Retired Clergy

The Rev. Robin Soller and The Rev. Celeste Hemingson are generously serving as Chaplains to the Retired Clergy for The Episcopal Church of New Hampshire. For pastoral support, Robin may be reached by email. For benefits questions, Celeste may be reached by email.

During the year, retired clergy are invited to retreats and receive communication from the Church. If you are not on our mailing list, please contact Kathy Traynor at 603-224-1914.

We are grateful for the ministry of retired clergy throughout the church — as committee and commission members, as supply and support to our active priests, and as mentors and encouragers of the faithful. If you are retired and not canonically resident, you must be licensed to officiate by the Bishop. Please contact dean of clergy Louise Howlett at 603-224-1914, ext 122. License applications are found at this page.

Retired Clergy Offerings

An online gathering is hosted by the Rev. Robin Soller on the third Thursday each month at 11 a.m.

Monthly newsletter from Robin including resources, CPG info, and invites to upcoming events.

A yearly gathering of retired clergy and spouses/partners with the Bishop at Holderness School including program, worship, lunch and time with the Bishop; next event: October 11, 2023.

Retired clergy are invited to all Episcopal Church of New Hampshire clergy formation events and receive "The Call," the enewsletter for clergy and lay leaders.