Search Committee at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension
Prayer for the calling of a new Rector
Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a rector for this parish, that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us for our ministries; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Search Committee Members:
 Miles Powell Chair |
 Pat Turner Vice-Chair |
|
 Anne Boyer |
 Tamara Collins |
 Debbie Graves |
 Guy Guarino |
 Louis Hackney |
 Nancy Linker |
 Hilda Moffitt Vestry Representative |
 Tommy Shores |
 Vince Trollan |
Updates:
The Parish Profile is now on the Ascension website. Parishioners who have requested a printed copy will receive it
by the end of July.
The Search Ministry has placed ads in two national publications - Episcopal Life and The Living Church.
They have started screening candidates and will continue to receive applications from the Diocesan Office through the end of August.
The Diocesan deployment officer and Bishop only do a background check on candidates. The Search Ministry analyzes and
evaluates candidates and ultimately recommends a candidate to the Vestry for their approval.
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
The Parish Profile is now on the Ascension website. Parishioners who have requested a printed copy will receive it by the end of July.
The Search Ministry has placed ads in two national publications - Episcopal Life and The Living Church. They have started screening
candidates and will continue to receive applications from the Diocesan Office in August. The Diocesan deployment officer
and Bishop only do a background check on candidates. The Search Ministry analyzes and evaluates candidates and ultimately recommends a
candidate to the Vestry for their approval.
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
The Search Committee has completed the Parish Profile. It will be posted on Ascension's website, ascensionhickory.org, in July.
Parishioners are encouraged to read it online or to print their own copy from our website. Those who need a printed copy from the
Search Committee should leave their names with Dottie Obst in the Parish Office.
The Search Committee has placed ads announcing Ascension's position for a full-time rector in two national publications -- Episcopal Life,
the July-August edition, and LivingChurch, July 16 and August 6 editions.
Ann Fritschner from the Diocese has posted our opening for rector in the Deployment booth at convention. Applications must first go to the
The Rev. Deacon Ann Fritschner, Canon for Deployment, Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina, deployment@diocesewnc.org. Ann Fritschner
will forward names of applicants to the Search Committee after the Bishop gives his approval for each name submitted. Any parishioner who
wishes to submit a name of a potential candidate for the position of rector for Ascension should send the name to Ann Fritschner at the
above email address. The name will be sent to the Search Committee after the Bishop's approval. The Search Committee should receive some
names during the summer and more in August.
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
We are in the final stages of tabulating the information from the parish surveys. The Strategic Planning Committee,
the Vestry and the Search Committee are studying the data received in the surveys. A summary overview of the information
obtained from the surveys will be provided for the congregation in late February.
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
We now have 60% of our parish surveys, electronic and paper, returned. Information from surveys received before Friday,
December 9 have been used in the early tabulation of data. All surveys, even those received after Friday, December 9,
will be part of the tabulation used in the development of the Parish Profile. The Search Committee thanks all parishioners
who completed and returned their surveys!
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
We now have 60% of our parish surveys, electronic and paper, returned. Information from surveys received before Friday,
December 9 will be tallied and used as part of our Parish Profile. After that date information received from surveys will
be acknowledged but not tallied. We thank you for returning your survey.
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
As of November 28 we have 52% of our parish surveys, electronic and paper, returned. We are still accepting surveys,
and we look forward to receiving yours if you have not yet completed it. We are calling those from whom we have not heard.
We are expecting 100 percent of the surveys!
We are beginning to tally the results of the surveys that have been returned.
You will see updates on survey results and progress of the Search Committee in church bulletins and announcements and
in e-bulletins.
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
As of November 15 we have 1/3 of our parish surveys, electronic and paper, returned. We are still expecting surveys,
and we look forward to receiving yours if you have not yet completed it. In the near future we will contact those who
have not responded.
You will see updates on survey results and progress of the Search Committee in church bulletins and announcements and
in e-bulletins.
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
Parish surveys were distributed October 30. All parishioners age 13 and up are asked to fill out a survey. We ask that you complete the survey by November 15. We are expecting 100% participation! When you have completed your survey, please remember to mail the post cardÊto indicate that you have completed the survey. Completed paper surveys can be placed in the designated basket in the church office or mailed to the church.
Correction: In the survey the Stephen Ministry should be defined as lay care givers trained to provide one-to-one listening and partnering for parishioners facing crises or life challenges.
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
Parish surveys were distributed October 30. All parishioners age 13 and up are asked to fill out a survey. We ask that you complete the survey by November 15. We are expecting 100% participation! When you have completed your survey, please remember to mail the post cardÊto indicate that you have completed the survey. Completed paper surveys can be placed in the designated basket in the church office or mailed to the church.
Correction: In the survey the Stephen Ministry should be defined as lay care givers trained to provide one-to-one listening and partnering for parishioners facing crises or life challenges.
The Search Committee encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
The Parish Survey will be distributed starting on October 30. We ask that parishioners complete the survey by November 15. We are expecting 100% participation from our parishioners! The Search Committee also encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
The Search Committee continues to work on the parish survey and its questions and format. All parishioners age 13 and up are asked to fill out a survey. The Search Committee has called parishioners to ask them if they prefer to have the survey mailed to them or if they prefer to fill out the survey on the Internet. Any parishioner who has not received a call should contact a member of the Search Committee. Please make sure the church office has your accurate contact information (i.e. phone number, mailing address andÊe-mail address). The survey will be ready by October 30 for distribution to parishioners. We ask that parishioners complete the survey by November 15. We are expecting 100% participation from our parishioners! The Search Committee also encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
The Search Committee continues to work on the parish survey and its questions and format. All parishioners age 13 and up are asked to fill out a survey. The Search Committee has called parishioners to ask them if they prefer to have the survey mailed to them or if they prefer to fill out the survey on the Internet. Any parishioner who has not received a call should contact a member of the Search Committee. Please make sure the church office has your accurate contact information (i.e. phone number, mailing address and e-mail address). The survey will be ready by October 30 for distribution to parishioners. We ask that parishioners complete the survey by November 15. We are expecting 100% participation from our parishioners! The Search Committee also encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
The Search Committee continues to work on the parish survey. We discussed the various special ministries that are or might become a part of Ascension. All parishioners age 13 and up are asked to fill out a survey. The Search Committee is preparing a final list of parishioners eligible to receive the parish survey and is calling parishioners to ask them if they prefer to have the survey mailed to them or if they prefer to fill out the survey on the internet. Any parishioner who does not receive a call should contact a member of the Search Committee. Please make sure the church office has your accurate phone number and mailing and e-mail address. The survey will be ready by the latter part of October. We are expecting 100% participation from our parishioners! The Search Committee also encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
The search committee continues to work on forming the Parsh Survey. Great care and deliberation is being taken to assure a document that is user-friendly and revealing as to the congregations wishes and how we view our ministry.
We contine to welocme comments from anyone who has an issues or suggestions. Your input is vital to the success of forming a meaningful profile.
The Search Committee continues to work on the parish survey. The parish survey is an important part of the search process and provides an opportunity for each parishioner to give input that will determine a vision for Ascension and the goals and mission of the church in the future. The new rector will be one who has the knowledge, skills and experience to carry out that vision. All parishioners age 13 and up are asked to fill out a survey. The Search Committee is in the process of calling parishioners to ask them if they prefer to have the survey mailed to them or if they would prefer to fill out the survey via the internet. Any parishioner who does not receive a call from a Search Committee member within the next week should contact a member of the Search Committee. The survey will be ready by the latter part of October. We are expecting 100% participation from our parishioners! The Search Committee also encourages parishioners to talk with Search Committee members to discuss ideas or concerns.
The Search Committee is meeting weekly and is working on the first phase of the parish survey. The parish survey is an important part of the search process and provides an opportunity for each parishioner to give input that will determine a vision for Ascension and the goals of the church in the future. The rector chosen by the Search Committee will be one who can carry out that vision. The Search Committee plans to have the survey ready for parishioners the latter part of October.