Clergy Opportunities

Explore current ways to serve. All roles are unpaid / voluntary and mission-driven.

Ordained Clergy Roles

Priest Ordained Unpaid / Voluntary

Word & Sacrament shepherding of a community; preaching, Eucharist, and cure of souls.

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Responsibilities

Celebrate the Eucharist and other sacraments; preach faithfully from Scripture.
Provide pastoral care (visitation, counsel, prayer) and guide parish governance.
Form and supervise deacons, acolytes, and lay ministers.

Qualifications

Baptized & confirmed; discernment + formation completed; examined in Scripture, doctrine, sacraments, ethics.
Maturity, integrity, and accountability (bi-vocational service is normal).

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Deacon Ordained Unpaid / Voluntary

Embodies service at the margins; assists at the altar; proclaims the Gospel and intercedes.

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Responsibilities

Assist in liturgy; proclaim the Gospel; preach with permission.
Lead intercessions and pastoral outreach; mobilize works of mercy.
Serve the poor, sick, imprisoned, and marginalized.

Qualifications

Baptized & confirmed; discernment + formation; examined in Scripture and pastoral care.
Servant leadership and integrity.

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Diocesan Bishop Ordained Unpaid / Voluntary

Oversees a region; pastors clergy; safeguards doctrine; ordains deacons and priests.

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Responsibilities

Ordain clergy; visit congregations; maintain pastoral oversight.
Uphold doctrine; resolve disputes in charity and law.
Lead diocesan liturgies; foster ecumenical relationships.

Qualifications

Substantial priestly/pastoral experience; exemplary character.
Leadership & conflict-resolution skill; transparent, safeguarding culture.

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Country Bishop Ordained Unpaid / Voluntary

Oversees the Church across a nation; appoints diocesan bishops; represents the Church.

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Responsibilities

Appoint/oversee diocesan bishops; define diocesan boundaries.
Safeguard doctrine; support formation & unity.
Represent the Church nationally and ecumenically.

Qualifications

Seasoned episcopal/pastoral leader; trusted for faith and professionalism.
Appointment in communion with the Presiding Bishop.

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Canonical Bylaw Offices

Archivist of the HCCoG Canonical Unpaid / Voluntary

Safeguards records and history with independent transparency and preservation protocols.

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Responsibilities

Catalog/preserve records; maintain off-site backups; certify documents.
Supervise five assistants; protect sensitive materials and trial archives.

Qualifications

Baptized member; training in archives/preservation; proven discretion.

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Treasurer of the HCCoG Canonical Unpaid / Voluntary

Manages Church finances with rigorous transparency and independent audit culture.

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Responsibilities

Record donations & designations; oversee deposits/expenses; quarterly reports.
Coordinate annual audit; decline funds conflicting with Church values.

Qualifications

Baptized member; integrity in finance; organized; collaborative with Archivist.

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Clerk / Scribe (Conference & Trials) Canonical Unpaid / Voluntary

Keeps official minutes and verbatim records for episcopal conferences and ecclesiastical trials.

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Responsibilities

Produce accurate minutes; file certified transcripts with the Archivist.
Manage exhibits and procedural records.

Qualifications

Appointed term service; precision and confidentiality required.

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Church Attorneys (as appointed) Canonical Unpaid / Voluntary

Serve as counsel in ecclesiastical trials to ensure justice and faithful canonical procedure.

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Responsibilities

Act as prosecution or defense when appointed.
Safeguard fairness, transparency, and victims’ dignity.

Qualifications

Knowledge of bylaws/canonical procedure; exemplary ethics.

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Office & Support Staff

Archivist’s Assistants (×5) Support Unpaid / Voluntary

Support archival intake, digitization, and preservation under the Archivist’s supervision.

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Responsibilities

Scan/index records; handle materials with approved methods.
Assist with basic conservation and disaster-readiness tasks.

Qualifications

Detail-oriented; trainable in archival best practices; maintains confidentiality.

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Financial Support Staff Support Unpaid / Voluntary

Assist the Treasurer with meticulous record-keeping and audit-ready reporting.

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Responsibilities

Prepare receipts; reconcile statements; organize quarterly reports.
Coordinate document transfer to the Archivist.

Qualifications

Trustworthy, organized, comfortable with spreadsheets and checklists.

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Clerk / Scribe (Parish & Vestry) Support Unpaid / Voluntary

Records minutes and actions for parish vestry/committees; coordinates filings.

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Responsibilities

Produce accurate minutes; maintain action logs and archives.

Qualifications

Precise, discreet, dependable communicator.

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Liturgical Support Staff Support Unpaid / Voluntary

Serve the assembly’s prayer with reverence in defined roles during worship.

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Roles

Acolytes/Servers: candles, cross, thurible, lavabo.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: assist with the chalice.
Readers/Intercessors: proclaim Scripture and lead prayers.
Standard Bearers: carry insignia in procession.
Music Ministers: lead psalms, hymns, sacred song.

Qualifications

Reliability, prayerful demeanor, willingness to train to standards of reverence.

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