Transition Ministry
We welcome your interest and inquiries about vacancies in the Diocese. All inquiries about vacancies should be directed to the Reverend Canon David Wells, Canon to the Ordinary.
When there is a vacancy within the Diocese of Springfield a file is created for interested applicants. Interested applicants will send their personal OTM and resume to the Canon to the Ordinary, The Rev. Canon David Wells by email (canon@episcopalspringfield.org). The Office of the Bishop will review applications and proceed with the appropriate communications.”
Current Openings in the Diocese
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St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Location: Harrisburg, Ilinois
Position: Part-time vicar/priest-in-charge
St. Stephen’s is a small, tight community of faith that has seen changes through the years. Started in 1978 by five couples who met in each other’s homes, it was sanctioned by the diocese in 1980.
Our congregation comes from many different communities, representing five counties surrounding Harrisburg. Most of the counties in Southern Illinois are sparsely populated and many of the lower sixteen counties have very low population because of the Shawnee National Forest. However, The Shawnee National Forest draws many tourists and offers many outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and ATV riding. Due to its proximity, the city of Harrisburg uses the tagline, “Harrisburg, Gateway to the Shawnee National Forest.” Another area of interest near Harrisburg is Southern Illinois University. Harrisburg is only twenty- five miles from Marion, IL and forty-one miles from Carbondale, IL, which is home to the Southern Illinois University. SIU offers many cultural and sporting events, like most major universities which is another enhancement to St. Stephens.
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St. ANDREW's EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Location: Carbondale, Ilinois
Position: Rector/vicar/priest-in-charge
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Carbondale, Illinois began as a “Mission of St. Andrew’s” in 1882 under the approval of Rt. Rev. George F. Seymour, the first Bishop of Springfield. In 1904 the first church building was dedicated on what is now University Avenue under the leadership of an English priest who also served as organist. A second church building was located on West Mill Street across from the campus of Southern Illinois University in 1926. The growth of the University during this period spurred interest in ministry to students, and the Canterbury Club was organized for that purpose.
In 1958 St. Andrew’s was admitted as a parish in the Diocese of Springfield. In 1977 our third and present building was built adjacent to the second; and continues to serve the needs of both students and faculty across the street.
