Congregations and ministries seeking clergy work with the diocese’s transitions office, which posts available openings and updates on this page. Salary and benefit information, can be found elsewhere in this section. The Supply Clergy page has rates and a roster of priests available for supply work.
If you are leaving one diocesan congregation for a position in another, please consult these transition resources.
To be considered for any of the openings below, please fill out the Clergy Information Form for Transitions for each search for which you would like to apply.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Barrington, Illinois is receiving names for their next rector. St. Michael’s is a joyful and faithful congregation, deeply committed to each other and their wider community. Members place a high value on formation and life-long learning, evidenced in their well-regarded faith-based onsite preschool (Little Angels Christian Preschool), strong Sunday school program, active youth group, and numerous opportunities for adult formation. St. Michael’s is also passionate about their numerous outreach ministries and partnerships.
St. Michael’s seeks a dynamic, approachable rector with a pastoral heart. The ideal candidate will share their passion for life-long learning and community engagement, preach with relevance and depth, and be committed to developing and inspiring lay leaders.
The village of Barrington is 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Barrington is a more affluent community with an excellent and innovative school system and nationally ranked hospital, and is unique in its concentration of active nonprofit organizations. Known as a great place to raise a family, Barrington also has easy train access to downtown Chicago and its many amenities.
To learn more about St. Michael’s, please visit their website, download the parish profile, view the OTM, or view the Vocation Hub profile. To apply, please fill out the Clergy Form for Transitions.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kankakee is seeking their next full-time rector. St. Paul’s is a joyful bilingual congregation deeply committed to each other and their wider community. They have been faithfully led by strong lay leadership during the transition time and are ready to begin a new chapter with a new rector. St. Paul’s has been very intentional over the last decade to move from being a largely Anglo congregation to being truly multi-cultural, building bridges between cultures and creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
St. Paul’s seeks a compassionate, welcoming priest who is a collaborative and supportive leader. They are searching for someone who can help them expand formation opportunities, who appreciates their growing youth ministry, and who values community engagement. Being bi-lingual or willing to learn Spanish is preferred, but not required.
Known for its historical significance and architecture, Kankakee (population 25,000) is located 60 miles south of Chicago along the picturesque Kankakee river. Kankakee is known for its vibrant arts community and strong cultural traditions, and provides the best of small-town charm, while also being close to a major city and its amenities.
To learn more about St. Paul’s, please visit their website, download their parish profile, view the OTM, or view the Vocation Hub profile. To apply, please fill out the Clergy Form for Transitions.
Saint Thomas Episcopal Church and Peace Lutheran Church in Morris, Illinois have partnered together for a two-point full-time position. These congregations have been in faithful discernment for the past year, exploring the viability of a shared call. Sensing tremendous possibility for shared ministry and outreach while maintaining denominational and congregational identity, the two churches are poised to begin a new chapter together. They seek an enthusiastic pastor who can help them discern creative ways to partner and continue having an impact in their community, as they live into this new relationship. Flexibility, creativity, good preaching, and the ability to connect well with others are valued qualities in their next pastoral leader. Lutheran and Episcopal clergy are encouraged to apply.
The town of Morris, population 15,000, is approximately 55 miles southwest of Chicago. Bordering the Illinois river, Morris has multiple outdoor recreational opportunities. Morris also has a growing business district, a community theater group, a level 2 trauma center, and multiple nearby institutions of higher learning.
For more information, please visit the congregations’ websites (Peace Lutheran and St. Thomas Episcopal) and view the view the Shared Introduction document.
Lutheran candidates are encouraged to reach out to the Rev. Jen Henry of the Northern Illinois Synod bishop’s office for the Ministry Site Profile and to apply for this position. Episcopal candidates are encouraged to view St. Thomas’ original parish profile, download the OTM, and to apply via the Clergy Information Form for Transitions.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Dekalb is seeking their next rector. St. Paul’s is a progressive, warm and welcoming community, eager to grow and develop with their next priest. Through this time of transition, St. Paul’s collaborative lay leadership style has served them well. Most parishioners are engaged in various ministries that connect them to each other and the wider community. In particular, St. Paul’s values its connection to Northern Illinois University (NIU), which is walking distance from the church. They see their property and land as expressions of faith, evidenced in their walking path for university students, little free library, and memorial garden. The garden is an active and vital ministry that provides food for the local food pantry, and connects St. Paul’s to the university through partnership with Environmental Studies students.
St. Paul’s is poised for growth, and seeks a rector who can guide their significant energy and passion for ministry, help them further develop connections with NIU, and deepen their relationship with the newly built nearby grade school. Dekalb is 65 miles west of Chicago, has many cultural and recreational amenities, and provides a high quality of life for its 40,000 residents.
To learn more about St. Paul’s, please visit their website, download their parish profile, or view the OTM. To apply, please fill out the Clergy Form for Transitions.
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.
To learn more about Emmanuel, please visit their website, download the parish profile, or view the OTM. To apply, please fill out the Diocese of Chicago Clergy Application.
The Episcopal Church of St. Anne, is seeking its next full-time rector. For over 150 years, St. Anne’s has been a valued part of the Morrison community, with a strong history of outreach and community engagement. A small but warm and engaging congregation, St. Anne’s is eager to start the next chapter of their ministry with their next spiritual leader. The seek a priest who shares their Anglo-Catholic identity and ethos, who has a passion for growth and community involvement, and who can help them grow spiritually. Pastoral care and strong preaching are highly valued by the congregation. Like many churches, St. Anne’s has experienced decline in membership in recent years. However, they remain financially stable, and have a strong desire to grow and continue making a difference in their community.
Morrison, the seat of Whiteside County, has a population of approximately 4,300, and is located 120 miles west of Chicago, along historic Lincoln Highway. Morrison is known for its beautiful state parks and county fairground, and the local public school system is highly rated. The Church of St. Anne, which is located two blocks from city-center, draws members from Morrison and neighboring communities.
To learn more about The Church of St. Anne, please visit their website, download their parish profile, and view the OTM. To apply, please fill out the Clergy Form For Transitions.
St. Charles Episcopal Church is now receiving names for their next leader. Known for having a welcoming spirit, joyful fellowship, and hospitality, members of St. Charles are eager to begin a new chapter with their next full-time rector. St. Charles is a faithful, compassionate, progressive congregation that places a high value on community service and engagement. Outreach ministries are central to St. Charles, with feeding ministries being a hallmark of who they are. St. Charles also places high value on being an inclusive and welcoming community, and has a strong appreciation for liturgy and music.
St. Charles members are enthusiastic, active, and engaged in numerous ministries and are eager to continue the growth of the church. They seek a rector who is an inspiring and compassionate leader, values pastoral care, and will collaborate with lay leaders to live into their vision of the church for the future.
St. Charles is located in the township of St. Charles, just 35 miles west of Chicago. With an outstanding school system and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, St. Charles has the amenities and charm of a small town (population 33,000), with easy access to downtown Chicago, and the many offerings of a major metropolitan area.
To be considered for any of the openings below, please fill out the Clergy Information Form for Transitions for each search for which you would like to apply.
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, a welcoming, faithful, dynamic community, is seeking a ¾ time rector. A presence in the Palatine community since 1948, St. Philip’s has multiple community connections and supports several local outreach initiatives. Parishioners would also like to develop more interactive outreach in the Palatine area. They seek a rector who shares this passion, and who can help redevelop children’s formation, as well as work collaboratively with the congregation to grow the church. The ideal next rector is both comfortable with traditional worship, and willing to try new things and introduce more contemporary expressions of worship. Leadership and administrative skills are also highly valued.
Palatine, located 30 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, has numerous outdoor amenities, including public parks, swimming complexes, horse stables, bike trails and an outdoor auditorium. Palatine is also known to have a strong public school system as well as several private and parochial schools, and several colleges and universities fairly close by. Downtown Chicago is easily accessed via train.
Searches for assistant/assisting and associate clergy in our diocese are managed by the individual congregation. If you wish to apply for a position listed below, please follow the instructions in the posting.
The Church of the Holy Comforter (CHC) is seeking an Associate for Family Ministry. The Church of the Holy Comforter is a thriving Episcopal Church in Kenilworth, Illinois. Those looking to join their team should be detail-oriented, curious, and passionate about collaboration. Candidates must be comfortable working with adults within the parish as well as young children in our preschool, and leading families to deepen their personal faith.
The Associate for Family Ministry will support the ministry team with various programmatic, administrative, and strategic responsibilities, including Sunday School, family pastoral support, relationship building with our community, and serving as a bridge between the Church and the families in our All Things Bright & Beautiful preschool. The Associate for Family Ministry will work closely with the clergy team, the vestry, and the parent leadership to facilitate the long-term success of our mission. Central to the program at Holy Comforter is the idea that children participating in our community are encouraged to grow into the truest versions of themselves, rather than being shaped into any particular perspective. View a detailed job description.
Holy Comforter is considering both ordained and lay applicants for this full-time position. Ordained applicants can expect to be compensated in line with the Diocese of Chicago’s guidelines for clergy. Lay salaries start at $60,000, not including robust pension and healthcare plans. Pay over that mark may be offered commensurate with experience and with attention to academic qualifications. To apply, please email the Rev. Heath Howe and copy our Youth Minister. Please include your resume and a one-page cover letter detailing why you’d be a good fit for CHC.
Searches for non-parochial clergy in our diocese are managed by the individual organization. If you wish to apply for a position listed below, please follow the instructions in the posting.
Each of these congregations will make an announcement when ready to accept names. Check back here for more information.
