Place Position Contacts BQ Full time: Ordained or Diaconal Diane Bennett Bay of Quinte Pastoral Charge 613-284-6479 , [email protected]

Trinity United Church Smiths Falls, ON has been declared vacant for a full time Ordained or Diaconal Minister.

Trinity built in 1885 seats up to 350 people; it features much of the original gothic design of ornate marble pillars and magnificent archways. Renovations have been carried out in recent years, including the restoration of sixteen stained glass windows and the installation of a lift/elevator.

We are located in the Heart of on the banks of the historic , Ontario’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. We are located within easy driving distance of (Canada’s capital), Kingston, and . For more details on Smiths Falls, we encourage you to visit: https://www.smithsfalls.ca/

Smiths Falls is a closely knit community of caring people who come together to help each other when needed. Whether it was a fire to a row house that left many homeless, a severe injury to a boy who’s hockey career was cut short or a baby girl who needed constant care to live, Smiths Falls, a town with an average income of well below the provincial average responded to these needs!

Trinity has a long tradition of service and leadership both within the congregation and community. After a long pastorate, Trinity is a church in transition. As a congregation, our desire is to thrive and be relevant to our church family, our community and beyond. We are seeking a dynamic relationship- building leader who will help us live out our newly stated mission, vision and core-value statements which are summed up in our Motto “Connect – Inspire – Serve”.

While being responsible for supporting all aspects of the life and work of Trinity’s ministry, you will place a priority emphasis on renewing ministries of discipleship (children, youth, young families and young singles), leadership development, worship, pastoral care, and social justice and outreach. Your talents and qualifications must be appropriate to the needs and expectations of the congregation.

To apply for this full time position (or for a more detailed profile visit our website at www.trinityunitedsf.ca). Please send a letter of interest/cover letter, resumé, statement of faith, copies of certificates showing completion Boundaries and Racial Justice workshops, and a current (within the past 6 months) Police Records Check – Vulnerable Sector to David Timpson at [email protected]

The Search Committee will be accepting applications until March 17, 2017 at 4pm