Current Parish & Institutional Opportunities

The Episcopal Parishes of St. Joseph the Carpenter in Sevierville and Trinity in Gatlinburg seek a Priest-in-Charge to join us on an exciting journey of collaboration in ministry!

Located in beautiful Sevier County (home of Dollywood!) and nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, our two small parishes have recently discerned a way to maximize our impact by calling a shared priest to serve alongside us as we minister in our communities. Sevier County is full of visitors and of newcomers, and we are ready to welcome these folks to our loving and caring parishes.

We are excited for our shared full-time Priest in Charge to lead us in liturgies, offer formation opportunities, and help us grow in faith. Since we are only 15 miles apart, we imagine plenty of opportunity for cooperation and fellowship among each other as our priest spends time with us in each location.

We seek a Priest who:

• Loves God and neighbor
• Shares the same “can-do” spirit that East Tennessee is famous for
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit that will match this brand new opportunity
• Is an inspiring preacher and teacher

Application Process Description: 

If you feel that you may be called to serve as jointly appointed Priest-in-Charge of Trinity and St. Joseph, please submit a letter of interest, along with your resume or CV, a copy of your OTM portfolio, and recordings of two recent sermons to the Rev. Canon Joe Woodfin, jwoodfin@dioet.org.

The Church of the Nativity in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, seeks a Priest-in-Charge to walk with us on our journey of faithfulness. Nativity, the southernmost outpost of the Diocese of East Tennessee and the only parish in the Diocese with a Georgia address, has been on that journey since our founding in 1967.

We are a small but mighty parish, with a strong core of lay leadership and a variety of ministry opportunities inside and outside the Parish in which we hope our new Priest-in-Charge will join us. In our recent congregational conversations, we affirmed that we are deeply relational, warm, authentic, and grounded in care for one another. We also learned again of the importance of our commitment to radical welcome and community engagement. We hope for a clergy leader that can feel as much at home in that environment as our parishioners do.

We hope for a Priest-in-Charge who is:

• Present, calm, and personally engaged
• Relational and collaborative, and committed to including folks of all ages in ministry
• A thoughtful and inspiring preacher and teacher
• Ready to join us in our posture of radical welcome to all

If you feel that you may be called to serve as Priest-in-Charge of the Church of the Nativity, please submit a letter of interest, along with your resume or CV, a copy of your OTM portfolio, and recordings of two recent sermons to the Rev. Canon Joe Woodfin, jwoodfin@dioet.org.

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School seeks a Chaplain with a commitment to boarding and day school education in an Episcopal environment that cultivates creativity, celebrates individuality, rejoices in the natural world, and values openness, trust, and forgiveness. This is 12-month, fulltime position and reports to the Head of School.

The Chaplain’s primary responsibility is for the oversight of the spiritual life of the school.

The Chaplain will:

Lead the liturgical life of the community

Provide pastoral care for students, faculty, and staff

Inspire, coordinate, and cultivate student participation in worship

Be responsible for the use and preservation of the school’s historic St. Andrew’s Chapel

Coordinate the calendar for Chapel gatherings

Teach an academic religion course and guide the religion and Ethics curricula

Orient new students and faculty to the liturgy of the Episcopal Church

Live on campus, participate in campus life, and serve as a member of the residential faculty

Develop and monitor the Chaplain’s budget

Guide the school in maintaining and communicating its Episcopal identity

Perform additional duties as directed by the Head of School

As with all faculty members, the Chaplain serves as a student advisor, leads weekend activities, provides weekend and evening campus supervision, and helps plan and execute class trips, retreats, and special events throughout the year. Based on the individual’s talents, interests, and gifts, responsibilities may also include leading afternoon programs (PEAK) and/or sponsoring student clubs.

Qualifications – Applicants must be ordained as priests in the Episcopal Church. Candidates will be expected to have an undergraduate and/or advanced degree and at least three years of experience in working with adolescents. A degree or experience in adolescent counseling is preferred as is experience in working or living in a boarding school setting.

 

Compensation – Salary is dependent on education and experience. Benefits include a tuition remission plan, health and dental insurance, worker’s compensation, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, a retirement plan, and eligibility for grants for professional enrichment and continuing education.

 

SAS is a co-ed, independent, Episcopal, boarding and day school serving 200 students in grades six through twelve located in Sewanee, Tenn. Students come from across the U.S. and more than a dozen countries. Faculty and students enjoy a rural mountaintop college town with abundance of outdoor and cultural activities. SAS encourages the development of students as scholars, athletes, and artists. Students commonly participate in multiple sports and extracurricular activities. The school is committed to intellectual, cultural, racial and economic diversity.

St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications should be directed to the Search Committee. Please include a letter of introduction, a résumé, and at least two professional references. We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will close applications when the position is filled.

Direct applications and inquiries to:

Chaplain Search Committee
Attn: Andrea Booher, abooher@sasweb.org
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School
290 Quintard Rd.
Sewanee, TN 37375

 

St. John’s Cathedral, a growing and active parish in the heart of downtown Knoxville, TN seeks a newly ordained person who is looking for a healthy and dynamic church in which to learn, grow, and gain experience in ordained ministry. Under the supportive guidance of a faithful and experienced clergy team, this welcoming Cathedral community is seeking a priest to engage in preaching, pastoral care, liturgical leadership, and the spiritual formation of the congregation.

A wide range of ministry experiences awaits the right candidate, including preaching, leading ministries, pastoral visitation, Bible studies, mission trips, pilgrimages, Lenten programs, healing ministry, and presiding at our worship services. Additionally, our worship life is enriched with Evensong and seasonal liturgical offerings.

St. John’s, founded in 1826, is a well-resourced and welcoming community that values intentional pastoral care, spiritual formation, outreach, community involvement, meaningful fellowship, and a strong commitment to ministry. Located in the heart of Knoxville’s thriving downtown, our Cathedral is within walking distance of Market Square, the University of Tennessee, and the Tennessee River, with the Great Smoky Mountains just an hour away.

Might God be calling you to love and serve the people of St. John’s Cathedral?

Application Process Description:

Please send your resume, cover letter, and OTM portfolio to info@stjohnscathedral.org.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Morristown (601 West Main Street, Morristown, TN 37814) is a diverse family of Christian believers saved by Grace, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and committed to sharing God’s love and grace through worship, service, outreach, and education. We are a parish of gifted and dedicated communicants who desire to be drawn into a deeper relationship with Jesus while ministering to those around us. We want to welcome a spiritual leader who will help us understand and answer God’s call.

Click here to view the parish profile.

We imagine that our new rector:

• is a gifted preacher whose sermons touch both heart and mind
• embraces both traditional and new forms of worship
• has the desire and ability to attract new and young families
• is gifted in leading the parish in healthy conflict resolution
• is an excellent time-manager and organizer
• has the desire to continue current community outreach programs and ecumenical partnerships

Located in beautiful East Tennessee between the Great Smoky Mountains and the rugged Clinch Mountain, Morristown is just a short one-hour drive from Knoxville to the southwest and Bristol, TN/VA to the north. Centrally located between eight counties, Morristown serves as the regional hub for employment, shopping, recreation, healthcare and educational opportunities.

If you feel that you may be called to serve as Rector of All Saints’ Church, please submit a letter of interest, along with your resume or CV, a copy of your OTM portfolio, and recordings of two recent sermons by April 1, 2025 to the Rev. Canon Joe Woodfin, jwoodfin@dioet.org.