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1 33 West Dixon Avenue, Oakwood, OH 45419, United States Weekly Average Sunday Attendance (ASA) 102 Number of Weekend Worship Services 2 Number of Weekday Worship Services 1 Number of Other per Month Worship Services 0 Current Annual Compensation Cash Stipend Housing / Rectory Detail Utilities SECA reimbursement Compensation Available for New Position $66000 Housing Available for Pension Plan We're in compliance with CPF requirements. Healthcare Options Dental Housing Equity Allowance in Clergy+1 budget Annual Equity Amount Vacation Weeks Vacation Weeks Details Continuing Education Weeks Continuing Education Weeks 4 2 (standard) Details Continuing Education Funding in budget $501-$1000/year Sabbatical Provision Travel/Auto Account Other Professional Account Range of $59K - 70K (including housing allowance & SECA) to be negotiated based on experience.

2 We offered an outdoor Live Nativity event during Advent, 2014, and by popular demand in Featuring congregants in costume, animals from a local non-profit farm, local artisan crafts in a holiday shop, and Christmas music on our carillon, the event delighted hundreds of neighbors and visitors from the broader community. We look forward to making this an annual event. Likewise, St. Paul s presented a Stations-of-the-Cross exhibit during Lent, Each station was created by a ministry/group at St. Paul s, and each partnered (in varying ways) with a local non-profit. The result was 14 unique, engaging exhibits throughout the church grounds, welcoming many beyond our parish into the Holy Week experience. These ministries the idea of our Christian Formation director were brought to life by many hands and hearts. Both were a break from tradition and came with some risk regarding our time and resources. Through the offerings, we found joy in the work and a growing self-confidence in the power of kindness and collaboration. The resulting energy brought healing to our congregation, and gave us great hope for our church and its role in the wider community. How are your preparing yourselves for the Church of the future? In preparation for the Church of the future, St Paul s strives to be place of comfort and welcome in an ever-changing world. In many aspects of our worship, we remain constant, such as our traditional liturgical services and our devotion to embracing all of God s creatures with acceptance and compassion. We strive to instill the latter values in our youth, who learn them first-hand through the many outreach and community service opportunities at St Paul s. In this way, we believe we are perpetuating our beliefs through a new generation of compassionate Episcopalians. But, while some things at St Paul s have not changed, we are a church of innovators, who are eager to try new things. In recent years, we have adopted trial and error in many elements of our church life. Some of our programs achieved success that exceeded expectation, such as our Live Nativity, Goody 2 Shoes and recent Youth Group Chili Mixer, all of which drew a great response from the local community. We have embraced the advance of digital media to share information and engage with the wider world. Skillful administrator; Challenging preacher; Pastoral warmth; Collaborative leadership

3 St. Paul s liturgical practice and style can be described as traditionally grounded, but we also incorporate other traditions of worship on special occasions. We embrace the Book of Common Prayer and Sunday services are usually Rite II celebrations of the Holy Eucharist. Each Sunday we celebrate in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at 8:30 a.m. and in the main sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., which includes our splendid organ and choir. On Wednesday mornings, we offer Holy Eucharist in the Chapel with the Sacrament of Healing, which also is provided twice a month at the 10:30 Sunday services. We have broadened our faith community and worship style by occasionally weaving non-traditional forms of worship into our services. During Pentecost, we enjoyed joyful drumming by the Burundi Royal Court Drummers. On Martin Luther King Day in graceful dancers from Stivers School for the Arts, accompanied by a gospel singer, interpreted our prayerful supplications and thanksgivings in the ancient tradition of liturgical dancing. On Shrove Tuesday a jazz performance has sometimes been incorporated into Evening Prayer, in addition to multiple musical offerings by parishioners throughout the year. How do you practice incorporating others in ministry? We offer parishioners the opportunity to be an usher, greeter, lector/chalice bearer or videographer. We have acolytes of all ages, an Altar Guild, Prayer Shawl Ministry and a very active Stephen Ministry. People choose to join our services in a variety of ways. Newcomers are invited to regular Welcome Luncheons and we encourage new participants into every activity we offer at St. Paul s. We wear name tags and encourage their use to insure familiarity and help with names. We offer news of the parish through a monthly newsletter, weekly E-news and Sunday bulletins. In addition, homebound parishioners receive cards from a dedicated group of note writers. Broadcasts of the 10:30 Sunday services are available on Public Access television. Churches are intended to be a part of the community fabric and during our 95 years this fabric has strengthened and spread within our community. As a worshipping community, how do you care for your spiritual, emotional and physical well-being? Stephen Ministers and Eucharistic Ministers visit the sick and shut-ins on a regular basis. Offering a prayer with each stitch, the Prayer Shawl Ministry distributes shawls that comfort the recipients; we pray they are "cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with peace and wrapped in love." The Sacrament of Healing is offered at the weekly Wednesday morning Eucharist and on two Sundays each month. On All Saints Day parishioners post the names of departed loved ones on a "Wall of Remembrance" and light a candle in their memory. Seasonal Prayer Partnerships connect unrelated parishioners. We learn and grow together at the Adult Forum and the Youth Group meets bi-monthly in the PaulPit. By sending care packages to college students, the College Care Program reminds our students that they are still part of our community. A well-attended program that deals with the challenges of caring for elderly parents has just begun. Additionally, we have multiple spiritual development and fellowship opportunities after services, at special event meals, at the Men s Group, at Vacation Bible Saturdays, at Children s Chapel, at the Bible Challenge, and at the St. Paul s Book Club.

4 How do you engage in pastoral care for those beyond your worshipping community? One of St. Paul s outreach programs is with Canterbury Court, a low-income housing facility managed by Episcopal Retirement Homes Affordable Living. In addition to monthly clergy visits, twice a month Stephen Ministers provide personal support, counseling and encouragement to the residents and offer Communion. A staff member said this relationship has been a lifesaver." Several St. Paul s volunteers meet weekly with enthusiastic residents to create Prayer Shawls, and hats and scarves for the needy. Social activities at Canterbury Court include a St. Patrick s Day party featuring a meal and raffle. A moving Memorial Service, complete with hymns, prayers and the lighting of candles, helped residents and staff remember their loved ones. A Pet Blessing held near St. Francis feast day brings an array of cats, and dogs to receive a blessing. In 2015, residents came to St. Paul s for our first Annual Hymn Sing and pot- luck dinner. Everyone had a rousing good time. The Stephen Ministers also take Communion to two assisted living facilities as well as the homebound who request. Several St. Paul's parishioners have served on Diocesan committees and commissions, including the Standing Committee, and a former rector is the Canon to the Ordinary for our Diocese. Every summer St. Paul's sends over 20 teenagers and adults to Mountain T.O.P. mission camp in Tennessee, where the group provides home repair in addition to support and fellowship to people in need. While benefiting others, the youth experience personal growth and discover their faith in new and meaningful ways. In addition, parishioners have initiated at least two projects that have grown to involve all of the area Episcopal churches. After the fall of the Soviet Union, two members established the Miami Valley Episcopal Russian Network (MVERN), a parish partnership that eventually linked 13 Episcopal and Orthodox churches with a small Russian Orthodox Church in a Russian village. MVERN now is regarded as the largest and most successful parish partnership in the country. Another parishioner established the Episcopal Clothing Room, which provides gently used clothing to people in need, locating it in an inner-city Episcopal church that hosts a large African immigrant community. St. Paul's rents church space to Grace Academy, a preschool serving around 65 children five days a week. Staff and clergy offer weekly Chapel services, which are well received by the children, their families and the staff. The school and community were invited to celebrate Goody 2 Shoes on St. Nicholas' Feast Day by leaving shoes to be filled with goodies. After the children collect their gifts from St. Nicholas, our innovative idea was to invite them to leave their shoes as a donation to our Episcopal Church clothing room. Over 100 pairs of new and gently used shoes and new socks were received. Families also returned to hear an Elf interview St. Nicholas on Sunday. Many parents mentioned they were participating because their child liked chapel so much! We are delighted that this owner-tenant relationship has evolved. In September, on the first day of classes at a nearby elementary school, Fr. Greg and our Formation Director, Jean Berry, stood in front of the church, handing out prayer cards to the parade of children heading to school. The feedback from the parents was most positive. Jean Berry, Formation Director,

5 What is your practice of stewardship and how does it shape the life of your worshipping community? In 2015, St. Paul s committed to a rigorous restructuring of our stewardship practices with a goal to be more intentional about stewardship on a year-round basis. The first task of a newly formed Stewardship Committee was to re-shape the treasure aspect of stewardship and a consultant was engaged. The campaign Honoring Our Blessed Past, Building God s Bright Future focused on personal interaction and invited conversation at small group gatherings at church and in people s homes, at which pledge cards were hand-delivered. This approach, combined with the compelling message of preparation for our next rector, was very successful, resulting in a 35% increase in pledge commitments. The work of the committee to guide the congregation in how stewardship shapes our lives continues in Successes and opportunities for improvement on the pledge campaign will be documented to prepare for the next effort. They also plan to explore ways to educate and encourage stewardship of time, talent, legacy and more. Ideas for discussion have included wills & estates, upkeep/improvement for building & grounds, and developing a parish skills bank. I am submitting my resignation. Those were the words we heard from our energetic, young rector who had been with us for only 18 months. The congregation was shocked, sad, angry and grieving. Turmoil and conflict followed. Some people left the parish, but most stayed with the goal of building a new and stronger St. Paul s. Conflicts were addressed through empathetic listening, forgiveness and acceptance of differences. The Rev. Gregory Sammons, our Transition Priest-In-Charge, has led us to healing and forward thinking. There is a new vitality and feeling of community. Attendance at Sunday services has increased, monthly luncheons are well-attended and many parishioners have emerged as lay leaders. The Live Nativity involved the whole parish. The Stations of the Cross joined ministry groups at St. Paul's with local non-profit organizations. Both events were successful, exceeded expectations and have served both to unite St. Paul s and to share our faith with the larger Dayton Community. St. Paul's is now a confident, hopeful parish, moving forward, looking for a rector whose spirit and gifts, combined with ours, will lead us into a new chapter of witness and service to God's world What is your experience leading/addressing change in the church? When has it gone well? When has it gone poorly? And what did you learn? We were impacted by the ordination of Bishop Eugene Robinson in Some families left the Episcopal Church all together and some of those who stayed were resentful and angry or became less involved. Still others were pleased with the Church's inclusive thinking and the capacity to see and adopt societal shifts in perspective. Our rector brought us together, encouraging us to ask questions and freely discuss controversies. Our Parish moved forward slowly but surely. Spontaneous applause greeted the recent news from the Anglican primates, not applause for the sanctions, but for the brave stance by the American Episcopal Church to embrace all persons. We have learned to look forward and not back. We continue to recognize the need for inclusion on all fronts (local and national) and we always will need to recognize and embrace all who want to walk in the Light of Christ.

6 Prior Incumbents Name Position Title Date Begun Date Ended Deborah J. Woolsey Rector / Vicar / Priest-in-Charge Name Position Title Date Begun Date Ended John F. Koepke III Rector / Vicar / Priest-in-Charge Name Position Title Date Begun Date Ended Robert D Fenwick Rector / Vicar / Priest-in-Charge Grace Academy Day School (referred to below) rents space at St Paul's. It is independent of the congregation but partnership is growing. Church School Number of Teachers/Leaders for Children School Number of Students for Children School 5 15 Number of Teachers/Leaders for Teen/Young Adults School Number of Students for Teen/Young Adults School Number of Teachers/Leaders for Adults School Number of Students for Adults School Day School Number of Students for Day School Number of Teachers for Day School Day School Pre-K

7 Powered by TCPDF ( Worshipping Community Web site: Media Links: Online References: > Weekly Services are video recorded & re-broadcast on local public access TV English Provide Worship or Classes in: English References Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Thomas E. Breidenthal, D. Phil. Diocesan Transition Minister The Rev. Canon Lynn Carter-Edmands Current Warden/Board Chair Dana Cunningham / tbreidenthal@diosohio.org / Lcarter-edmands@diosohio.org Previous Warden/Board Chair Judy Cook Search Chair Sam Davis & Elizabeth Horner Parish/Institution The Rev. Gregory P. Sammons Local Community Leader The Hon. Margaret M. Quinn / frgreg@stpauls-dayton.org / quinn.margaretm@gmail.com