In the Episcopal Church, a Clergy Transition is the prayerful and structured process of searching for, discerning, and calling a new minister or priest to lead a congregation.

Key Components

• Discernment: A process where the vestry and a dedicated search committee seek to understand God's will for the parish's future.
• Congregational Role: Parishioners support the transition through prayer, feedback, and mutual trust. For example, st-thomas utilizes a specific "Collect for the Search for Our Priest" to guide their vestry and search team.
• Lay Leadership: Often a time when lay leaders step up to maintain parish life, lead services, and manage outreach.