Congregational & Clergy Transitions
Open Positions
- Grace Episcopal-Methodist Church, Buena Vista – is looking for a 1/4 time priest to serve two Sundays a month. View position profile here.
Congregations in Transition
- Good Shepherd, Centennial – The Rev. Gary Brower retiring August 31, 2026.
- Peace in Christ Episcopal-Lutheran Ministry, Elizabeth – has called The Rev. Jerry Phillips as part-time Interim Rector.
- St. Alban’s, Windsor – has called The Rev. Jackson Haas as part-time Interim Rector.
New Calls
- Ascension, Denver – has called The Rev. Emily Carter as Associate Rector beginning July 1, 2026.
- Ascension, Pueblo – has called The Rev. John Thexton to serve as Deacon-in-Charge beginning on May 1, 2026.
- Christ Church, Aspen – has called The Rev. Liz Costello as the Rector beginning June 1, 2026.
- Grace & St. Stephen’s – has called The Rev. Michael Fenn as Associate Rector beginning June 1, 2026.
- St. Aidan’s, Boulder – has called The Rev. Cate Colburn-Smith as Curate beginning May 1, 2026.
- St. John’s Cathedral, Denver – has called The Rev. Patrick Gahan as Interim Dean beginning July 1, 2026.
- St. John’s, Boulder – has called The Rev. Kevin Criley has been called as Curate beginning July 1, 2026.
- Trinity, Greeley – has called The Rev. Angela Hummel as the Deacon-in-Charge beginning June 1, 2026.
For more information about any particular congregation, or the search process, please contact the Rev. Canon Vanessa Stickler Glass, Canon for Transition and Wellness, at Vanessa@EpiscopalColorado.org.
Transition Resources
Vocation Hub
Candidate Profile Template – for Clergy
Position Profile Template – for Congregations – This link is for profile and search committees to create your Vocation Hub Position profile. You can save your work and resume it later utilizing the “Save and Resume Later” option at the bottom of the page. When clicked, a unique URL will be created that you will use to access the profile at a later date to keep working. Once the template is completed, click “submit form” at the bottom of the page. You will receive a PDF of the template. Please email the PDF to Canon Vanessa, vanessa@episcopalcolorado.org.
Becoming Licensed to Officiate in Colorado
Diocese of Colorado License to Officiate process
Clergy Retirement Resources
Clergy Transition Form
If you are a clergyperson interested in open positions in the Episcopal Church in Colorado, please submit your information here to be kept in the loop on transition opportunities. The Canon for Transition, the Rev. Canon Vanessa Stickler Glass, will send periodic updates via email to you.