Semifinalists Identified!

Dear Fellow Good Samaritans,

We are so very thankful as we continue to feel enveloped by your prayers, especially as we have reached another critical period in the Rector search. The Holy Spirit is guiding and enlightening our conversations, as we discern our candidates.

We completed the initial interviews of the 4 candidates that applied to our call. The interviews were engaging and provided a deeper insight into their personal spiritual life, their leadership, and their thoughts on leading Good Samaritan.

The search process is moving along in a swift but thorough manner.

At this point, our field now consists of 2 semifinalists. 

The semifinalists will be brought in individually to Sammamish during the end of August. During their two-day, two-night stay, the semifinalists will have time for more intimate in-person conversations; and a formal interview process.

During this time, we will complete our background work and referencing of the semifinalists. Our goal is to identify and present the finalists to the Vestry in early to mid-September.

The final phase will be completed by our Vestry who will conduct separate interviews with the finalists and meet their families and make the final, unanimous decision on our next Rector in the fall of 2023.

Come Holy Spirit,

The Rector Search Committee