Full-time Rector
Hello,
We are St. Ann’s Episcopal Church in Windham, Maine. Windham is a growing town in Cumberland County that is the gateway to the Lakes Region and about 20 minutes from the City of Portland. Portland is known for its restaurants, museums, music venues and variety of activities for all ages. There are opportunities for skiing, hiking, boating, and swimming within 30 minutes of town.
Ministry Profile:
https://www.stannsepiscopalchurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Clergy-Employment-updatedOTMStAnnsWindham2026.pdf
Clergy Application Instructions: https://episcopalmaine.org/resources/clergy-applications/ 400;
Discernment Committee members are: Meredith Scaplen, Chair, Beth Kelsch, Dan Wheeler, Irene Rounds, and Paul Petersen
Gracious and loving God, we come before You in gratitude for the journey that has brought us together. As we embark on this search for a new clergy person, guide our hearts and minds with Your wisdom and peace. Help us to listen deeply to Your Spirit and to one another, discerning the needs of our community with open hearts. Bless those called to lead, that they may feel Your presence and strength as they consider joining St. Ann’s in service. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.
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Transition Notice 2-4-26
Vestry Vote for 3/4 Time Priest
As noted last week and announced Sunday, on 1/28/2026 the vestry voted unanimously to move to a 3/4 time rector posting upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Highlights of the vestry discussion included these points:
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We’ve been a 3/4 time parish since Roy Partridge 25 years ago.
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We had Tim full time for many years because his wife covered health insurance for his family of 5!
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For the last 2 years we’ve had a priest 3/4 time with Morning Prayer once/month.
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This is right sizing to enable us to attract the best candidates for St Ann’s.
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Puts less burden on the priest and us to get more pledges to support the full-time salary.
The Discernment Committee will work with our counterpart at the Diocese to update St Ann’s materials and re-post our position by the end of February.
Rev Sue Murphy Joining us for Lent
Rev Sue Murphy, AKA, Murph has offered to lead us in worship at a single 9am service on the 6 Sundays in 2026 between Ash Wednesday and Easter, returning to 2 services on and after Easter.
The survey of the congregation on a “single service at 9am” was opened 1/29 at 4:50pm and closed at 8:30pm on 2/2/26.
The first question was: Are you willing to attend 9am services on Sundays in Lent? Out of a total of 33 votes: 30 were yes, 3 maybe and 0 no.
The vestry subsequently voted to pursue Sue’s offer. Please plan to worship with Murph at St Ann’s starting Ash Wednesday at 7pm and Sundays in Lent at 9am.
Next Long Term Supply Priest
Rev Sue Murphy is also interested in serving as our long term supply priest through August! The vestry will discuss this next week. We expect to pursue a 6 month LOA with Sue.
Transition Notice 1/28
Vestry is meeting this evening (1/28) to vote on a 3/4-time clergy role at $70K + benefits. Once Vestry has made a decision, the Discernment Committee will work with our counterpart at the Diocese to update our materials and re-post our open position by the end of February.
If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to a member of the Discernment Committee: Meredith, Beth, Dan, Irene or Paul