Almighty God, giver of every good gift, look graciously on your
church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a Rector for
St. Thomas Church, that we may receive a faithful pastor who will care
for your people and equip us for our ministries, through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen (Book of Common Prayer)We're seeking a new rector,
and this page includes information for potential candidates. For updates
on where we are in the call process and where we've been, visit the
Transition Update page.
About Us
 Our
church is located in the beautiful Northwest corner of the United
States in Medina, Washington. Not far from Puget Sound and across a
bridge from Seattle, Medina is nestled in between Lake Washington and
the Cascade mountains. It is a garden spot among several distinctive
residential communities near downtown Bellevue, a burgeoning city of
118,000 people.
The distinctive architecture of our church, its garden close,
beautiful stained glass windows in the church and chapel, and our
Metzler organ are appreciated by many. The adjacent Great Hall is the
scene of our parish gatherings and activities.
Founded in 1951, St Thomas School is on our campus as well and is a
member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools although it is
independent and non-sectarian. It is housed in a new building where 240
preschool through sixth grade students attend daily chapel. The rector
and staff help lead these services.
To learn more
For potential candidates
If you are interested in becoming our new priest, please contact us
about applying for this position. Instructions for submitting
applications will be sent to prospective candidates. Please note that
applications are due by December 20, 2008 and that names will be
held in strict confidence. You may send your name and information to
either of the following addresses:
callcomm-csec@comcast.net
St. Thomas Call Committee, Phyllis Ross, Co-Chair
P.O. Box 4108, Bellevue, WA 98009
We urge clergy who are applying to be rector to become familiar with
our unique parish by
downloading our comprehensive Parish Profile here. It was
developed by a committee of eight parishioners who met weekly from March
to October 2008. They conducted an extensive survey through which 225
parishioners offered their opinions about the skills and abilities they
would like to find in a new rector, and described how they view St.
Thomas Church. The committee interviewed 20 focus groups
and presented several all-parish forums. Ultimately, the Parish Profile
describes who we are as a people of God, what our true mission is, where
the church is now and where we hope to be in the future.
The Call Committee
Chosen by the vestry and entrusted to prayerfully move through the
search process, the Call Committee was formally convened on September 25
at a joint meeting with the vestry; Bishop Greg Rickel; The Rev. Canon
Joan Anthony, Diocesan Deployment Officer; and Transition Consultants
Tom Cashman and Alissabeth Newton.
Proposed Timeline
| 2008 |
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| Nov. 5-Dec. 20 |
Initial clergy contact |
| Dec. 20 |
Final date for receipt of completed applications |
| 2009 |
|
| Jan. 6-Jan. 31 |
Application reviews, preparation for phone
interviews |
| Feb 1-Mar. 1 |
Phone interviews of candidates |
| Mar. 1-May 5 |
Visits to final candidates' parishes |
| May 20-Jun. 10 |
Final candidate visits to St. Thomas Church and
School, final discernment, approval of final candidate by vestry |
Members of the committee
- Bob Simeone, Co-Chair
- Phyllis Ross, Co-Chair
- Christopher Bruenig, Recording Secretary
- Robert Collett
- Rebecca Crimmins
- Shirley Deffenbaugh, Corresponding Secretary
- Brian Evison
- Jean Haehl, Communications
- John King
- Tucker Moodey
- Bonnie Palevich, Vestry Representative
- Kathy Smith, St. Thomas School Representative
- Tammy Waddell
Our vestry
- Fred Barkman, Treasurer
- Jeff Belfiglio
- Jim Blundell, Chancellor
- Margaret Chorlton, Warden for Personnel
- Joanne Del Bene
- Andy Hoskins
- Jim Hughes
- Michelle Jewell, Warden for Development
- Jean Johnson, Warden for Transition
- Campbell Mathewson, St. Thomas School Representative
- The Rev. Dr. Jane Maynard, Interim Priest-in-Charge
- Bonnie Palevich, Senior Warden
- Steve Pedersen
- Nancy Pitarys
- Nick Sooy, Clerk of the Vestry
- Bob Webb, Junior Warden/Warden for Properties
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