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Please click the link to read the official announcement of St. Timothy’s new Rector: St. Timothy’s New Rector

Greetings St. Timothy’s Family! During the Easter season we reminisced upon the seeds this community has planted and the joy and love that we have been so blessed to share. As we plant our seeds, we not only have the opportunity to watch them grow…but also to watch them change. Spring is upon us, and … Read more

Thank you for your patience as we are still in the final steps of this confidential process. Currently we are tracking with the updated Rector Search Timeline. As always, your support is very much appreciated; please keep the search process in your prayers. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we are able. … Read more

While we await the results of the required background searches, candidate interviews with the Vestry and Bishop Monnot have been scheduled. The Vestry is utilizing the parish survey results we received last July as well as recommendations from the Diocese to prepare for the interview process. Please visit the website to see minor updates that … Read more

Many thanks to the Search Committee for their hard work and dedication over the past year as we search for St. Timothy’s next Rector. In January, the Search Committee gave their recommendations to the Vestry, thus completing their work for this stage of the process. The Vestry has taken their recommendations, reviewed them, and have … Read more

Search Committee members began interviews with candidates to become our next rector this week. Following these initial interviews, we will determine if follow-up conversations will be helpful. We are doing our very best to have candidates to the vestry by January. Please keep the Search process in your prayers and ask for the Holy Spirit … Read more

The Search Committee has received applications from those interested in becoming our next rector and now the hard work of reviewing them, deciding what questions to ask and who to visit begins. Deacon Jeanie shared the evaluation templates used by the diocesan search committee for the recent bishop search. Your search committee has reviewed and … Read more

Next week should be a significant milestone in our search process when we receive applications from those who are interested in becoming our next rector. We believe our parish profile, portfolio and video present a persuasive case for attracting good candidates who will help us continue to live out our mission as being Christ’s hands, … Read more

The diocese has informed us that applications received thus far are currently being vetted. This involves the Iowa Diocese consulting with the bishop in the diocese of the applicant to ensure there are no “red flags” involved with the person’s interest. In addition to misconduct, other red flags might include a candidate who has been … Read more

The diocese has confirmed receipt of our search materials. The next step will be to place ads for our position in both Episcopal News Service and The Living Church. Using both publications will ensure we cast a broad net for candidates. Once we receive final approval from the diocese, these materials (the parish profile, the … Read more