Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
3424 Ridge Pike
Collegeville, PA 19426
610.631.0280
www.tpuuf.org

Position Available: Minister

Reports to:  Board of Trustees

Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is accepting applications for a half-time contract minister position for one year, with the potential for long-term employment,

Job Description for Minister at TPUUF 

General

• Be enthusiastic about the Fellowship and a dynamic force that will attract and retain members
• Be easily approachable and a presence in the congregation and at fellowship activities
• Maintain a professional demeanor, including working cooperatively with the DLFD
• Be forward-minded and innovative with an eye on implementing fresh ideas and new techniques that meet today’s challenges
• Be aware of the importance of the appearance of the building and grounds, and interact appropriately with the congregation to maintain and improve it

Worship

• Minister will assume responsibility for 27 worship services per year and work closely with the Worship Committee who will coordinate the remainder of the services of the year.
• Provide Sunday experiences that are thought-provoking, energetic and inspirational
• Provide spiritual leadership and coordination for seasonal celebrations and rites of passage (weddings, child dedications, funerals and memorial services)
• Encourage spiritual development of members and friends in conjunction with the Fellowship’s LFD program

Organizational Ministry

• Supervise the Office Assistant, in consultation with Board of Trustees.
• Participate in the annual evaluations of church personnel, both contract and staff
• Not required to keep regular office hours at the church, but should be available upon request for individual appointments and consultations
• Attend monthly board meetings, as a non-voting attendee, offering counsel and support

Pastoral Care

• Serve members in their need for pastoral care
• Be skilled and proactive in seeking conflict resolution

Prophetic Outreach

• Be a witness to social justice issues of importance to the fellowship

Personal and Professional Growth

• Participate in the multi-faith ministerial leadership community

Send resumé to:

Preston Luitweiler, President
Thomas Paine Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
3424 Ridge Pike
Collegeville, PA 19426
[email protected]

Resumés will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.