We are in the search process! Welcome to All Saints'! We are searching for a new rector to lead our parish. We hope that the following narrative begins to paint the picture of who we are and the leader we seek as we continue to serve Christ and each other.

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Prayer for the search for our next rector

​Gracious God, as we seek the priest you are calling for us, grant us your mercy, your wisdom, and your guidance. Open our eyes, soften our hearts, deepen our trust, and lead us as we grow from our past into the future you are preparing. Help us to greet this new chapter with faith, gratitude, and joy as you shape us into a community that reflects your grace. Amen.

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Our Parish & Community
 

All Saints’ Church is a strong faith community devoted to God, to each other, and to our community. Our church is located in Littleton, New Hampshire, which has a population of approximately 6,500 people. Situated at the northern edge of the beautiful White Mountains and across the Connecticut River from Vermont, Littleton is an attractive location for shopping and outdoor activities, including leaf peeping in the fall, skiing, hiking, biking, and many celebrations of art and music. Our parish is within walking distance of our charming main street. 

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​ All Saints’ Church feels warm and welcoming. Many parishioners feel that our congregation is like family. People look forward to our weekly coffee hours each Sunday and various year-round social activities. We have 158 church members. We benefit from many dedicated parishioners who come to worship from small towns within a 30-mile radius of Littleton, including Vermont.

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Our historic church was built in 1875, a rare example of “Stick Gothic” design. The structure has been well maintained, and our worship and community gathering spaces are comfortable and welcoming. We are financially strong, with many dedicated individuals who assist with budgeting and investing our funds wisely so that we can plan for our future.

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Community Outreach
 

Our Feeding Ministries are an essential part of our fellowship efforts and include The All Saints' Community Food Cupboard, the weekly Dinner Bell meal, and The Community Cookout, a weekly summer cookout. All three are run in collaboration with local community organizations and our own volunteers at All Saints. We also support programs such as Toys for Tots, Children of Incarcerated Parents (CHiPs), and our Children's Little Free Library.
 

We participate in various local choral groups, host Interfaith Prayer Vigils, and Ecumenical Services. Our Centering Prayer sessions and studies are open to the wider community. We also observe The Longest Night, an event that honors unhoused individuals who have passed away.
 

We have delegates who attend conventions and serve on the Northern Convocation and Diocesan Council. Our Parish Prayer List includes individuals from outside the church, including relatives, friends, and former parishioners.

 

Quick Facts
 

We have one full-time priest and one deacon.
 

We are fortunate to have four retired clergy, including a bishop, all of whom love retirement, understand their place, and are happy to help. One example of how our retired clergy enrich our community is how a former Presbyterian pastor and biblical scholar hosts a Bible Study meeting every Wednesday morning.
 

Our average Sunday attendance is 66 congregants.
 

We have over 60 households pledged for 2026, an operating budget of nearly $390k, and an endowment of $1.8MM.

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Our Vision for the Future

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All Saints' is a warm, inclusive, and vibrant faith community seeking a devout celebrant and effective preacher who can illuminate Scripture to inspire parishioners toward a deeper faith in Christ. We are looking for a rector who is emotionally engaged with the needs of our congregation, with a “roll up your sleeves” leadership style, humor, and patience.
 

This equipping priest will recognize and support emerging leaders in pastoral care and social outreach, while creatively engaging newcomers in our close-knit parish. With a compassionate heart, they will navigate the real-world operational and cultural realities of modern ministry, while being sensitive to the needs of our large population of congregants over 80. We value an apolitical and engaging presenter who can facilitate healing and foster connection across generations, making our parish a loving home for all. 

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The Rector We Seek

As we consider the qualities essential for our new rector, five key leadership traits stand out.
 

Administration is crucial, as it ensures the smooth operation and organization of church activities, allowing our community to thrive.
 

Change Management is equally important; our rector should guide us through transitions gracefully, fostering resilience and adaptability within the congregation.
 

Church Governance must also be prioritized, as a solid understanding of our church's structure and policies will help maintain our mission and values.
 

Collaborative Leadership fosters unity and shared purpose, empowering members to work together effectively.
 

Leadership Development will inspire and nurture future leaders within our community, ensuring that our church remains vibrant and engaged for years to come.

These traits are key to a transformative and effective leadership style that resonates with our congregation’s needs.

The essential ministry skills we seek, based on a recent survey of 90 parishioners conducted by Holy Cow Consulting, highlight the importance of worship and liturgy, preaching, community building, discipleship, intergenerational formation, outreach, pastoral care, prayer and spirituality, and spiritual direction. In addition, strategic leadership, change management, and administration are critical abilities that round out the ideal candidate.

Other considerations include the importance of relationships, especially between our rector and lay leadership. We believe our strong lay leadership complements the clergy, bringing a variety of skills to our parish. We look forward to our future rector bringing new ideas, energy and perspective, partnering with lay leadership, with the discernment to recognize and inspire people’s unique gifts.

Despite being a small parish in the North Country, we have had a strong relationship with the Bishop, his Canon, and their offices related to both the All Saints' parish as well as our Episcopal summer chapel, St. Matthew’s, in Sugar Hill. In fact, our beloved Bishop Rob Hirschfeld, who has served as the 10th Bishop of New Hampshire for fourteen years, is retiring. Several All Saints' parishioners are actively involved in the search and appointment of a new Diocesan Bishop. 

The Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire
 

The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire comprises 48 congregations from Colebrook to Nashua, Claremont to Portsmouth. We are discovering God's mission in the world and listening to what God calls us to challenge and confront anew. We do this work in churches, communities, forests, on mountaintops, and on the sea.

Diocesan Purpose Statement
 

Our purpose is to claim the power of God's love in our life - in our worship, learning, and service - as we are the love and joy of Jesus Christ with others.

 

Diocesan Mission
 

The mission of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New Hampshire is initiated and empowered by the baptismal covenant with Almighty God through which its members have been incorporated into the Body of Christ and are led by the Holy Spirit – in their congregations and communities, through their institutions and as persons, in their worship and in their lives:

to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ;

to seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves;

to strive for justice and peace among all people, respecting the dignity of every human being.
 

To learn more about this opportunity contact Canon Tina Pickering, Canon to the Ordinary, at the Diocesan Office.