The Search for the New Rector of Bruton Parish Church
The Search Committee for the 35th Rector of Bruton Parish Church welcomes you to this page of the website, where we wish to provide information about the search process to parishioners and interested candidates. The committee was appointed by the Vestry and convened in May, 2009. We soon composed this prayer for guidance, said regularly at meetings and worship: Almighty God, giver of every good gift: look graciously upon Bruton Parish Church; incline to your will as one the hearts, minds and souls of those who shall choose a new rector so that they might understand our congregation’s needs, wants and dreams, and your purpose for our parish. Kindle consensus among us by the flame of your Holy Spirit; help us to find a leader to inspire us to walk in your way, a preacher to teach your word, a pastor to nourish the spiritual needs of your flock, and a shepherd to nurture our stewardship of your many gifts. All this we ask through your son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We invite you to read our Parish Profile (please click the link below). The Profile is the culmination of information gathered from a parish-wide survey and listening group sessions, and describes all facets of our parish life.
The Search Committee members are reviewing application materials of clergy from around the country. These materials consist of Church Deployment Office profiles, résumés, cover letters, and letters of recommendation. The Parish Profile serves as our guide to judge the "fit" between a person's stated qualifications and the qualifications we seek in our next rector. The committee's work in August will be planning telephone interviews with identified candidates. These conversations will allow for exchange of information, and help us determine whom we would like to meet in person. We are approaching the time when we will no longer be receiving names for consideration. If you wish to submit a name, please do so as soon as possible by sending an email to searchcommittee@brutonparish.org or to Isabel W. Burch, Chair, Bruton Parish Search Committee, P.O. Box 184, Williamsburg, Virginia, 23187-0184. Thank you for keeping us and this important process in your prayers.
