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Congregations and ministries seeking clergy work with the diocese’s transitions office, which posts available openings and updates on this page. Salary and benefit information, can be found elsewhere in this section. The Supply Clergy page has rates and a roster of clergy available for supply work. If you are leaving one diocesan congregation for a position in another, please consult these transition resources.

Clergy Openings

Receiving names for rector, vicar and priest-in-charge (full-time)

To be considered for any of the openings below, please fill out the Clergy Information Form for Transitions for each search for which you would like to apply.

Church of the Holy Family — Park Forest

The Church of the Holy Family in Park Forest is now receiving names for the position of rector. The racially and ethnically diverse south-suburban congregation is blessed to pull members from 14 neighboring communities. While the congregation follows a more traditional liturgical style, contemporary music and prayer are woven into worship and Christian formation. While currently only offering one Sunday morning service in a hybrid format, prior to the pandemic a Saturday evening service and an earlier Sunday service were also offered. A devoted group of members also meet each weekday evening via Zoom for Evening Prayer. During worship, there are roles for every person as the service is led together by the priest, deacon, acolytes, altar guild, prayer leaders and musicians. Children are welcome during church, and there are opportunities for a children’s sermon, a special place in the nave for children to congregate during worship, and formation for children is offered. For adults, weeknight group study is offered and hybrid formation will continue to be offered even post-pandemic.

The village of Park Forest, originally designed for service members returning from World War II, is racially and socio-economically diverse. Park Forest is home to several arts venues, including the Illinois Theatre Center, and is the headquarters of the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. There is a 90-acre wetlands area, part of the local parks department, and a nature center. The library system holds community events for all ages. The church building itself is a point of pride for the congregation, and boasts beautiful garden space, a columbarium, and plenty of space for outdoor events and worship.

Members of Holy Family are looking for a priest who will be a leader and prioritize re-establishing the music program at the church. The next rector of Holy Family should bring fresh ideas for demonstrating a clear vision for spiritual life and worship, work with members to build relationships in the broader community, strengthen the pastoral care and parish ministries, and also work collaboratively with staff and lay leaders. To learn more, please visit the website, download the parish profile, or view the OTM. To apply, please fill out the clergy form for transitions.

St. Ignatius of Antioch — Antioch

St. Ignatius of Antioch is in search of a full-time rector. This posting was refreshed in September 2023 and includes an increase in remuneration and an updated Parish Profile. Each Sunday, the congregation worships using Rite II liturgies during two services with an average Sunday attendance in the 40’s, and several attendees via the hybrid Zoom service. The main focus of the congregation is outreach, with a large and important resale shop. The resale shop is served by volunteers from within the congregation and from the community, enhancing the bond between those worshipping members and the wider Antioch area. Fellowship and formation are other key areas of focus for the members of St. Ignatius, who seek to learn and grow together, while also seeking to grow the congregation. The next rector of St. Ignatius should value tradition, and lead the congregation to new ideas and purposes while helping to recruit new and diverse members.

Antioch, Illinois is located just south of the Wisconsin border, about 60 miles from Chicago. Antioch is accessible via highway or commuter rail, to either Chicago or Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Civic and social opportunities to Illinois’ and Wisconsin’s biggest cities make Antioch a desirable location. Surrounded by lakes, rivers and open land, there are many opportunities for recreation including fishing and boating, skiing and snowboarding. Downtown Antioch provides shopping and dining, and seasonal festivals and concerts. Other close-by attractions include amusement parks, a renaissance fair and shopping malls. Within five miles of Antioch are large companies such as Amazon, Haribo candies and Abbott Labs.

To learn more, please visit the church website, view the parish profile or OTM. To apply, please fill out the Clergy Form for Transitions.

Receiving names for rector, vicar and priest-in-charge (part-time)

To be considered for any of the openings below, please fill out the Clergy Information Form for Transitions for each search for which you would like to apply.

There are no openings at this time.

Receiving names for assistant, assisting and associate clergy

Searches for assistant/assisting and associate clergy in our diocese are managed by the individual congregation. If you wish to apply for a position listed below, please follow the instructions in the posting.

Christ Church — Winnetka

Senior Associate Rector for Christ Church in Winnetka, IL

Christ Church in Winnetka, IL is a large and vibrant suburban parish of over 350 active families on the North Shore of Chicago. Christ Church seeks to call an experienced Episcopal priest to serve as Senior Associate Rector, joining their talented lay and clergy staff.

This senior leadership position will work closely with the Rector in a wide variety of ministries touching virtually every aspect of parish life as they seek to form disciples of Jesus Christ. This position will focus primarily on restarting our once-vibrant Adult Formation program as the congregation develops its faith, and how faith takes form in the world.

This position will also concentrate on developing a culture of readily sharing our time and talents as the congregation undertakes the ministries of its worshiping community, particularly in the areas of hospitality, outreach and welcoming new members. In addition to regular pastoral care and full participation in worship, the Sr. Associate Rector may also have oversight and supervision of several lay staff members.

The ideal candidate will have several years of working as either an Associate Rector in a large parish setting or have served as Rector. To apply, please send resume, cover letter and full OTM profile to The Reverend Matthew Hanisian, Rector. The deadline for materials is January 8, 2024.

Receiving names for non-parochial clergy

Searches for non-parochial clergy in our diocese are managed by the individual organization. If you wish to apply for a position listed below, please follow the instructions in the posting.

There are no openings at this time.

Bishop's Staff Positions

There are no openings at this time.

No longer receiving names

Not yet receiving names

Each of these congregations will make an announcement when ready to accept names. Check back here for more information.