Purpose

Transition Ministry guides individuals, congregations, and institutions through times of discernment and calling, especially as it relates to congregations. In this diocese, the process is overseen by the Transitional Ministry Officer (TMO), the Rev. Meredyth Albright who is experienced and trained in transition and interim ministry.

Questions about the transition process should be directed to the Transition Ministry Officer.

Office of Transitional Ministry

• The Episcopal Church's OTM Portfolio database captures and highlights gifts and skills of the clergy and laity. With gifts, skills, and calls to ministry identified and shared, the Church can enter into ministry transitions.​ Log into the database here (includes information for first time users).

Current

Vicar - St. John's, New London

Transition Process

Each transition is unique, but there are common variables. The outline below is simply general . A specific outline for each call is developed with the Transition Ministry Officer.

Transition 1: Separation and Planning

• Cleric determines leave taking, consults with Bishop
• Announcement to vestry and congregation
• Process planning with Transition Ministry Officer (TMO)
• Form Transition Team (departing cleric, interim cleric, arriving cleric)

Transition 2: Self-Study

• Appointment of interim cleric
• Form Search Team
• Congregation conducts self-study

Transition 3: Discernment

• Clergy search
• Discernment of matches, phone/online interviews
• Report candidates to Vestry, on-site visits

Transition 4: Call to New Ministry

• Determination, issuing the call, finalizing Covenant
• Announcing the call
• Preparing for arrival

Transition 5: Arrival

• First Sunday
• Orientation with Congregation and Diocesan Office
• Celebration of New Ministry scheduled