Rector Search

Calling Our Next Rector

Good Samaritan Episcopal Church is in the process of calling a new rector. After a community discernment process, much study and thoughtful discussion, our Call Committee has created a detailed parish profile. The profile shares who we are, how we worship, and how we strive to serve God, our community, and our world. We also share our hopes for a new rector. The application process closed on October 26, 2024. We are now carefully reviewing candidates, in prayer and gratitude for God’s blessings.
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Good Samaritan Parish Profile

Job Description

Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, located near the University of California, San Diego, is a blend of ancient tradition and fresh, contemporary expressions of Christianity, especially in our music. We are an open-minded, inclusive, welcoming Christian community that seeks to love God and our neighbor through worship, service, learning and community engagement. We pray the ancient creeds and we apply them to today’s issues. Our Mission is to be the gospel of Christ by holding hands, reaching out to our neighbors and striving to love and be loved.

Good Sam has a history of being ecumenical. We currently share our facilities with two other church communities – the UCSD Newman Center and a non-denominational church. We value our tradition of excellent preaching that relates the Gospel message by balancing theological insight with practical expression to support personal spiritual growth and thus support the growth and health of Good Sam.

Good Samaritan is blessed to have a four-bedroom, three-bathroom rectory located in the peaceful neighborhood of Scripps Ranch. The community is located close to hiking trails and a well- respected school district.

We seek a new rector who will foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all, regardless of background or identity. We are a community searching for a leader who can inspire, unite, and guide us forward with integrity, vision, and an open heart. We invite those interested in this ministry to view our parish profile.

Application Process

The last date to submit an application was 10/26/2024. Applications are currently being reviewed.

Prayer in a Time of Discernment

Gracious God, our Alpha and Omega, we give you thanks for endings and beginnings. Jesus, we pray that you guide our steps as we seek the next Rector of Good Samaritan. Holy Spirit, fill the applicants with your peace as they navigate the interview process. Be with the Calling Committee as they conduct interviews and discern who will shepherd Good Samaritan in the coming years. Offer us your wisdom, clarity, and joy as we deliberate together. All this we pray, in the name of the One who Loves us immeasurably. Amen.