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Field Education HandbookFirst Parish in Bedford Unitarian Universalist
On the Common Contact Person: Rev. John E. Gibbons Project: The Society was gathered in 1730. The present meeting house was built in 1816; a graceful addition contains three floors of vigorously used space. There are 350 active adult members and 130 children and youth. Parish interests are varied and robust. The congregation has a fierce belief in shared ministry, reflected in collaborative effort between the laity and professional leadership. All vital signs are strong religious education, social concern, denominational participation, aesthetics, spiritual discipline, sense of community. The congregation is committed to the concept of field education, and feels it has much to contribute to ministers-in-training. Student Involvement: First Parish offers rich opportunities to engage the community within and beyond the meetinghouse walls, including preaching and pastoral care. The congregation seeks a student who has a background of UU church experience, is gifted with skills in facilitating and has a strong sense of vocation for parish ministry. Terms of Placement: 15-20 Hrs/wk. Arts of Ministry Competencies: Preaching and Worship. Pastoral Care and Counseling. Religious Education and Spiritual Development. Administration and Program Development. Public Leadership, Community Organizing and Planning. Supervision: Supervison is shared by the minister, a certified lay supervisor, and a lay committee. Number of Students: 1 Total Stipend: $5,500.00 Type of Stipend: direct pay from site (sc 3600) Notes: |
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