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Name of Site	Belfast, Castine and Ellsworth UU Congs Ellsworth, ME
Address	UUCE 121 Bucksport Road Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone	207-667-4393
Fax
Website	http://www.uuellsworth.org
Site E-mail Address	sara@uuellsworth.org
Size of Congregation	300
Supervisor Name	Sara Hayman (and Amy Fiorilli)
Supervisor Phone	1-207-610-2872
Supervisor E-mail	sara@uuellsworth.org
Informational Contact Name	Rev. Amy Fiorilli
Informational Contact Phone	207-930-0007
Informational Contact E-mail	amyfiorilli@gmail.com
Focus	small congregational life
Fulltime/Parttime	Full Time
Compensation	$2200
Other Benefits	$1000 for professional development expenses or mileage. Time off for school requirements.
Number of Months	9
Start Date/End Date	September 2024	May 2025
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 constitute 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 two ministers (Rev. Sara Hayman, and Rev. Amy Fiorilli) 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. Amy Fiorilli at amyfiorilli@gmail.com. Candidates will receive a brief telephone conversation. Finalists will have a Zoom Interview with 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, 2024
Selection Date	April 1, 2024

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