Roadmap:

St. John's is now embarked on a search for a new Vicar. The following timetable outlines the steps that will be taken to reach this goal.

MILESTONE 1: SAYING GOODBYE
March 15, 2009
St. John's Vicar, the Rev. Jane Stickney, retires after twelve years of faithful service.

MILESTONE 2: BEGINNING THE TRANSITION
March 15 - May 1, 2009
Diocesan canon for transition meets with congregation and the vestry to explain the process which will lead to appointment of a new Vicar for St. John's, a process which can last approximately 18 months.
A temporary priest, suggested by the Diocese, leads worship services until an Interim Vicar can be selected.
The wardens interview candidates for Interim Vicar position and make the final selection.
Parish members nominate people to serve on a Search Committee for new vicar.

MILESTONE 3: FIRST STEPS
May 2009
Interim Vicar arrives.
Parish approves slate of members for Search Committee.
Search consultant is appointed by the Diocese to advise the Search Committee.
Vicar's position is posted through Diocesan channels.

MILESTONE 4: PICKING UP STEAM
June 2009
Search Committee convenes; sets agenda and timetable for the search.
Parish gathers to air and share ideas that will lead to a "Parish Profile".

MILESTONE 5: KNOWING OURSELVES
July -August, 2009
Search Committee begins draft of Parish Profile.
Search Committee prepares Vicar's position profile for circulation.

MILESTONE 6: FINAL PREPARATIONS
September ­ December 2009
Search Committee completes Parish Profile.
Search Committee prepares information packet for candidates.
Search Committee reviews list of candidates for position.

MILESTONE 7: MEETING THE CANDIDATES
January ­March 2010
Search Committee conducts first round of interviews

April 2010
Search Committee conducts second round of interviews

May-June 2010
Search Committee conducts final interviews; makes recommendation to Vestry
Vestry interviews final candidate(s) and confirms choice
Letter of Agreement signed with new Vicar

July 2010
Formal announcement of new Vicar's position is posted through Diocesan channels

MILESTONE 8: A NEW BEGINNING
Summer 2010
New Vicar plans for transition.
Vestry conducts exit interview with departing Interim Vicar.

September 2010
New Vicar begins ministry.
Vicar, Vestry and Search Committee plan transition.

MILESTONE 9: LOOKING FORWARD
October ­ December 2010
Vestry and Vicar review parish needs, goals, mission
Restatement of parish mission .

March 2011
Vicar and Vestry review first six months. Set goals for future.
Publication of Mission Statement.