Rector
| Job Title | |
| Rector | |
| Name of church or organization | |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church | |
| Location | |
| Rockford, IL | |
| Job Description | |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church is looking for its next rector. Located in the heart of downtown Rockford, the fifth largest city in Illinois, Emmanuel has strong community ties through its outreach programs, particularly Shelter Care Ministries and The Jubilee Center.
Emmanuel is a healthy, inclusive, hospitable community of faith, eager to begin a new chapter with their next priest. They seek an energetic priest who has a positive and healthy sense of self, has superior pastoral care skills, is an inspiring communicator, and who shares their appreciation for strong liturgy and good music. Located along the Rock River, Rockford has numerous amenities, including parks and gardens, several venues for music and the arts, a growing culinary scene, a strong public school system, and several schools of higher learning. Rockford offers a high quality of life, combining big-city amenities with small-town charm. |
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| Type of Commitment | |
| Full Time | |
| Does this job pay? | |
| Yes | |
| Application Process | |
| To learn more about Emmanuel, please visit their website, emmanuelrockford.org download the parish profile, or view the OTM. To apply, please fill out the Diocese of Chicago Clergy Application. | |
| Application Deadline | |
| 1/31/2026 | |
| Website | |
| https://www.emmanuelrockford.org/ | |