and supporter of lay ministries, willing and able to hand off ministry responsibilities
- Capable administrator
Anyone interested in applying to a position at a Congregation in the Anglican Diocese of San Joaquin should contact the Diocesan Office at: administrator@dioceseofsanjoaquin.net or by calling 559-244-4828. Applicants must send in:
- The application available from the Diocesan Office, including the Spiritual Autobiography referenced therein (contact us to get a copy of this).
- A cover letter stating why you think you would be a good candidate for this position.
- A resume (no more than two pages).
- Three personal references who are able to speak to your love of Jesus and your ministry skills.
- The name and contact information for your bishop.
- Also briefly answer the following questions:
- What is your understanding of being a member of the clergy in charge of a congregation?
- What are your expectations from the members of the congregation, and how can the Diocese and the congregation work to accomplish them together?
- What spiritual gifts and skills can you bring to the congregation that will help them to grow in our spiritual and common life?
- How would you propose to attract, nurture, and retain families with youth?