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The United Parish is a blended faith community in Winchendon, MA that combines our United Church of Christ, Methodist, and Baptist heritages in our ministry. We welcome all to worship with us, where we embrace both traditional and contemporary styles. We are presently seeking a senior pastor to lead the congregation deeper into the redemptive power of the gospel as well as share the hope of Christ within our congregation and community. Our pastor will need to lead, build, and inspire our leadership teams toward our vision and disciple leaders who will change the world.

The Pastor must be deeply passionate for the love of Jesus Christ and His Church and be aligned with the qualifications of the office as detailed in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:6-9 and 1 Peter 5:1-4. The Pastor must believe and teach that the Bible is God’s holy and divinely inspired Word of God. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5-10 years’ experience in pastoral ministry in a similar-sized church. A Master’s degree and seminary training is preferred. This position requires humility, a healthy degree of self-awareness, and a definite pastoral calling to serve. Currently we have a dedicated staff, and an experienced council and diaconate ready to assist the pastor in addressing whatever challenges may arise. The United Parish is eager to see the ways our vision and congregation will impact your life, just as much as we look forward to your impact on ours. This is an exciting time for the United Parish, and we value you and your family’s role as we grow deeper in Christ together.