Our rector announced he’s leaving a couple of weeks ago, and today the diocese announced the transitions person is leaving. Fun times. But, if anybody is interested in a larger church in Rochester, NY keep your eyes open this winter/early spring. Lots of good things going on here! ⚓️
My first TEC rector told me that rectors were appointed "in perpetuity," meaning until retirement. Times have changed.🕯😮💨
I was a rector for 14 years, and in the Diocese of Los Angeles, rector could be removed only with the agreement of 2 out of 3 The Vestry The Bishop and, I think, maybe the Standing Committee.
Two of three makes sense. Thanks.
When Fr Atlee told me that rectors stayed, he meant they didn't go after other positions. He was assuring me that he'd stay. ☺️
I would be curious to see historical averages of years served per call. It does seem there are very few tenures of 20+ years now, but I wonder a bit if we remember those from the past more because they stick out as abnormal or because there were genuinely more.