Field Education Handbook
Edwards Church of Northampton, United Church of Christ
297 Main St.
Northampton, MA 01060
Phone: (413) 584-5500
Web address: www.edwards-northampton.org
Email: revk9@verizon.net
Contact
Person: Rev. Dr. Peter Kakos
Project:
An active 300 member congregation in a small college city setting, this faith community has initiated a variety of social service agencies, including the creation of an interfaith homeless shelter. Economically diverse, our site affords numerous possibilities to sustain ministry within the congregation as well. Smith College faculty and staff also enrich the church's growth in compassionate life and work.
Student
Involvement: A multitude of pastoral and social-action possibilities exist. Participation in worship; social and spiritual awareness groups; education with all or specific ages; youth ministry; and even the creation of a unique parish-ministry.
Arts of Ministry Competencies:
Preaching and Worship.
Pastoral Care and Counseling.
Administration and Program Development.
Public Leadership, Community Organizing and Planning.
Supervision: Weekly supervison with the support of a sub-committee of the Diaconate.
Number of Students: 1
Total Stipend: $4,000.00
Type of Stipend: direct pay from site (sc 4000)
Notes:
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