Congregations in Transition
Updated April 2022
The following congregations in our synod are experiencing a pastoral transition. If you are interested in being considered for any of these parishes, please notify our office. In our call procedure, multiple names may be given to a Call Committee, and candidates are free to explore multiple Ministry Site Profiles. You may be sure that careful consideration will be given to your interest.
Key: 0= Not calling at this time | 1 = In study | 2 = Ready for or Interviewing | 3 = Voting (See explanations below)
Key | Congregation/Charge | Conference | Position |
---|---|---|---|
2 | Memorial, Shippensburg | Chambersburg | Pastor |
1 | Mercersburg, St. John | Chambersburg | Pastor |
2 | Bendersville, Bendersville Parish | Gettysburg | Pastor |
1 | Littlestown, St. John | Hanover | Pastor |
2 | New Oxford, First | Hanover | Part-Time Pastor |
1 | Jefferson, Trinity | Hanover | Pastor |
2 | Columbia, St. John | Lancaster | Pastor |
1 | Lancaster, Christ | Lancaster | Part-Time Pastor |
1 | Lancaster, Emmanuel | Lancaster | Part-Time Pastor |
2 | Quarryville, Mt. Eden | Lancaster | Part-Time Pastor |
2 | Landisville, Zion | Lancaster | Pastor |
2 | East Petersburg, Zion | Lancaster | Pastor |
2 | Lititz, Brickerville United | North Lancaster | Pastor |
2 | Red Lion, Grace | South York | Pastor |
2 | Lebanon, Zion | Lebanon | Part-time Pastor |
2 | Lebanon, St. Matthew | Lebanon | Part-time Pastor |
1 | York, Luther Memorial | York | Pastor |
Key Explanations:
0 = Not calling at this time: These congregations are stable, generally served by a part-time interim minister, and are engaging in longer-term self study to determine their future.
1 = In study: These congregations are expecting to call a pastor and are preparing their Mission Site Profile in anticipation of receiving names. This often takes many months.
2 = Ready for or Interviewing: These congregations have completed their Mission Site Profiles and are either ready to receive candidates or in the middle of interviews.
3 = Voting: These congregations have narrowed their search to a final candidate and are planning to conduct a vote.