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The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is a historic and beloved parish in Maitland, FL, with roots going back to 1883. Our property is a significant asset, encompassing our cherished historic chapel, a spacious Sanctuary built in 1967, a Parish Hall, and several outbuildings currently leased to the Celandine Life Prep Academy, a special needs school that brings meaningful weekday activity and community presence to our campus.

Maitland is a thriving suburban community of approximately 20,000 residents located within the greater Orlando area, and it is experiencing steady, ongoing growth. That growth is reflected in new apartment construction near our church, bringing with it an influx of younger residents — exactly the demographic a forward-looking parish seeks to engage. We see this as a genuine and exciting opportunity.

Good Shepherd is taking intentional steps to reach out to these newer neighbors, and we are eager for a Rector who shares our vision and will help lead that effort. We believe our history and our welcoming community give us a compelling foundation from which to grow. We are looking for a Rector who is energized by opportunity — someone ready to build on what we already have and help shape what Good Shepherd will become.

We are a congregation that has engaged in honest self-assessment through the Holy Cow Congregational Assessment to help us better understand our identity as a church and to help us realize our deep desire to grow.  We are a parish with a solid foundation and a congregation-wide desire to open our doors more widely to a larger community. For the right Rector, Good Shepherd’s ministry context is an exciting invitation to lead us in our next chapter.

If you are an Episcopal Priest who loves to share your knowledge of the Gospel and your personal walk with God in a kind, encouraging, and Christ-like way, please look for our solicitation through The National Episcopal Church’s Office of Transition Ministry.  We look forward to meeting you.