Assistant/Associate Rector or Transitional Deacon

PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC
Posted Oct 2, 2026
Job Title
Assistant/Associate Rector or Transitional Deacon
Name of church or organization
Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church
Location
Pawleys Island, SC
Job Description
Holy Cross Faith Memorial is a diverse, historically inclusive, community-oriented parish.   Inspired by our heritage and blessed by our diversity, we share God’s love unconditionally with all.  We value and celebrate our multi-racial and multi-cultural heritage.  We value and nurture strong clergy and lay leadership.  We seek an individual who will flourish here.  Our ideal candidate will:

  • Believe in our Episcopal heritage and traditions
  • Be theologically grounded, rooted in faith and community
  • Be passionate about liturgical tradition and sacramental ministry
  • Share in sacramental ministries and rites, assist in worship services (2 on Sunday, one mid-week)
  • Preach on alternate Sundays
  • Assist in adult formation Sunday program
  • Attend weekly staff meeting

Background: In the late 1800s two African American missions & schools existed here, Waccamaw Mission at Brookgreen Plantation and Faith Memorial Mission in Pawleys.  In 1930 these were merged into Holy Cross Faith Memorial.   A summer camp for African American members of the Diocese was added.  The school and camp existed until 2000.   In 2001, after a century as a mission of the Diocese, HCFM was granted parish status.  The campus was renovated and a new sanctuary was consecrated in 2005.  Our total membership is 500, and we are growing.  Today’s campus consists of the Sanctuary, School House, Chapel, Food Pantry, Medical Clinic, and HUD housing.  Please see our website below.

Type of Commitment
Full Time or Part Time
Does this job pay?
Yes
Application Process
Please send resume and availability to the Rev. Cn. Philip Linder, Canon to the Ordinary, at plinder@episcopalchurchsc.org with a copy to the Rev. William Keith, Rector, at WKeith@holycrossfm.org; an OTM file if available would be helpful, but it is not required. We are open to hiring a priest, a transitional deacon, or a retired priest and thus do not specify an application deadline or starting date. Salary will be commensurate with background, experience, and agreed upon responsibilities.
Website
www.holycrossfm.org