Since our formation in January, the Minister of Music Search Committee has met on a monthly basis. Donna Osborne, Rob Speece, Ralph Unruh, Jessica Manning, Hannah Long, Beth Welz, Tom Hofmann, and Pastor Hans serve on the committee. Our first task was creating a suitable job posting, with ample information about our congregation and life in Berks County.
We are pleased to report that the job posting went live in early April and we have received many qualified candidates. The window for applications closed on June 1st, and we are now beginning the process of prayerful consideration of the materials submitted.
What’s next? Well, we anticipate a first round of interviews on Zoom followed by continued discernment. Once we have a small group of finalists, these individuals will be invited for a visit to Reading to meet with the committee and work with our ensembles.
If all goes well, we hope to announce the hire in October and have them begin their time at Trinity in December to ensure a smooth transition in the middle of the program year.
Ralph Unruh, chair
Pr. Hans Becklin