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Warburton Director of Outreach Ministries, First Church of Christ in Hartford | |
Received 05/07/2012 |
Positions |
The Warburton Director of Outreach Ministries is, a new position inviting creative ideas for enhancing and expanding our ministries in the city of Hartford in non-traditional ways by offering a new variety of worship opportunities, meeting people where they are, literally and spiritually. The Warburton Director will carry out the mission and vision of Center Church to connect its members with the community, and assist the community through its membership.
For complete job description go to our website.
Contact: Marie Ferrantino: Office Administrator, First Church of Christ in Hartford, 60 Gold Street, Hartford, CT 06103; Phone: 860.249.5631 x10; Fax: 860.246.3915.
marie@centerchurchhartford.net
Web Site
[08/05/2012]
Sabbatical Replacement Organist & Choir Director Position, Storrs Congregational Church, Inc. | |
Received 05/07/2012 |
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The Sabbatical Replacement Organist and Choir Director will serve part-time for four months from September 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012, as a contracted member of the staff of the Storrs Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, under the supervision of the Minister as head of staff.
Music is an integral part of the life of this congregation. The music ministry will involve the Sabbatical Replacement Organist and Choir Director as an educator and principal musician of this congregation, to provide organ (or piano, as appropriate to the literature) music and direct the choir at the primary 10:00 am worship service regularly scheduled on each Sunday and shall select appropriate organ and choral music for each service, for the additional services during the period of this contract, will lead the Adult Choir, and related duties. The candidate chosen for this position will likely meet the following qualifications: a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in service playing and accompaniment of congregational hymnody and song in a liturgical setting, and a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience directing choral ensembles.
Contact: Bob Malecki: 431 S. Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT 06268.
bobmaleckiSCC@earthlink.net
Web Site
[08/04/2012]
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper, Olivet Congregational Church | |
Received 05/04/2012 |
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Small, urban church looking for a part-time (20hrs. Mon-Fri), friendly, organized, self-motivated person to provide office support to church staff as well as maintaining daily finances of the church. Please call or email for more info.
Contact: Deidra Kopec: One Beardsley Street, Shelton, CT 06484. 203.924.9862.
kopecs@att.com
[08/01/2012]
Part Time Administrative Assistant, Immanuel Congregational Church, Inc. | |
Received 05/02/2012 |
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Seeking administrative assistant to provide a welcoming presence for members, friends and visitors of the church, oversee activities of the church office, provide clerical and administrative support for the Senior Minister and provide oversight to church volunteers.
Must prepare agendas and guide weekly staff meetings in a spirit of collaboration and cooperation, organize and maintain church calendar and minister's calendar, prepare order of worship for Sunday services, prepare regular church newsletter and annual report, manage church website, maintain church directory and mailing lists, order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
Skills needed include ability to organize, prioritize and manage time and resources, ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, proficiency in MS Windows, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook and Excel. Knowledge of web page maintenance and Publisher is a plus. Proficiency in the use of standard office tools, excellent written and oral command of English. Please send resume to the contact email listed.
To see a full job description visit the Immanuel Church website.
Contact: Norma Flynn: Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105. 860.345.4975.
secretary@iccucc.org
Web Site
[07/30/2012]
Church Administrative Assistant Needed, First Congregational Church of South Windsor | |
Received 04/12/2012 |
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First Congregational Church of South Windsor is seeking an Administrative Assistant for 20 hours a week (M-Th, 9-2, from last week of August through last part of June). Responsibilities include maintaining and organizing the office, answering the phone, ordering supplies, typing and editing bulletins and newsletter, and more. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Facebook, Websites, Email, and uploading pictures is imperative. Must have personable nature to serve congregation and visitors. If you are interested please send your resume to the email address below by May 2, 2012.
Contact: Pastor Sarah Iverson: 993 Main Street, P.O. Box 165, South Windsor, CT 06074.
firstchurchsw993@sbcglobal.net
[07/11/2012]
Youth Minister for Summer Conference, Star Island | |
Received 03/28/2012 |
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Star Island, an island and retreat center off the coast of New Hampshire renowned for its natural beauty, history, and faithful community of attendees, seeks a Youth Minister to work with UCC youth conference this summer.
The Youth Minister will design and implement the youth program for Star Gathering I (July 28-August 4), otherwise known as SG I. In partnership with Program Leaders, the Youth Minister creates a program for youth that focuses on relationship-building, renewal, and spiritual growth for 30-40 vacationing high school students. On the island, she or he leads worship, works with a team to implement the program, and is on-call for pastoral care and youth issues that emerge. The Youth Minister should expect approximately six hours of program work per day, and on-call responsibilities during the evening and night-time hours. Free time is coordinated with the Program Leaders, while allowing for on-call coverage. The Youth Minister either selects or designs the theme-based curriculum with the assistance of the Program Leaders (n.b. the purpose of the youth conferences is not primarily educational).
The successful candidate should be: Ordained in the United Church of Christ or a related tradition; experienced in youth work, including mission trips and/or other in-loco-parentis programs; able to commit to the entire week; creatively inspired to design or adapt a relationship-building, renewing, and spiritual-growth promoting curriculum for youth; prepared to work with a team of leaders to implement a program; and prepared to collaborate with other leaders from the concurrent adult program and island staff to carry forward Star Island traditions.
Star Island UCC Youth Committee will receive applications immediately, and the search will continue until the appropriate candidate is identified. Applications should include a letter of interest, and resume, and can be sent electronically.
Contact: Sarah Hauser:
sdhauser245@yahoo.com
Web Site
[06/25/2012]
Youth Program Leaders, Star Island UCC Youth Conference | |
Received 03/28/2012 |
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Star Island, an island off the coast of New Hampshire renowned for its natural beauty, history, and faithful community of attendees, seeks Youth Program Leaders to work one, or both, UCC Youth Conferences this summer; July 28 - August 4th and/or August 4 - August 11th.
Program Leaders assist in implementing the program designated by the Youth Minister that will focus on relationship-building, renewal, and spiritual growth for 30-40 vacationing high school students. Program Leaders should expect to assist with the youth program six hours per day, and have on-call responsibilities during the evening and night-time hours. Free time is coordinated with the Youth Minister and other Program Leaders, while allowing for on-call coverage. This is a volunteer position. Program Leaders are reimbursed for room and board, boat transportation to and from the island, and parking during the Conference(s).
Successful candidates should be: open to supporting a youth program shaped by a welcoming Christian world-view, enthusiastic about teenagers and eager to work with them, able to work well under supervision and with a team, responsible, with sound judgment and healthy boundaries, excited to have fun in a beautiful, remote, rustic setting, and musical ability or strong interest in music is a plus.
Star Island United Church of Christ Youth Committee will receive applications immediately, and the search will continue until the appropriate candidates are identified. Applications should include a letter of interest, and resume, and can be sent electronically.
Contact: Sarah Hauser:
sdhauser245@yahoo.com
Web Site
[06/25/2012]
Music Director/ Organist Mill Plain Union Church UCC, Mill Plain Union Church | |
Received 03/22/2012 |
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Mill Plain Union Church seeks an enthusiastic and energetic leader for the position of music director/organist. This part-time position includes leading the senior adult choir, children's choir, hand bell choir and special worship services. As a staff member, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and creativity to enhance and foster our growing church ministry of 130 years. We offer an Austin II manual pipe organ with 7 ranks, 32 pedal boards with combination action inside and a complete set of chimes that plays inside and outside of the church. We also have a Cobbler and Campbell piano and a digital Technics piano with a recording and amplifying feature. Mall Mark hand bells of 3 octaves and Suzuki hand chimes are also available. Please send resume to the attention of the Music Committee at the church address below.
Contact: Music Committee: Mill Plain Union Church, 242 Southmayd Rd., Waterbury, CT 06705.
millplainchurchoffice@gmail.com
[06/19/2012]
Christian Education Administrator, United Church of Christ, Southbury | |
Received 03/20/2012 |
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The United Church of Christ, Southbury is seeking an energetic, grounded, faithful leader. Good organizational and communication skills are a plus. Position is part-time, flexible schedule approx. 10 hours/week. Biblical and education knowledge is a plus. Works directly with the Board of Christian Education to build and support an educational curriculum for ages preschool - 7th grade. Position involves curriculum planning, implementing existing program, communicating with congregation and church staff, plus administrative duties. Send resume and references to the email or postal addresses below.
Contact: UCC Southbury: 283 Main St., North, Southbury, CT 06488.
united.ch.christ@sbcglobal.net
Web Site
[06/18/2012]
Director of Music / Church Organist, Rocky Hill Congregational Church | |
Received 03/16/2012 |
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The Rocky Hill Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, a vibrant and musically diverse open and affirming church, seeks a part-time (less than 20 hours) Director of Music/Church Organist. We place high value on our music programs as part of our worship experience and seek someone to help us continue to grow our talents and faith.
As the primary organist and choir director, the Director serves as a resource to support, foster, and coordinate the worship and spiritual life of the congregation through congregational, choral and instrumental music. As a member of the professional staff, the Director of Music works with the clergy, staff and volunteers to plan and coordinate worship services and related activities.
We seek an individual who will nurture and support the diverse musical talents and interests of our congregation. The position will have direct responsibility for our senior choir and our handbell choir. The church also currently has a youth choir, a drum choir, an orchestra, a Dixieland jazz combo, and a gospel band, all which are organized and led by volunteers in the church.
We seek a person with a BA or equivalent education. Musical experience in a Church setting is desired. The successful candidate will have the ability to and interest in promoting many forms of music in the Church’s musical ministry. He or she will have excellent “people” skills.
A job description for the position may be seen by going to the website listed in this ad. Compensation will be based on the education and experience of the candidate. Health, vacation or pension benefits are negotiable as a component of compensation. By Friday, April, 20, 2012, please send a resume with cover letter via email or post to one of the addresses below.
Contact: Music Search Committee at RHCC: Music Search Committee, Rocky Hill Congregational Church, UCC, 805 Old Main Street, Rocky Hill, Connecticut 06067-1555.
musicsearch@rhccucc.org
Web Site
[06/14/2012]
Minister of Children and Families, Full Time, First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Cong.) | |
Received 03/16/2012 |
Positions |
The Minister of Children and Families is called by the Congregation to enhance the Christian Education program and ministry by using creative talents and imagination to build upon and expand the current foundation. The Minister of Children and Families is expected to stimulate, motivate, lead and direct the talent within the church in such a way that all people in the church grow in their understanding of God's redeeming love through Jesus Christ.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14.
Please contact us at searchfcoc@yahoo.com for full job description and church profile.
Contact: Lynn Pandiani: First Church of Christ in Saybrook (Congregational), 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475.
searchfcoc@yahoo.com
Web Site
[06/12/2012]
