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. It also shares our hopes for a new rector and an invitation to apply for the position on or before October 26, 2024.
Download the Good Samaritan Parish Profile (18 Mb PDF)
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
Applications should be sent to the Rev. Canon Gwynn Lynch, Canon to the Ordinary, at , with the subject line “Good Samaritan Rector Application.”
The application should include:
• A letter of interest addressed to Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, that highlights why you believe you may be called to serve as Rector of Good Samaritan
• Your OTM portfolio
• Your Resumé or Curriculum Vitae