Rector Search News
A message from the Wardens: Our new rector begins his ministry
We are thrilled to announce that the tenth rector of Christ Church, the Rev. Matthew Hanisian, begins his ministry this week. Please join us after the 9:30 a.m. service on Sunday, June 4 to welcome Matthew and his wife Katie Glover to our church community.
A message from Rector-elect Matthew Hanisian
Both Katie and I are excited to be joining the Christ Church parish family, and for me to begin my ministry with you as your tenth rector.
A message from the Wardens: Announcing the Tenth Rector of Christ Church
With great joy, we are pleased to announce that we have called a new Rector to Christ Church! The journey we began together in the fall of 2021, with the announcement of Christopher’s retirement, will conclude on June 1 with the arrival of our Rector-Elect, the Reverend Matthew Hanisian and his wife, Katie Glover.
Rector Search Committee Annual Report
The Rector Search Committee was commissioned at the Annual Meeting in January 2022, and over the past eleven months has worked to discern who will be called as the 10th Rector of Christ Church.
An update from the Rector Search Committee
Our parish profile was published in mid-August and the Diocese of Chicago has begun receiving applications for the 10th Rector of Christ Church.
The Parish Profile is now live!
Our parish profile has been posted by the Diocese of Chicago, and our search for a new rector is now public. We are ready to begin receiving applications for the 10th Rector of Christ Church.
An update from the co-chairs of the Search Committee
Thank you to everyone who participated in the small group listening sessions. This provided valuable input for the Parish Profile, which will be complete by the end of July and live on our website soon afterward. At that point, we will be ready to officially post the position and begin to accept applications from candidates.
Listening Sessions presentation moved to Zoom
Important Update: The Rector Search Listening Sessions presentation will take place Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Thank you to all who participated in the Rector Search Listening Sessions
The Rector Search Committee would like to thank everyone who participated in the small group listening sessions. Please join us Sunday, June 12 at 10:45 a.m. in the Lea Room at the Church on the Hill for a presentation about what we learned and an update on the rector search.
A message from the Wardens: Announcing our Interim Rector
The Vestry and Wardens are pleased to announce that we have called the Rev. Francis Thomas (Tom) Crittenden to be our Interim Rector. Tom will begin his ministry with us on July 18th and will reside in the rectory until we call our new, full-time rector.
Sign up to attend a Rector Search Listening Session
Every member of the Christ Church community is invited to take part in small group listening sessions. This is a very meaningful way for everyone to actively participate in the search process, so make sure your voice is heard!
CAT survey results are in!
Please join the Search Committee (in person or via Zoom) for a presentation of the CAT Survey results on Sunday, May 1 at 10:45 a.m. (immediately following the 9:30 a.m. service). Hear what the parish had to say about our challenges and aspirations for the future, and what we are looking for in a new rector.
A message from the co-chairs of the Search Committee
Our search committee has begun the work of finding the next Rector of Christ Church. While we cannot hope to replace Christopher Powell, our mission is to identify the right person to build on Christopher’s legacy while leading us into the future knowing that the needs and demands of our parish will continue to shift over time.
We want to hear from you!
The Rector Search Committee is inviting everyone in the Christ Church community to participate in an online survey. The results will give us a clear picture of who we are as a church, what we’re looking for in our next rector, and our hopes and dreams for the future of Christ Church.
An update from the Wardens
Since commissioning our Search and Transition Committees 6 weeks ago, much progress has been made in defining and preparing for the next chapter of our life together.
Rector Search Committee Prayer
The search for a new rector is grounded in prayer and guided by the Holy Spirit. We invite you to pray for the committee and for all those who may be discerning a call to be our next rector.