About this role
Full-Time Minister for a collaborative ministry, serving: Southampton United Church and Hepworth/Sauble Beach United Church
An Invitation to Live, Lead and Grow
Are you a minister who is energized by possibility? Someone who loves building relationships, inspiring others, and becoming part of the life of a community?
Southampton United Church and Hepworth/Sauble Beach United Church, Sauble Beach United Church being an Affirming Community of Faith, are seeking a full-time minister to lead our welcoming and supportive faith communities situated on Ontario's spectacular Lake Huron shoreline.
Our congregations are committed to working together, embracing new ideas, and supporting a minister who is excited to help us grow in faith, service, and community engagement. We are looking for someone who is both motivated and motivating?a leader who enjoys preaching, pastoral care, outreach, and developing meaningful connections both within the church and throughout the wider community.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape ministry in two thriving lakeside communities that value collaboration, hospitality, and innovation.
What we are looking for
We hope to welcome someone who
- Inspires people through engaging worship and thoughtful preaching
- Is passionate about building relationships across all generations
- Enjoys becoming actively involved in the life of the community
- Sees opportunities where others see challenges
- Values collaboration, creativity, and shared leadership
- Is comfortable networking with local organizations, schools, service clubs, and community groups
- Has a heart for welcoming newcomers, and helping people discover their faith in today?s world.
- A minister who can help re-imagine ministry for a growing, changing rural community
Life in our Communities
Both churches are located just 20 kilometers apart, along the beautiful Lake Huron Shoreline at the base of the Bruce peninsula. Along the route there are hundreds of seasonal cottages situated on lands of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, reflecting the area?s rich Indigenous history and our ongoing relationship with the First Nations people whose traditional territory we share. Few ministry settings offer the quality of life found here.
Southampton and Saugeen/Sauble Beach are situated on the shores of magnificent Lake Huron, famous for some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world.
Whether you enjoy boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, swimming, hiking, golfing, cycling, photography, or simply long walks along the beach in every season, the opportunities are endless.
The town of Hepworth is a small rural farm community 10 minutes east of Sauble Beach. It is the crossroads for tourists heading west to the beaches, north to the Bruce Peninsula, and east to Owen Sound. St Andrews, in Hepworth, serves as a community hub for events and provides cooperative support for the Hepworth Legion.
The communities serve as the gateway to the Bruce Peninsula, home to a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the northern reaches of the renowned Bruce Trail? Canada?s oldest and longest marked hiking trail.
Southampton is a charming heritage town located at the mouth of the Saugeen River within the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory. Visitors and residents alike enjoy the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, the historic Chantry Island Lighthouse, vibrant arts and cultural events, and a welcoming downtown filled with unique shops, cafés, and restaurants.
Just minutes away Saugeen Beach and the town of Sauble Beach are home to one of Canada?s most celebrated freshwater beaches, with over 11 kilometers of sandy shoreline, a lively summer atmosphere, family attractions, local shops, and a thriving tourism sector.
The region also benefits from the presence of Bruce Power, one of the world?s largest nuclear generating stations, employing thousands of highly skilled professionals from across Canada and around the world. This population contributes to a di