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“Holy Cross is a very diverse group, and I want to make sure the [next] rector fits within that group.” Michael McAllister, Search Committee Chair
During the joint meeting of the vestry and search committees last week, Canon d'Rue Hazel outlined the transition process and delineated the responsibilities of each group. In a brief meeting of the Search Committee afterwards, Michael McAllister was appointed chair of that committee.
Responsibilities of the Vestry and Search Committee
during the Transition Process
The Vestry's job is always to focus on the worship and ministry of the congregation. They also update the church's strategic plan, monitor the status of all canonical requirements such as Parochial Reports and audits, and make decisions related to the Denominational Health Plan.

With regard to the transition, the vestry
  • Writes the Charge to the Search Committee
  • Appoints people to that body
  • Provides a budget for the search process
  • Decides upon the terms for a Letter of Agreement
  • Interviews the final candidates recommended to them by the Search Committee ultimately
  • Makes the final selection for rector
The Search Committee's responsibilities include
  • Fulfilling the Vestry's Charge, surveying the congregation regarding what the congregation as a whole hopes for in a new rector
  • Developing the Office of Transition Ministry Portfolio, which is the document that advertises our search to the broader Episcopal Church
  • Preparing interview questions for candidates
  • Reviewing the applications of clergy interested in becoming our next rector
  • Conducting interviews and followup interviews
  • Communicating search progress to the vestry and the wider congregation.


In this week's Transition Minute, Anne Smith explains the search process in greater detail.

Much of the work of the search committee is confidential in manner, as hiring processes generally are. Be assured that all information that can be shared will be.


How Members of Holy Cross Can Stay Abreast of the Process

  1. Transition News - This e-newsletter is one of the channels by which you and all members of Holy Cross can stay up to date. To subscribe email secretary@holycrossep.org
  2. Transition Minute - Videos shared weekly on both Holy Cross' Facebook page (no Facebook account needed) and to the Holy Cross Members & Friends Facebook Group are another channel that will share similar information.
  3. Transition pages of the Holy Cross website are yet another channel through which you can tap into the information stream. There you will find links to the above resources, as well as additional information

About once a month, brief verbal announcements will be made during church services.

In addition, information is also being translated and shared with our Hispanic congregation through Whats App, thanks to Fr. Fred Gonzalez and Monica Robayo.

As we journey towards our future together, pray for our church, our priests, the vestry, members of the search committee, and all clergy who may eventually respond to our search. With God's help, this process will lead us to the next chapter in our life as Christ's community known as Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Simpsonville, SC.

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Arrangements have been made to make this information available
in Spanish for members of our Spanish-speaking congregation.
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