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Transitional MinistrY

Purpose

Transition Ministry offers a guide to individuals, congregations, and institutions through times of discernment and calling, especially as it relates to congregations. In the Episcopal Diocese of Fond du Lac, the process is overseen by the Transitional Ministry Officer (TMO), the Rev. Meredyth Albright, who is experienced and trained in transition and interim ministry. Mthr. Meredyth works with the Diocesan Office and others to provide the resources and support to those congregations who are in times of transition. Questions about the transition process should be directed to the Transition Ministry Officer.
Office of Transitional Ministry
​The Episcopal Church's Office of Transition Ministry's Portfolio database captures and highlights gifts and skills of clergy and laity as well as calls to ministry.​ If you have not used the Ministry Portfolio before, instruction is provided for first-time users.
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Current Openings

None at the moment.

Transition Process

Each transition is unique, but there are common variables. A general outline is below. A specific plan for each call is developed with the congregational leadership and the Transition Ministry Officer.
Transition 1: Separation and Planning
  • Cleric determines leave taking, consults with Bishop
  • Announcement to vestry, congregation and diocese
  • 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, interviews (may be by phone, virtual and/or in-person)
  • Report candidates to Vestry, on-site visits of cleric with leadership
Transition 4: Call to New Ministry
  • Determination of call, 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
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      • Province of the Midwest
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    • Companion Diocese of Masvingo
    • Ecumenical Relationships
    • Diocesan Shield
    • Search Site
  • COVID
  • Events
    • Diocesan Calendar
    • Cursillo Ultreya | Mar 14
    • Chrism Mass | Mar 30
    • Province V Synod | May 1
    • Eucharistic Festival | Jun 26
    • Camp | June 20-July 3
    • Ordinations | Jul 10
    • Convention | Oct 29-30
  • Congregations
    • Directory
    • Faithful Innovation Learning Community
    • For Wardens and Vestry
    • For Church Administrators
    • For Church Treasurers
    • Deaneries
    • Project Resource
    • Transitional Ministry >
      • Transitional Ministries Information
  • Diocese
    • Abuse Prevention
    • Appeal
    • Clergy >
      • Clergy Information Page
      • Clergy Disciplinary Process
    • Common Trust
    • Deacons School
    • Diocesan Office >
      • Location & Staff
      • Archives >
        • Archives Information
        • Holdings
      • Congregational Financial Review Team
    • Governance & Leadership >
      • Committee Membership
      • Commission on Ministry >
        • Commission on Ministry
        • Circles of Light
        • Ordination Process Forms
      • Constitution and Canons
      • Diocesan Leadership
      • Disciplinary Board
      • Executive Council
      • Finance Committee
      • General Convention
      • Standing Committee
      • Trustees
    • Visitation
    • Websites
  • Ministries
    • Clergy Spouses' Council
    • Companion Diocese >
      • About Masvingo
      • Companion Diocese Sunday
      • Companion Diocese Relationship
    • Cursillo
    • Deacons Council
    • Mosaic Task Force >
      • Mosaic Task Force Information
      • Traces of the Trade Request
    • United Thank Offering
    • Youth Ministry >
      • Camp
      • Youth Ministry Information
      • Youth Leader Gathering
  • Resources
    • Christian Formation and Education Resources
    • Church Periodical Club
    • Devotional Resources
    • Education for Ministry
    • Health Insurance Information
    • Liturgical Resources
    • Policies & Forms
    • Supply Clergy
    • Voting Resources
  • Communication
    • Diocesan Newsletter
    • Episcopal/Anglican News Service
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    • Facebook
    • Images on Flickr
    • News
    • YouTube Diocesan Channel
  • Revival
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