Dean of and Rector for St. George’s Cathedral, Kingston, Ontario

The Bishop of Ontario is seeking to appoint the of Ontario and Rector for St. George’s Cathedral in Kingston, Ontario. Founded in 1792, St. George’s is the oldest institution in Kingston and the oldest Anglican parish in Ontario. It is significant for its association with the development of the Anglican Church in Ontario, and has played a role in the religious lives of many Kingstonians. St. George’s is located in the historic heart of the City of Kingston—the largest regional centre in eastern Ontario between and Toronto and Ottawa. The city is home to almost 124,000 permanent residents as well as a significant number of students who attend Queen’s University, The Royal Military College and St. Lawrence College. These three educational institutions are significant sources of employment along with Canadian Forces Base Kingston and the cities health care institutions. A centre of recreational and cultural activities, Kingston draws many tourists each year with about 5000 of these visiting St. George’s Cathedral. The City is also a major centre for fresh water sailing, has a significant art gallery at Queen’s University, many smaller galleries, over twenty museums, several active theatrical companies, and many choirs and instrumental groups, including a very good symphony orchestra. St. George’s seeks to be one of the great cathedrals in the Anglican Church of Canada and a welcoming and influential parish church in the Diocese of Ontario. It is committed to providing a high standard of inspiration, pastoral care and hospitality; to fostering social justice; to providing emergency relief to the poor; to pursuing interfaith relationships; and to offering services to the wider Kingston community through social and outreach programs and participation in the arts. Worship is at the heart of St. George’s. Regular Sunday worship services are an 8:00 a.m. spoken Holy Eucharist and a 10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist. Sunday school for children takes place during the main part of the 10:30 liturgy. There are frequent 5 p.m. evening services: Evensong and a Contemplative Celtic Eucharist. Diocesan services such as ordinations are held at the Cathedral. Weekday services are on Wednesday 12:15 p.m. (Holy Communion) and on Thursday 10:30 a.m. (Healing Eucharist with Bible Study following). Music is the core of worship at the Cathedral. There are three choirs at the Cathedral: a volunteer adult choir, a children’s choir and a new teen choir for choristers between the ages of 13 and 18, designed to maintain the involvement of graduates of the children’s choir and encourage the involvement of other youth. Michael Capon, the current Director of Music, is an active performer, composer, conductor and teacher who in addition to directing the St. George’s choirs, is active in the musical life of the community, especially accompanying a number of secular musical organizations and theatrical performances.

The St. George’s Community is loyal, lively, energetic congregation that accomplishes much with its resources. The Incumbent will work alongside a team of dedicated and talented individuals with a strong commitment to their Cathedral. Congregational development is a high priority, along with an appreciation of Anglican tradition in traditional worship as well as more modern liturgies. Above all, the new Dean will be innovative, compassionate, open-minded and flexible. They will foster an Anglican community that celebrates the gifts and contributions of children and youth, has a pastoral heart, and a willingness to engage actively in parish life. For further information, and a copy of the parish profile, please contact The Rt. Rev. Michael Oulton, Bishop of Ontario at (613) 544-4774 ext. 129 or by email at [email protected]. Closing Date for applications is December 31, 2015. Clergy from outside the diocese must indicate that they have their bishop’s permission to seek appointment beyond their diocese. Applicants are asked to include with their request a copy of their Curriculum Vitae.