Harvard Divinity School

Harvard Divinity School
 
 

Ministry Studies

 

 

Field Education Handbook

First Congregational Church, UCC - Melrose

121 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone: (781) 665-2111
Fax: (781) 665-8824
Web address: www.fccmelrose.org/
Email: pastor@fccmelrose.org

Contact Person: Rev. Dominic Taranowski

Project: First Congregational Church is large, active church with active laity. Our cornerstone ministries are in the areas of Christian Education (our Sunday School has some 60-70 children and youth registered) and Music (we have five different music groups). We are decidedly progressive in both theology and practice and serve a middleclass, bedroom, suburban community on the Northshore.

Student Involvement: We are committed to providing a broad based experience to include leadership opportunities in the following areas: oversight of our Sunday School program (teacher support, curriculum development, etc.), leadership of middle school and high school youth groups, preaching and liturgical leadership, pastoral calling and visitation, evangelism and church administration.

Arts of Ministry Competencies: Preaching and Worship. Pastoral Care and Counseling. Religious Education and Spiritual Development. Administration and Program Development.

Supervision: One hour a week sessions with the Pastor. Meetings with lay support committee. Attendance at Staff Meetings. Occasional theological reflection papers.

Number of Students: 1

Total Stipend: $4,000.00

Type of Stipend: direct pay from site (sc 4000)

Notes: Site unavailable 2009/10.

Back to Results Page

 
 

directories | search hds | site map | my.hds | privacy policy | home

ABOUT HDS | MEET THE FACULTY | RESEARCH PROGRAMS | LIBRARY | PUBLICATIONS
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES | NEWS AND EVENTS