Sarah Condon
sarah.condon@yale.edu
I am a Candidate for Holy Orders from the Diocese of New York who is hopeful for the future of the church and our ministry to the world. I seek a position in chaplaincy, non-profit, or diocesan work.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2013
Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven CT
Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2013
University of Mississippi, Oxford MS
Bachelor of Arts in Southern Studies, 2005
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2013
Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven CT
Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2013
University of Mississippi, Oxford MS
Bachelor of Arts in Southern Studies, 2005
Education
New York, NYEpiscopal Charities
Seminary Intern2011-present
Academic year intern for the outreach arm of the Diocese of New York. Episcopal Charities funds and supports a range of parish-based programs in the greater New York area.
- redesigned and implemented new programming for diocesan-wide Episcopal Charities Sunday, including new Sunday School curriculum for adults and children, theological reflections, the creation of a promotional video and also arranged for materials to be made available in Spanish
- participated in Board Meetings on a regular basis with special attention paid to non-profit budget management
- advised on future use of social media and further parish involvement in order to expand the reach and influence of the organization
- analyzed data from Episcopal Charities Sunday work to understand how we can improve the packet for the coming year
Darien, CTSt. Luke's Church
Seminary Intern2010-2011
Seminary Intern at this resource -sized (over 400 people on a Sunday) parish located in a major commuting area for New York City.
- preached five times a year at 8am and 10am worship services
- regularly led worship at 5pm Sunday alternative worship service; also preached extemporaneously at this service
- led children's chapel (ages 3-10) and instructed Vacation Bible School classes (ages 6-8)
- attended and participated in staff meetings involving liturgical and parish programming planning
- assisted in pastoral care needs of community based on needs expressed by Parish Pastoral Care Committee
- demonstrated flexibility and resourcefulness in navigating internship during a period of significant staff transition
White Plains, NYNew York Presbyterian Psychiatric Hospital
Student Chaplainsummer, 2010
Earned one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education credit during summer program at this Psychiatric Hospital.
- offered pastoral care and immediate attention to patients on the Geriatric and Eating Disorder units
- created spiritual programming for Geriatric units based on poetry, hymns, and scripture
- participated and led small group discussions with Eating Disorder patients around concepts of self respect and personal growth
New York, NYChurch of the Epiphany
Postulant for Holy Orders2006-2008
Postulant for the priesthood and parish volunteer at this pastoral sized (150 people on a Sunday) congregation.
- preached occasionally
- taught Sunday School curriculum for children ages 6-10
- aided in leading the 20's/30s group in fellowship and prayer
- served liturgically as chalicist on a regular basis
Ministry Experience
New York, NYThe Episcopal Diocese of New York
Administrative Assistant2007-2010
Administrative Assistant and Greeter at this diocesan headquarters which serves the people of Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester County, and the greater New York area.
- assisted in the organization of major events for the clergy and laity of the diocese
- supported clergy staff in daily worship services at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine
- planned for and welcomed the many global visitors to the diocese
- created new databases, directories, and manuals to improve the functional abilities of the diocesan office
New York, NYAdditude and Adoptive Families Magazines
Advertising Manager2006-2007
Advertising staff member at jointly owned magazines for parents who have children with Attention Deficit Disorder (Additude) and parents who have adopted children (Adoptive Parents).
- designed magazine and online advertisement
- improved online resource database for adoption
- sold premium listings and online/magazine advertisement
Other Professional Experience
- facilitated church growth, particularly in young families
- experience in church website design (http://www.ststephensarmonk.org)
- adept in social media and online newsletter creation
- beginning Spanish
Additional Skills And Qualifications
Grey Coterie Prize for Southern Studies Undergraduate Paper, 2005
Chancellor’s Honor Roll, The University of Mississippi, 2001-2005
Lambda Sigma Honor Society, The University of Mississippi, 2002
Chancellor’s Honor Roll, The University of Mississippi, 2001-2005
Lambda Sigma Honor Society, The University of Mississippi, 2002
Honors And Awards
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