Ministerial Search
We are delighted to serve East Shore as your Ministerial Search Committee. We are honored to have been entrusted with the sacred duty of faithfully, inclusively, and transparently conducting East Shore’s Search for our next Settled Minister.
This page is intended to keep the community informed on what we’ve been up to and how everyone can get involved.
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| Dave Baumgart | Martin Cox | Ann Fletcher | Leta Hamilton | Julie Heise | Connie Hirnle | David Langrock |
Upcoming Events
Join us for one of our upcoming events to help in our search for East Shore’s next settled minister!
The Committee Members
The Committee Members were nominated by the congregation, selected by the Search Nominating Committee, and approved at the annual congregational meeting in the Spring of 2021.
We have elected Ann Fletcher as our chair and our other members are Dave Baumgart, Martin Cox, Leta Hamilton, Connie Hirnle, and David Langrock.
If you would like to contact the search committee, we ask that you please click the button below.
UUA Minister SeARCH PROCESS
Our High-Level Timeline is:
- Fall ’21—Complete congregational input to the UUA
- Winter ’21—Interview Candidates
- Spring ’22—Determine Final Candidate
- May ’22—If we have a successful match, Final Candidate Visit to ESUC and Congregational Vote
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August ’22—New Settled Minster starts
News & Resources
January Ministerial Search Update: Minister Applications, Interviews and Narrowing the Field
December has been a time of preparation for Ministerial Candidate interviews. Using feedback from the Congregational Surveys, Cottage Meetings and Focus Groups, the Search Committee has drafted...
Ministerial Search: Update and the Next Chapter
Dear East Shore Family, The Ministerial Search Committee has been hard at work in the month of November and we want to share our progress and share our immense gratitude for the outpouring of...
Add to the Congregational Record
If you haven’t had the chance to provide input for the Congregational Record, please feel free to email the Search Committee. We value every member’s feedback....
Register Now for Beyond Categorical Thinking Workshop and Cottage Meetings
Dear East Shore Members & Friends, The Ministerial Search Committee is inviting you to participate in two important online events: • Ministerial Search Cottage Meetings: September 19, 22, 26,...
Julie Heise joins Ministerial Search Committee
Caroline Haessly recently resigned from the Ministerial Search Committee. Per East Shore Bylaws, the Board may appoint a replacement. The Search Nominating Committee was asked to recommend an East...
Ministerial Search Committee: Building our Future Together
Hello East Shore Community! We are delighted to have begun in earnest our journey as your Ministerial Search Committee. Back in June, at the Annual Congregational Meeting, you all entrusted us with...