Alumni News
Bible Studies Collaborator, Part-Time, Academic: Remote
Working with Ocean of Love Press, Daniel Washburn is looking for a collaborator for research on Symbolism in the New Testament. With a backlog of insights hoped to turn into published articles, a collaborator is needed who is a grad student or a PhD who will research and write up these ideas for publication in peer reviewed journals. Both names would be on the articles. Best if applicant is a published author. Position is Remote.
Additional Information:
- $35 per hour
- Website: DanWashburnBooks.com
- Email: danw@netmastersinc.com
Rev. Mariama White-Hammond (’17) leads part of Hands Off! protest at Boston Common
The following is an excerpt from the article “‘We are choosing community’: Anti-Trump rally marches through Boston” featuring alumna Rev. Mariama White-Hammond ('17), published on April 5, 2025 on MassLive.
Hands Off Boston rally.
Reverend Mariama White-Hammond speaks at the Hands Off Boston rally, April 5, 2025.
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Reverend Mariama White-Hammond told the crowd that as they marched towards City Hall Plaza, they would walk by the monument honoring Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta Scott King.
She noted that Friday, April 4, was the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s death. She said that Martin Luther King had posed the question while alive: “Where do we go from here — chaos or community?”
She continued that the country had already gotten the answer from Trump: chaos.
“We are the country of Martin Luther King,” she said. “We are choosing community.”
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Field Education Intern, Stipend, UCC: Boston, MA
Old South is a mid-sized (~550 members) vibrant urban church with roots deep in Boston and the nation's history. A congregation of the United Church of Christ, we are a theologically progressive Christian community. We seek to embody God’s radical, life-changing love through our ministries of worship and welcome, teaching and service, justice and action. We are the “Church of the Open Door.” Our doors are open to the public, 7 days a week to be a sanctuary in the city to all. Our community is predominantly white, with significant numbers of Asians and Asian-Americans and small number of African-Americans. We have a large population of LGBTQ+ people. Socioeconomically, we are diverse in the sense that millionaires share the pews and the work of the church with unhoused people, with most folks somewhere in between. We are strengthened for the faithful work of justice in our three worship services: Thursday Night Church, First Worship and Festival Worship on Sundays. Life at OSC is rich in opportunities for impact and growth.
Opportunities for Student Involvement:
The position of Field Education Intern is designed to nurture the professional growth and development of candidates preparing for ministry by creating meaningful supervised opportunities for ministerial leadership in a historic urban church environment, and to utilize the gifts and experiences of the Field Education Intern to support, serve, and expand the ministry and programs of Old South Church in Boston, an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ. The Intern can expect to gain experience teaching Bible study and other adult education classes and leading worship and preaching in a variety of settings, including our large, formal 11AM Sunday Festival Service, our vibrant 9AM Sunday communion service, or our casual 6PM Thursday Night Church. The Intern will have an additional area of focus to be discerned in concert with their supervisor and the pastoral staff. Areas of focus include: young adult ministry, youth ministry, adult education, racial justice, climate justice, urban ministry and outreach, and small group ministry.
Commute/Transportation Information:
Old South Church is in the heart of Copley Square and is accessible by the Orange Line (Back Bay Station) and Green Lines (Copley Station), and several MBTA bus and commuter rail lines. A monthly Link Pass for the MBTA is provided.
Arts of Ministry Competencies Offered:
● Preaching and Worship
● Racial Justice and Healing
● Pastoral Care and Counseling
● Religious Education and Spiritual Development
● Administration and Program Development
● Public Leadership, Community Organizing, and Planning
● Denominational Polity
Supervision:
One hour of weekly 1:1 supervision meetings each week with the Rev. Ashley Popperson and opportunities to engage with other staff and lay leaders related to their areas of leadership.
Additional Information:
● Number of Students: 1
● Total Compensation: $8000.00
● Type of Compensation: Direct Pay from Site
● Additional Notes: A monthly Link Pass for use on MBTA Subways and Buses will be provided.
Contact Information:
Old South Church in Boston
645 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-536-1970
Web address: http://www.oldsouth.org/
Contact Person: Ashley Popperson (ashley@oldsouth.org)
Community Chaplain, Full-Time, Jewish: Brighton, Devens, and Waltham, MA
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Chaplain to help cultivate a vibrant, inclusive, and spiritually enriching atmosphere for our Brighton, Shirley and Leland communities. In this rewarding role, you will nurture a pluralistic and dynamic spiritual life, providing compassionate care through both one-on-one and group support.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide spiritual care to individuals at times of joy and when they are ill, grieving, emotionally distraught, struggling with healthcare decision-making, or nearing end-of-lifeddd
- Foster spiritual well-being of staff within the workplace
- Respond to communal crises
- Lead annual programs such as community memorial services, and religious holidays, coordination with local clergy as needed
- Lead groups grounded in spiritual themes with expertise to best serve our Christian and non-Jewish residents.
- Advise and collaborate with Resident Services staff in planning and leading interfaith educational, volunteer, multigenerational programs
- Provide formal and informal staff education to promote cultural competency with the faiths represented in the resident population
- Work closely with the Director of Spiritual Care to solicit and implement resident feedback concerning spiritual care programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- 3-5 years of related experience
- Clinical Pastoral Education, minimum of 1 unit, additional units and BCCI board certification preferred
- Master of Divinity or equivalent preferred
- Ordination preferred
- Program development and community organizing experience preferred
- Experience working with older adults
- Fluent in Russian, Mandarin and/or Cantonese preferred
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and Google Docs Suites; familiarity with Salesforce desired but not required
- Have sufficient transportation to travel as needed between all 2Life locations
2Life has been at the heart of positive change in the affordable senior housing ecosystem since 1965, with our residents at the center of everything we do. Our mission is to ensure that all seniors have the opportunity to thrive regardless of their income level or background. To that end, we develop, own, operate, and provide supportive services to every one of our communities. In all we do, we advocate for and empower older adults to age with purpose and joy, meeting the integrated needs of seniors guided by our shared values of kindness, community, and repairing the world.
2Life owns and operates over 1,500 apartments, 94% of which are affordable, located on campuses in Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Framingham, and Devens, Massachusetts. Another 500+ apartments are in development in Devens, Lynn, Mattapan, Newton, and Waltham, Massachusetts. We anticipate continued growth in the size of our portfolio, the geography in which we operate, and the diversity of our residents in terms of race, ethnicity, income levels, and need for supportive services. For example, in 2025 we will add a new community, Opus Newton from 2Life Communities, that creates an exciting living option for middle-income seniors.
BENEFITS AND MORE:
We offer a very rich benefit plan which for individuals adds 27% on top of the base pay and over 30% for employee +1 and families. Our rewards program includes but not limited to:
- Robust medical and dental plan
- Vision
- Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- Pet insurance
- And more!
The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
We desire to build and cultivate an inclusive environment that brings together a diverse workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
Additional information can be found here.
Director of Lewis Center for Church Leadership, Full-Time, Wesleyan: Washington, DC
The Director of Lewis Center for Church Leadership at Wesley Theological Seminary is responsible for bringing the mission and vision to life:
Mission: The Lewis Center provides the knowledge and skills for clergy and laity to achieve the church’s mission creatively and faithfully in a fast-changing world.
Vision: The Lewis Center equips clergy and laity to lead with excellence.
Because of the critical need for leadership in the church, the Director is the primary face of the Lewis Center to its various external constituencies working with the President to build relationships with external partners (i.e., denominational leaders, pastors, key lay leaders, non-profit leaders, foundations, funders, etc.) and internal partners at the seminary. And so, the Director needs to bring national prominence in the field of church leadership and have strong ecumenical and Pan-Methodist connections. As an Administrative Faculty member, possess a terminal degree and/or equivalent standing as a recognized thought-leader who understands the challenges and opportunities of congregational life.
The Director works closely with the President and Dean and the Lewis Center Steering Committee to set the strategic direction of the Lewis Center’s work with a focus on innovation that leads to a sustainable business model for the Lewis Center and the Seminary. The Director is responsible for managing and working collaboratively with a staff of six full-time and three part-time individuals in the development of Lewis Center projects and programs. These include:
- The Lewis Fellows leadership development program for outstanding young clergy
- The Church Leadership Doctor of Ministry tracks
- Ongoing research initiatives on changes in the religious workforce
- The Seminary’s Practice in Ministry and Mission field education program
- A growing array of online learning programs to prepare clergy and laity for effective ministry
- Online resources including the Lewis Center’s website (churchleadership.com), its weekly e-newsletter, Leading Ideas, biweekly Leading Ideas Talks podcasts, and an ever-growing presence on various social media platforms
The Director works with the Center staff and the Seminary Admissions Office to recruit students for Lewis Center programs. The Director is responsible for securing and managing program and project grants and works with the President and the Development Office to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift donors.
Qualifications
The following skills and abilities are essential for a successful candidate:
- Has excellent written and oral communication skills
- Stays informed of current church and secular leadership trends
- Creatively develops church resources and presentations
- Is able to keep multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously
- Is responsive to customer needs related to current and new products and resources
- Is skilled at cultivating writers and podcast guests
Send a letter of interest and a list of three references to crobinson@wesleyseminary.edu
Camp Executive Director, Full-Time, UU: Rowe, MA
Rowe Camp and Conference Center (Rowe, MA) is an historic camp and retreat space in the mountains of northwest Massachusetts that builds community and transforms lives by creating opportunities for people to explore, reflect, grow and play. Our vision: a world filled with people who are actively creating inclusive, participatory communities filled with joy, respect, love, and a little bit of weirdness.
Nestled in the picturesque Berkshires in the town of Rowe, Massachusetts, Rowe provides camps, retreats, and workshops for people of all ages. In the summer months between late June and September, Rowe offers camp programs for youth and adults that foster a strong sense of community, promote self-exploration and creative expression, and create strong bonds and lifelong friendships. The spirit of Rowe continues in spring and fall when we function as a welcoming in-person and online workshop and retreat center for people seeking to explore their creativity and interests, reflect on their lives and the world we live in, learn or practice a new skill, and gather together in community. Online workshops are offered throughout the year. Since its founding 100 years ago, Rowe has welcomed thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life and has become a beloved home to generations of “Rowies.” People love Rowe and they love themselves for coming to Rowe.
This year, Rowe celebrates the 100th anniversary of summer camps with a Centennial Celebration in June. Established in 1924 by Reverend Anita Trueman Pickett, the camp was envisioned as a sanctuary to confront and address the pressing issues of race, industry, and war. Then in 1974, Executive Director Douglas Wilson inaugurated Rowe as a retreat and workshop space for adults to explore far-ranging subjects in community with one another. Since then, Rowe has evolved into a vibrant camp and retreat community that is welcoming, loving, and human-centered for everyone we serve.
Role Overview:
Rowe is in search of an Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. The Executive Director of Rowe will serve as the organization’s visionary leader and operational steward. From crafting strategic initiatives to overseeing day-to-day operations, this person will be instrumental in ensuring the continued success and sustainability of Rowe. With a focus on fostering a culture of inclusivity and hospitality, the Executive Director will lead with empathy, integrity, and a passion for our mission and vision.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute short and long-term strategic goals aligned with Rowe’s mission and vision.
- Program Management: Plan a calendar of mission-aligned programming in collaboration with the Board and staff. Direct the organization, coordination, and management of camps, retreats and workshops. Develop marketing strategy and oversee implementation.
- Financial Oversight: Safeguard financial resources to ensure the long-term health of Rowe. Develop and implement effective financial strategies, systems, and processes. Work with the board on the annual budget. Ensure compliance with audit and tax requirements.
- People Management: Manage the recruitment, hiring, and development of a highly effective year-round staff team as well as surge staffing as needed. Oversee the hiring, training and supervision of summer camp directors. Provide all employees with coaching, mentorship, performance management and reviews. Manage, engage with, and leverage a robust roster of volunteers.
- Revenue Generation: Drive revenue and ensure sustainability by generating opportunities for use of the facilities. With the Board, support fundraising and membership campaigns to meet annual fundraising goals.
- Summer Camp Management: Serve as camp manager during youth summer camps and/or delegate related responsibilities to staff and/or volunteers. Ensure compliance with health, licensing, and other requirements. Work with co-directors to respond to emergent needs during camp.
- Facility Management: Closely monitor the health of facilities including 21 buildings on our 50 acre campus. Maintain a roster of current and upcoming projects. Obtain bids and oversee work with contractors and volunteers. Respond promptly to unexpected building and grounds repairs.
- Community Engagement: Establish and maintain welcoming and collaborative relationships with constituents, including campers, attendees, guests, donors, Unitarian Universalist congregations, the Unitarian Universalist Association, and other stakeholders. Lead outreach efforts to promote Rowe and its programs to diverse audiences. Continue to develop and maintain connection to Rowe’s volunteer base.
- Board Relationships: Meet regularly with the Board executive committee to identify and meet benchmarks and deliverables. Prepare and deliver Executive Director reports for monthly board meetings. Liaise with committee chairs to share information and collaborate on current projects.
Who You Are:
Required Qualifications: (We encourage applicants who meet a majority of the requirements below to apply, even if you do not meet all of them.)
- At least three years of progressive leadership and management experience in a nonprofit organization, preferably in camping, education, ministry, adult facilitation, hospitality or a related field.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- A connection to and understanding of youth and/or human development.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to execute and/or learn sound and responsible budget management practices.
- Ability to generate organizational revenue, and lead budget management, fundraising (individual giving), and strategic organizational planning.
- Technical ability to comfortably operate: a client relationship management system, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workplace, Quickbooks, and HR and payroll management systems.
- Familiarity with or ability to learn nonprofit governance and labor laws, procurement practices, GAAP standards.
- Familiarity with or ability to learn Massachusetts Recreational Camp laws.
- Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate, such as with staff, the Board, volunteers, alumni, and other stakeholder groups.
- Strong community engagement, partnership building, and relationship-building skills.
Values you hold:
- Exemplify Rowe’s core values of being welcoming, accepting and inclusive.
- Understand the resource constraints of non-profit organizations and the necessity to wear many hats and creatively solve problems.
- Always seek understanding in your interactions with others inside and outside of the organization.
- Appreciation for Unitarian Universalist (UU) values of interdependence, pluralism, justice, transformation, generosity, and equity; with all values being centered around love.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Experience as a camp or retreat center director, or experience leading youth programming or adult conference programming.
- Experience working closely with a board of trustees/directors
- Demonstrated success contributing to fundraising efforts yielding at least low 6 figures, annually.
- Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Compensation:
- The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience. Annual performance raises are determined with the Board. Benefits for full-time staff also include medical and dental coverage, a retirement plan, and paid sick and vacation time.
- The Rowe Center provides a rare opportunity to live your values in the workplace. High priority is placed on community, acceptance and joyful work and life. Rowe also offers an employee housing program (some food, all utilities included, and a rental subsidy so employees can not only work, but also live on our tranquil 50-acre wooded campus nestled in the heart of the Berkshire mountains.
- Intangible benefits of the position include living and working in the beautiful hardwood forests of western Massachusetts and interacting with a community of forward-thinking, ethical, and progressive people who are seeking to collectively do good in the world.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for three references to hiring@rowecenter.org. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by April 8, 2025. The ideal start date is no later than September 1, 2025.
Rowe Camp and Conference Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents of our community and strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status is not tolerated.
Additional information can be found at: www.rowecenter.org
BUSTH Hosts Spring 2025 Bi-Annual Lowell Lecture
On March 25, 2025, the Boston University School of Theology with the generous support of the Lowell Institute was proud to sponsor the bi-annual Lowell Lecture in the Moore Community Center at 745 Commonwealth Avenue. Dr. Marcia Riggs, womanist theology and professor emerita at Columbia Theological Seminary, delivered her lecture titled “Womanist Moral Imagination for Living in an Absolutist Culture.” The lecture explored how womanist moral imagination can help answer the question "How do we facilitate authentic moral community?"
Dr. Riggs was introduced by emilie m. townes, Professor of Religion and Black Studies, and respondents to the lecture were Assistant Professor of Religion and Society Luther Young, Jr. and PhD candidate La Ronda Barnes.
Watch the full event below.
The Lowell Lecture is made possible by the generous support from the Lowell Institute.
Campus Minister, Full-Time, Interfaith: Davis, CA
CA House at UC Davis (aka The Cal Aggie Christian Association) is seeking a full-time Interfaith Campus Minister to join our vibrant, diverse, inclusive, progressive staff as we minister to college students from a wide variety of religious, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual identities, cultures and countries. In addition to serving as a progressive Christian ministry at UCD sponsored by the PCUSA, UMC, and UCC denominations, CA House has hosted an intentional Multifaith Living Community (MLC) of approximately 40 students since 2008. Thus, our programming focuses on both Christian and Multifaith formation, social and environmental justice, and building community while striving to meet the spiritual and basic needs of our students.
CA House Mission Statement:
Rooted in a tradition of ecumenical, progressive campus ministry since 1916, the Cal Aggie Christian Association at UC Davis (CA House) serves the Christian student community through faith-based programs grounded in four basic values: community, faith, social justice, and sustainable living. In addition, situated in an increasingly diverse multifaith environment, CA House embraces and serves students of all faiths and strives to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding. CA House offers a caring, inclusive community where all students can feel free to engage in open discussion and exploration of questions of faith (their own and others’), vocation, and personal identity and growth. CA House is committed to putting faith into action and actively seeks opportunities to promote peace and social justice.
Position Summary:
The Interfaith Campus Minister (CM) is responsible for creating and maintaining the supportive community essential to achieving the organization’s mission. The CM is required to build working relationships with the professional and student staff at CA House, as well as with multiple constituencies including UC Davis departments, sponsoring denominations, and leaders of faith-based organizations and congregations.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Interfaith Campus Minister has responsibility for programs, pastoral care, community relations, and, along with the staff and Board of Directors, execution of the organization’s mission.
40% Program Development and Implementation:
- Develop and implement a weekly Open Table Multifaith Program in collaboration with the program staff, throughout each week of the Academic Year (Fall, Winter, Spring Quarters)
- [If the CM is a Christian] Develop and implement a weekly progressive Christian Fellowship that features worship, open discussion, and multiple viewpoints throughout each week of the Academic Year (Fall, Winter, Spring Quarters)
- Develop, implement, and maintain programming raising issues related to students' spiritual development and our core values: sustainability, social justice, community, and faith
- In collaboration with community partners, develop and implement programs for the broader CA House community at least twice in the academic year.
- With the Community Coordinator, plan 3 retreats each year for the MLC students
- With the Community Coordinator, provide mentoring and supervision to paid student interns and student Community Advisors for leadership development
25% Ministerial Duties:
- Provide spiritual/pastoral care to students and other members of the academic community
- [if the CM is Christian] Perform communion and baptism as requested
- Provide mentoring/counseling of students in leadership development
- Identify projects and provide students with opportunities to promote social justice and sustainable living
- Along with the staff, provide community and interpersonal conflict mediation, oversight, and management
20% Campus/Church/Community Relations:
- In concert with the ED, serve as a spokesperson for CA House in the Davis and Sacramento communities
- Maintain an active membership in UC Davis University Religious Council (URC)
- Interface with Davis United Methodist Church (DUMC), Davis Community Church (DCC), and the UCC , as well as denominational higher education programs including but not limited to the United Methodist Campus Ministry Association, UMC Conference Board on Higher Education Ministries and General Board on Higher Education Ministries, UCC Council for Youth and Young Adult Ministries
- Maintain a visible presence and engagement with Davis United Methodist Church and Davis Community Church
- Maintain collaborative relationships with ministers of DUMC and DCC
- Preach at partner churches when requested
- Maintain collaborative relationships with Davis Interfaith Groups including but not limited to Celebration of Abraham, Davis Area Interfaith Leaders (DAIR) Network, Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network (YIIN), and Interfaith Housing Justice, Davis
- When possible, welcome other entities to use CA House for spiritual development and social justice activities.
10% Board of Directors:
- Prepare quarterly written reports on CA House programs
- Serve as a resource for identifying local, regional, and national trends that could impact our organization
- Work alongside ED, staff, and Board of Directors to shape and implement the vision of the organization.
5% Other duties as requested
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Knowledge of and specialized training in interfaith/multifaith ministry
- Desire to work with and minister to college students (both undergraduate and graduate)
- Personal commitment to CA House’s core values: community, faith, sustainability, and social justice
- Proven knowledge of LGBTQ+ ministry, experience, and theologies
- Ability to work collaboratively with professional staff and student interns. We seek someone interested in sharing the load of ministry as a team, learning from each other, and setting an example of how we can embody multifaith living on a daily basis
- As college students are nocturnal, the bulk of our programs happen in the evenings or on weekends, thus the CM must be comfortable with working at night several times each week during the school year, and leading overnight retreats on weekends
- Masters in Divinity, Religion, or related field required; a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is preferred
Salary and Benefits:
- Position is 11-months, salaried, full-time exempt
- Annual Compensation: $68,640-$70,000
- Paid Employee Time Off (ETO) and holidays
- Benefits (health and retirement) package available, to be negotiated depending upon denominational/faith tradition expectations
- Continuing education fund
If you believe you are called to be our next Interfaith Campus Chaplain, please email your resumé or CV, a cover letter, and the names of 5 professional references who have known you in a work or ministry context (with phone numbers and email addresses) to jobs@cahouse.org. Your application will be acknowledged by email. Applications are due by Friday, April 18, 2025 by 5 pm pacific time.
Additional information can be found at www.cahouse.org/were-hiring
Sabbatical Coverage Pastor, Full/Part-Time, UCC: Lexington, MA
The Associate Minister of Hancock Church will be on sabbatical for four months beginning the last week in April. Hancock Church seeks a sabbatical coverage pastor to work with the Senior Minister to cover the duties of the Associate Minister during this time. It is not mandatory that the sabbatical coverage pastor be ordained. Recent seminary graduates or those in the ordination process are welcome to apply. This is a good opportunity for a newer minister to be part of a multi-staff team and continue to grow in their ministry and leadership. It would also be a good opportunity for a more seasoned minister to work with a progressive, vibrant, and engaged congregation.
This could be a full time or part time position depending on the needs of the church and the chosen candidate.
Dates: April 28th through August 17th, 2025 (with some flexibility on exact dates)
Responsibilities include:
Leading worship:
- In the morning worship service the minister will preach approximately 10 Sundays, and perform other worship leadership duties regularly.
- The minister will take primary leadership of worship services when the Senior Minister is on vacation or away for continuing education.
- The minister will help to lead and conclude Worship at the Well for the remainder of the program year.
- The minister will work with the Worship Design Team to plan and set up the worship space in the transitional space once the sanctuary renovation begins.
Providing pastoral care:
- The minister will work with the Congregational Care team, and the Senior Minister to provide pastoral care for the congregation.
- The minister will work with the Board of Deacons to plan and execute the Senior Picnic for the older members of the congregation.
- The minister will assist with, or lead, any funerals or memorial services.
Providing faith formation:
- The minister will co-lead confirmation. This includes co-leading the service of confirmation in Sunday morning worship.
- The minister will lead an adult formation offering (i.e. Bible study, book discussion, etc).
Other leadership and pastoral duties:
- The minister will work with the Student Minister to wrap up the Church School year, and plan an end of year event. This could be part of the end of the program year picnic.
- The minister will take primary lead on staff meetings in the Senior Minister’s absence.
- The minister will work collaboratively with the Senior Minister, all other staff members, the moderators, and church leadership.
Pay is commensurate with experience. To apply please send a letter of interest and resume to: Rev. Dr. Barbara L. Callaghan, Senior Pastor, via email: office@hancockchurch.org or mail: Hancock United Church of Christ, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421.
Additional information about the church can be found at: www.hancockchurch.org
Director of Youth Ministries and Outreach, Full-Time, UCC: Lexington, MA
Hancock United Church of Christ in Lexington, MA is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministries and Outreach. A successful candidate will have education and experience in ministering to youth and their families, working on a church staff team, initiating outreach into the community and beyond, and the ability to plan, oversee and implement three programs: Church School, the Junior Youth Organization (JYO), and Hancock Youth Group (HYG). A successful candidate will also have an entrepreneurial eye toward building partnerships within the community that promote Hancock Church’s vision, mission and values.
Hours: Full-time, including Sundays.
Compensation: $65,000 (benefits-eligible, cafeteria plan)
Reports to the Senior Minister; supervises the Student Minister for Children and Families
Youth Ministry:
In all three areas of youth ministry, the candidate will build a culture of joy, engagement and inclusivity for families and youth.
1) Church School Leadership
- Work with the Student Minister for Children and Families to implement Church School on Sunday mornings
- Give a children’s message in the worship service
- Lead chapel time in Church School
- Choose the curriculum and manage its implementation
- Hire and train Church School teachers if needed
- Supervise the Student Minister of Children and Families
2) Build and lead the Hancock Youth Group (HYG)
- Hold weekly Hancock Youth Group meetings
- Lead 2 youth retreats per year
- Plan and lead a youth mission trip
3) Build and lead the Junior Youth Organization (JYO)
- Hold an average of 3 JYO meetings per month
- Lead Confirmation, alternating each year with Our Whole Lives, including approximately two retreats
- Complete Our Whole Lives training for multiple age groups
4) Facilitate Community Partnerships
- Develop and nurture partnerships with local youth organizations that align with Hancock’s mission, fostering opportunities for shared programming, service projects, and community engagement
- Collaborate with church leadership and members to integrate youth-focused partnerships into our broader mission activities, ensuring alignment with our values of inclusion, justice, and community-building
- Serve as a bridge between the church and partner organizations, facilitating communication, coordinating joint initiatives, and supporting youth engagement
As a developing role at Hancock Church, the responsibilities of this position are expected to evolve over time. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping and growing our community partnerships with youth organizations, requiring both vision and flexibility.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in theology, religious studies, education, or a related field preferred
- 3-5 years of experience working with youth and families in a church or faith-based setting
- Solid understanding of progressive Christian theology and an ability to create an inclusive, welcoming space for youth of diverse backgrounds
- Comfort leading youth in faith exploration, community service, and social justice initiatives
- Strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills to coordinate volunteers, youth programming, and community partnerships
- Experience planning retreats, mission trips, and youth events
- Ability to identify and develop partnerships with local youth organizations that align with Hancock Church’s values
- Excellent communication skills, Flexible and adaptable, creative, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
For more information, visit the church website: www.hancockchurch.org