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Name of Site	Collaborative Ministry of Belfast, Castine and Ellsworth UU Congregations Ellsworth, ME
Address	UU Church of Ellsworth 121 Bucksport Road Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone	(207) 667-4393
Fax
Website	https://uuellsworth.org/
Site E-mail Address	sara@uuellsworth.org
Size of Congregation	300
Supervisor Name	Sara Hayman (Margaret Beckman and Amy Fiorilli)
Supervisor Phone	(207) 610-2872
Supervisor E-mail	sara@uuellsworth.org
Informational Contact Name	Sara Hayman
Informational Contact Phone	(207) 610-2872
Informational Contact E-mail	sara@uueelsworth.org
Focus	Small Congregational Life
Fulltime/Parttime	Full Time
Compensation	$2000 per month (9 m
Other Benefits	$1000 for travel and professional expenses, Time off for school requirements,
Number of Months	9
Start Date/End Date	August 2023	May 2024
Site Description	The Unitarian Universalist Maine Collaborative Ministry Program (CMP) consists of three UU congregations in Maine: UU churches in Belfast, Castine and Ellsworth. Together, the three churches consitutute a membership of about 300 members. All three congregations maintain on-site and on-line ministry and worship services. The mission of the CMP is to nurture excellence in ministry and to explore new approaches of engaged faith through collaboration. To that end, our Internship is meant to nurture and support future UU ministers in a multi-site setting.
Job Description	The Collaborative Ministry Intern will work with three ministers (Rev. Sara Hayman, Rev. Ami Fiorilli and Rev. Margaret Beckman) and three congregations to gain experience in all areas of church life. The primary site this year is the UU Church of Ellsworth, Maine, however, each congregation offers the Intern learning and ministry experiences that are unique to that congregation. There will be opportunities for worship, preaching, pastoral care, teaching, administration, Lifespan Faith Development, social justice work and community-building. There is some flexibility to build on one's strengths and/or to cultivate new skills.
Site Accessibility	Yes
Application Procedure	Send letter of interest, a sermon, cv and three references to Rev. Sara Hayman- sara@uuellsworth.org Candidates will receive a brief telephone conversation. Finalists will have a Zoom Interview with full selection panel of three ministers and one or two lay leaders.
Additional Notes	This is a full-time Internship in three congregations. The start and finish dates are somewhat flexible depending on the Intern's needs and priorities.
Application Deadline	March 1, 2023
Selection Date	April 1, 2023

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