Come work with us at Holy Trinity!
As a Reconciling in Christ congregation, we celebrate diversity and welcome all people, including our LGBTQIA+ siblings. If you’re interested in being part of our vibrant and welcoming community, check out the current opportunity below. We’d love to hear from you!
Pastor – Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), North Easton, Massachusetts
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in North Easton, MA, is seeking a full-time Pastor to lead our small, faithful, intentionally inclusive congregation into its next chapter of ministry. Rooted in the gospel and energized by a spirit of hospitality, justice, and care for creation, we seek a pastor who will partner with us as we follow Jesus boldly in a changing world.
Who We Are
Founded in by Swedish immigrants in 1892 and shaped by a long tradition of resilience and welcome, Holy Trinity is a Reconciling in Christ congregation committed to embracing people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, racial and cultural backgrounds, abilities, and family structures. We exist “to follow the example of Jesus, acting boldly to build community with diverse people and to nurture creation.”
We are a worship-centered community with:
- Traditional Lutheran liturgy enriched by diverse music, including an historic E. & G.G. Hook pipe organ and frequent guest musicians
- Hybrid worship, supported by a modern multi-camera livestream system
- A partnership with Bristol Trinity Episcopal Church for shared ministries
- Strong commitments to social justice, LGBTQIA+ welcome, creation care, and support for people experiencing housing instability
- A 14-acre wooded campus featuring trails, wetlands, a labyrinth, a pollinator garden, and a parsonage
We are sustained by a dedicated core of volunteers and are actively seeking renewed energy and direction as we grow into the future.
What We Seek in Our Next Pastor
We are praying for a pastoral leader who is:
A Strong Preacher and Teacher
- Proclaims the gospel with clarity, conviction, and relevance
- Inspires hope, imagination, and courage as we explore new possibilities
A Creative, Energetic Worship Leader
- Crafts uplifting, engaging, Lutheran-rooted worship
- Is open to a range of musical expressions and diverse spiritual practices
A Community Bridge-Builder
- Forms relationships with local leaders, organizations, and neighbors
- Helps our congregation become more visible and involved in the wider community
A Compassionate Pastor
- Offers healing pastoral care and support during life’s challenges
- Models healthy communication, conflict mediation, and reconciliation
A Change Agent and Collaborator
- Helps us discern and embrace needed change while honoring our history
- Encourages involvement from all generations, especially children, youth, and young adults
Key Ministry Priorities
The congregation hopes our next pastor will emphasize:
- Engaging young families, youth, and young adults
- Lifelong faith formation and education
- Advocacy for inclusiveness and social justice
- Community partnerships and outreach
- Supportive, hope-filled pastoral care
What We Offer
- A loving, thoughtful congregation eager to grow
- A beautiful property and facilities used by a wide range of community groups
- A solid financial foundation, including endowment-supported designated funds
- Openness to diverse pastoral candidates, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC rostered ministers
Application Process
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and participates fully in the New England Synod’s call process.
Interested candidates should apply only through the ELCA New England Synod.
Rostered ministers may begin the process and receive a complete Ministry Site Profile by contacting Associate to the Bishop Susan Gaeta at sgaeta@nesynod.org regarding this opening. The synod office will coordinate communication with the congregation’s Call Committee.