Rector Search

Trinity is currently in the process of a rector search. How it works:

APRIL 2024

Rev. Tim Safford began his service at Trinity Church Newport as interim Rector

SEPTEMBER 2024

• Rector Search Teams formed, Prayer and Communications Teams began work
• First Transition Workshop, on Congregational History, with Canon Dena

OCTOBER 2024

• Rector Search Teams announced to Congregation
• Second Parish Transition Workshop on the Congregational Conversation Questions, with Canon Dena

 DECEMBER 2024

• Search Team begin to develop interview questions for first and second round of interviews

JANUARY 2025

• Profile Team Community Portfolio approved by Vestry and submitted to Canon Dena
• Compensation Worksheet approved by Vestry and submitted to Canon Dena
• Rector Search Video “rough cut” viewed by Vestry
• Clip from Rector Search Video posted to Website and Facebook

FEBRUARY 2025

• Profile posted on Office for Transition Ministry website for prospective candidates 

April 2025

• Search Committee starts applicant/candidate interviews via Zoom
  

NEXT STEPS

• Transition Team plans for the departure of the Interim and arrival of the new Rector
• Final Candidate(s) meet with the Bishop
• Vestry will vote on final selection
• Candidate offered a Letter of Agreement
• Once the Candidate accepts the call and the Bishop signs the Letter of Agreement the new Rector will be announced to the Congregation.