Share Email Opening Title Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Minister and Manager, Application Close: March 31, 2025  Ministry Team Office of the General Minister and President   Reports To Chief of Staff   FLSA Status Exempt   Salary Grade 9   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Category National and Global Ministries, Cleveland, Ohio   Starting Salary $75,000-$78,000   Description GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION: Guide and coordinate the ecumenical relationships of the national setting of the United Church of Christ, working closely with the General Minister and President who is the Chief Ecumenical Officer for the church. Nurture ecumenical leadership throughout the wider church. Provide ecumenical education and formation for members of the UCC. Serve as the primary interpreter of UCC ecumenical protocols and relationships, ensuring relationships are lived out across the settings of the UCC consistent with the agreements between the UCC and its ecumenical and interfaith partners. Ensure UCC connection and representation in global and national ecumenical organizations including (but not limited to): World Council of Churches, National Council of Churches, Christian Churches Together, Churches Uniting in Christ, World Communion of Reformed Churches and Religions for Peace USA. Supervise the sustaining and development of relationships with interfaith organizations and interfaith partners with attention to animating the UCC’s interfaith statement which was passed by the General Synod in 2019.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Nurture and coordinate the ecumenical work of the UCC, led by the General Minster and President and animated by this position, through involvement in full communion relationships, partnerships, councils of churches, theological dialogues, and other ecumenical initiatives. Serve as UCC ecumenical representative to ecumenical and interfaith organizations. Provide leadership in discerning new opportunities for the UCC to live out its commitment to ecumenism and Christian unity. Represent the UCC in global and national ecumenical and interfaith settings and strengthen UCC participation through broader recruitment and training of UCC volunteer representatives willing to serve ecumenically. Represent the UCC within the uniting and uniting churches and provide resources within the UCC for understanding this part of the UCC identity. Interpret to the UCC the theology, history and practice of the ecumenical movement in written and oral presentations including workshops, sermons, addresses, articles, etc. and provide resources for ecumenical development. Advise the General Minister and President, Associate General Ministers and other UCC leaders on ecumenical policy, reporting on issues relevant to the UCC’s ecumenical commitment and witness. Analyze trends across the ecumenical and interreligious landscape and interpret UCC participation and contributions for the future of the ecumenical movement and interreligious engagement. Provide staff support for the ecumenical advisory network. Build and nurture an informed and vital network among ecumenically active members of the UCC, with attention to the recruitment and participation of young leadership. Work collaboratively with others across the settings of the UCC to develop and implement leadership development and ecumenical formation initiatives for youth and young adults. Supervise the Interfaith Relations Coordinator to increase representation with identified partners and networks. Ensure promotion and facilitation of interfaith dialogue and cooperation in the national setting and at the grassroots through involving UCC members in their local settings. Attend to emerging opportunities to facilitate constituent and partner engagement with religious multiplicity, including congregations with interfaith families and individuals who hold multiple religious belonging. Conceptualize and prepare material to interpret program objectives. Promote the ministry’s positive public image by responding in writing and orally on a timely basis to inquiries for information, accepting speaking engagements, and serving as a resource. Contribute to the effectiveness of work teams by fostering a spirit of cooperation and accomplishing assigned tasks. Prepare and administer the budget for ecumenical delegations ensuring good stewardship of financial resources. Additional responsibilities as assigned.   OTHER: This position is based in Cleveland, OH and requires at least 3 days of work in the office.   Position Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform successfully in this position. A master’s degree in theology or ability equal to that based on study and experience. Member of a local church of the United Church of Christ. Familiarity with the history, theology and practice of the ecumenical movement and the history, theology and witness of ecumenical partners. Commitment to and theological understanding of mission in its broad range of concerns; ability to articulate and witness to one’s faith perspective. Understanding of the polity and structures of the United Church of Christ, the Christian Church Disciples of Christ, and other UCC ecumenical partners. Demonstrated ability to think and write theologically. Desire and sensitivity to work in diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and religious settings with commitment to pluralism in the workplace as well as in one’s understanding of mission. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially as well as independently. Demonstrated written and oral English language skills, including ability to conceptualize and develop print resources; public speaking skills and knowledge of a second language when applicable. Competency in leadership planning, development and training. Demonstrated administrative ability. Ability to travel within the United States and globally as necessary.   This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility.   It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.   Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid health, dental, pension, life, and disability benefits   Application Deadline March 31, 2025   About the Organization The United Church of Christ Our faith is 2000 years old. Our thinking is not. We believe in God's Continuing Testament. We believe in Extravagant Welcome We believe the church's mission is to Change Lives   EOE Statement The United Church of Christ National Setting celebrates diversity and an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to a workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the broad spectrum of our diverse society. We endeavor to recruit employees from backgrounds that vary by race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, genetic information, past, present or future service in the uniformed services, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state or local law. We are proud to be a multicultural, multiracial, open and affirming, accessible to all, equal opportunity employer.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://UCC.appone.com

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