An Invitation to Candidates
This is an invitation from the Search Committee to candidates seeking a Ministerial Position.
Dear Candidate,
Calvary Memorial United Church in Kitchener, Ontario believes the Church is not fading — it is evolving.
We are a historic congregation ready to write a courageous new chapter. With lower enrolment and underused space, we see possibility: space for innovation, partnership, housing initiatives, community presence, and renewed spiritual vitality.
We are seeking a theologically grounded, justice-minded, and imaginative clergy leader who is ready to honour tradition while boldly reshaping it for today. This is not a maintenance role. It is a call to lead change with faith, humility, and courage.
What You Will Do
• Lead bold conversations about the future of our building and property — including mission-aligned housing initiatives, shared community space, and sustainable ministry models.
• Build partnerships in the wider community that position the church as a vital and visible presence.
• Empower lay leadership and foster a culture of shared ownership and experimentation.
• Lead Sunday worship that is deeply rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus and authentically connected to the realities of modern life.
• Collaborate with musicians and lay leaders to create worship that is reverent, inclusive, and alive.
• Cultivate a welcoming, justice-oriented, intergenerational community of faith.
Who We Hope You Are
• Rooted in Christian tradition — but not confined by it.
• Comfortable preaching both grace and justice.
• Energized by adaptive leadership and thoughtful risk-taking.
• Passionate about community transformation and practical faith.
• Able to hold reverence and relevance in the same space.
• Excited to build something that matters for the next generation.
For more information and to submit your application, please visit ChurchHub
We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Kind regards,
Blessings,
The Search Committee, Calvary Memorial United Church