St. Francis Episcopal Church (Palos Verdes, California) is a loving community rich in grace and full of genuine, caring people. It’s a place where people can be themselves without fear, where the phrase, “come as you are,” isn’t just a slogan. There are members in shorts and flip-flops, and others in three-piece suits. Everyone with us on Sunday wants to be there, as there is no pressure in Southern California to go to church on Sunday.
Our pre-COVID ASA was 159, and after a severe slump due to COVID and its aftermath, we are back up to 109. Our people love to be together. What brings us joy is working together on projects big and small. We are hungry for opportunities to gather, learn, and grow further in our faith.
We are hoping to hire a ¾ time priest who unabashedly loves Jesus, works well with all ages of people, and enjoys creating interesting and sustainable programs and/or one-off events. The associate would spend most of their time working with the congregation to find out what programs they want, collaborating with them to create them, and helping them to promote and support them. In addition to this, the associate would assist the rector with sacramental duties every Sunday and holiday, as well as pastoral duties as needed.
Base pay is $51,235 per year; other benefits include stipends for business expenses and continuing education, insurance, and the Church Pension Plan (18% of base pay).
Submit cover letter, resume/CV, OTM portfolio, and 2 sermons to The Rev. Jason Shelby at jason.shelby@stfrancispalosverdes.org.
Application deadline is July 31, 2025.
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
https://www.stfrancispalosverdes.org/