RPC Pastoral Transition
Co-Pastor Nominating Committee Update – December 2024
During the month of November, the CPNC has been busy continuing to interview candidates for our next co-pastor.
As a reminder, we are considering candidates that are self-referred via the CLC website, or by our consultant Michelle Snyder, who was engaged after providing leadership support to RPC's Transition Team.
In November, the CPNC completed first round & second round interviews of prospective candidates. The CPNC is excited to report that we are now moving on to our third round of interviews, which will be held on site at RPC! These interviews will include deep dive meetings with the CPNC, an introduction to the RPC campus, and, more broadly, the larger Rye community.
After the third round of interviews, the CPNC will determine next steps.
Any questions for the CPNC can be directed to the Transition Team at .
Yours in faith,
Megan Darrell & Tom Ausfahl
Co-Chairs, CPNC
Transition Team Update – November 2024
Dear Fellow Congregants,
As we continue our journey through this transition period, we want to take a moment to update you on several important developments since our last communication in June. Your support and engagement during this time are invaluable, and we are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.
1. Celebrating John's Tenure:
We are working closely with the retirement party steering committee to plan a farewell celebration that honors John's remarkable contributions to our church community. Katy Ridley is representing the Transition Team on the event planning side, while Jim Howland is representing the Transition Team on the financial aspects. Please be on the lookout for more details regarding John’s retirement party in the coming weeks.
2. Pastoral Search Update:
On October 8, our external search consultant, Michelle Snyder, shared names with the Co-Pastor Nominating Committee (CPNC) for potential interviewees. The team is making steady progress and appreciates your continued prayers and support as we seek the right person to join us in ministry.
3. Looking Ahead to Early 2025:
January is always a busy month for our church. The Transition Team is committed to collaborating closely with church leadership and the Presbytery to ensure that everything runs smoothly. We are ready to support one another as we navigate this important time.
4. Updates on the Manse:
The Presbytery has provided clear guidelines regarding the upkeep of the manse during transition. We are very much on track here and things are operating at a steady state.
5. Sunday Services:
To ensure continuity during this transition, we have established a comprehensive plan for Sunday services. John and Dan have identified a shortlist of ordained individuals that we admire and respect who are available to occasionally step in to support worship.
We are grateful for your continued support and engagement as we move forward in this important time of change. Your prayers and participation are crucial as we seek to discern God’s will for our community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or thoughts.
In Faith,
Cally Bruce and Carl Friedrich
Transition Team Co-Chairs
To learn more about applying for this position, please contact Michelle Snyder.
Additional information about this position can be found on the CLC website.
Earlier Transition Communication
October Update
September Update
February Introduction to the Pastoral Transition Process