Search Process

Background and Status

In August, 2024, the previous Rector of St. Stephen's accepted a call for a new position in New York State.

A Discernment Committee was commissioned in late August with the task of searching for a new priest in charge (with intent to convert to Rector). The committee consists of a broadly representative mix of longstanding and more recent members of St. Stephen's: Greg Balchin, Malcolm Cooper, Dee David, Phyliss Jones, Mike Mc Kenney, and Linda St. George.

The Committee is in the process of gathering input from the congregation designed to answer 3 questions: Who have we been? Who are we now? Who is God calling us to be? Data is being collected in the form of a written survey and as the product of  facilitated small group sessions. The product will be a Parish Profile describing St Stephen's strengths, challenges and aspirations for the future. The profile will be made available in late October 2024. 

During the the search process St. Stephen's is welcoming the Reverend Diane Carroll as a long term "supply" pastor, who will officiate at Sunday worship and be available during the week for consultation and pastoral care. Click here to learn more about Pastor Diane.