A special congregational meeting will follow the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 8, to elect a pastor to serve the congregation of Christ the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hamden. A representative of the Office of the Bishop, Rev. Kari Henkelmann Keyl, will preside at the meeting.
The candidate being recommended by the Congregational Council will lead the worship service and preach on that Sunday. Following the service, a congregational vote on the candidate will take place by paper ballot. A two-thirds majority is required for the election of a pastor, and no absentee ballots are permitted. A vote will also be taken on the recommended compensation package, which may be decided by voice or hand vote and will require a simple majority. No other items of business may be conducted at this meeting.
A Meet & Greet will be held at the church, located at 600 Shepard Ave., on Saturday, August 7, from 2 to 4 p.m., to give the congregation the opportunity to meet the candidate and ask questions.