JOIN US
Lead Our Ministry
Christ Church is a small, inclusive congregation situated in the heart of a nationally significant historic district, nestled in a valley along the Ohio River. Journalist Charles Kuralt referred to Madison as “the most beautiful river town in America.”
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We enjoy a beautiful corner, two walkable blocks from our award-winning Main Street, which includes a beautiful garden, historic renovated church and rectory. Our vibrant town hosts multiple events and festivals throughout the year. USA Today named Madison “Best Small Town in the Midwest” 2024.
OVERVIEW
Position Details
We fervently hope to find an energetic, optimistic rector with an appreciation for our uniquely historic Church and town, while joining us as we continue to expand our progressive influence in the beautiful community of Madison, and grow together in our Christian faith.
We pray that this full time position will enable the right candidate to fully embrace and explore the many social and cultural opportunities that our vibrant community offers.
THE PROCESS
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, and OTM profile to:
Jennifer Phelps, Diocesan Transition Minister (email phelps@indydio.org) or call 317.361.9464 for more information.
Worshipping
God Together
Our faith drives us to be passionate about inclusivity and welcoming everyone, including those who may have felt marginalized by other congregations.
Our parishioners volunteer for scores of different endeavors that benefit the community. Our core values are to serve all people whether through worship with us or to receive assistance. We welcome all through our doors and invite them to participate in the Body of Christ.
Worshipping
God Together
Our faith drives us to be passionate about inclusivity and welcoming everyone, including those who may have felt marginalized by other congregations.
Our parishioners volunteer for scores of different endeavors that benefit the community. Our core values are to serve all people whether through worship with us or to receive assistance. We welcome all through our doors and invite them to participate in the Body of Christ.
Our Strengths
PROGRESSIVE. We are open to new insights. God encounters us, not only through the Scriptures and traditions of our past, but also through today’s experience and critical thinking.
TRADITIONAL. We stand in continuity with generations before us who have encountered God in the life, death and risen life of Jesus Christ. Their past experience is an essential part of who we are today.
INCLUSIVE. Whatever your ethnicity, gender, orientation, gender identity or class, whether you are devoutly religious or unapologetically secular, you are welcome to explore and express the unique and irreplaceable gift that you are to us. You are also eligible for election to our leadership team.
BIBLICAL. We listen to the Bible, not as a magical answer book, but as a living Word awakening us to God’s movement among is today. We also listen to what the best of current biblical scholarship can tell us about the Bible.
CONTEMPLATIVE. We open ourselves in prayer and contemplation to the all-enlivening, all-sustaining, all-embracing presence of God in our lives, trusting that opening ourselves in this way always makes a wholesome difference in the world around us.
JUSTICE-SEEKING. Just as the Word became flesh long ago, God’s common life with us calls for embodiment in just and peaceable relationships here and now. We are drawn to make a difference, and so we encourage involvement in movements for the common good.