Transitional Director of Worship - Bethany PC

Title:  Transitional Director of Worship

Church:  Bethany Presbyterian Church

The Transitional Director of Worship – will partner with pastoral staff and lay leaders to plan, lead, and facilitate worship. This role will also be a key member of the team that will envision and lead Bethany’s transition to worship that can be experienced both in-person (sanctuary) and online (via streaming).

This is an interim position (9-15 months) though candidates for this position are also welcome (if interested) to apply for the permanent position when a search begins for that role.

For full job description:   http://www.bethanypc.org/careers.

To apply:  email bpcjobs@bethanypc.org

Temporary, PT Pastor/Head of Staff - Westminster PC, Olympia

Westminster Presbyterian Church seeks a temporary, 10-20 hours per week, Pastor/Head of Staff to serve our faith community while our Pastor is on maternity leave from approximately March through May, 2021. We seek a pastor to provide pastoral leadership in the areas of pastoral care, preaching, oversight of our Tiny Home Community and Pre-school, both located on the church campus, service as moderator of the session, staff supervision and maintenance of current committee work. Ideally, we would like a person who has recently completed seminary and has not yet received a call or who is retired and wishes to temporarily return to the role of pastor.

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Bridge Pastor - Alki United Church of Christ (West Seattle)

Alki United Church of Christ seeks Bridge Pastor

Who are we looking for to lead us for the present:

We are seeking an experienced minister to serve as our bridge pastor. We prefer the candidate to have Full Standing in the UCC or be from a partner denomination consistent with the theological orientation of the UCC.

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Program Director - Ingalls Creek Enrichment Center

Ingalls Creek Enrichment Center is seeking a mature and energetic Christian leader to enhance and develop our programmatic ministries.

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Children, Youth and Family Ministry (CYFM) Director - Immanuel PC, Tacoma

Children, Youth and Family Ministry (CYFM) Director

Immanuel Presbyterian Church – Tacoma, WA

Job Description

Immanuel Presbyterian Church (IPC) is an inclusive, thoughtful, creative, and involved Christian community in the heart of the North End of Tacoma, Washington. Black lives matter to us. Those who identify as queer, trans, or gender non-conforming are welcome and many “queer” identifying people worship with us and serve in leadership.

Our community is socially, politically, and theologically liberal for the most part while still having a wide variety of perspectives. While our tradition is Christian, we also understand and acknowledge the divine’s presence in other spiritual and religious traditions. Our membership includes those who understand what it means to be Christian differently, including those who identify as agnostic or who are seekers.

We engage our spirituality and the world with our heads and our hearts, with intellect and compassion. We welcome questions, debate, and wrestling as a part of the spiritual journey. We create a safe, welcoming, and affirming place for everyone regardless of where they are at on their spiritual journey. We can get a little rowdy. We love to sing, dance, and laugh. There is a great deal of joy in this place.

IPC understands that as a Christian community it is our calling to work for justice and equity in our community and world. We are deeply committed to that work, and that manifests as partnership and direct engagement with issues including immigration, affordable housing, racial equity, LGBTQ advocacy, hunger, homelessness, and a general overall commitment to the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized in any way.

At IPC we use inclusive and non-gender bound language when speaking about God. We take the scriptures seriously, but not literally. We are inspired by other forms of witness and testimony that are not biblical. We are liturgical, but casual and creative in our liturgical forms. Our community is inspired by Celtic spirituality, liberation theology, queer and feminist perspectives, and many other spiritual influences. We love poetry, the spoken word, story, and art. Good preaching is extremely valued. 

Our community loves music of all kinds. We have a vocal choir and multiple marimba groups. Our music could be described as diverse within more traditional types of sacred music and then ranging into genres that include “world” music, jazz, blues, folk, and somewhat contemporary, but stopping short of contemporary Christian or “praise” music.

Our congregation is predominantly white, highly educated, and over the age of 40. We have a strong contingency of active and not-so-active older adults and a strong contingency of active folks between 40 and 60 years or age. We have roughly 25-30 children and youth at any given time. While the number of people in their 30’s or younger is smaller those folks are still quite active. We hope to sustain our existing membership and grow our membership significantly with families and younger adults. 

Our community loves our city. We are very “Tacoma-centric” but also well-traveled. We are deeply committed to our neighborhood and our city, and our reach and presence and even our membership extends beyond the traditional walls of the church. Our witness and our impact takes place through concerts and arts events in our space, in bars and coffee shops, holding vigil at the detention center, building a Habitat house, and through our members’ involvement at all levels of our community.

We seek a Director of Youth and Family Ministry who in collaboration with others, will lead, strengthen, grow, sustain, and manage all aspects of our ministry to youth, children and their families, and young adults.

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Dir. of Youth & Family Ministries - Newport PC (Interim/Temporary)

The position of Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministry exists to nurture our children, youth and their families in Christian faith and fellowship in the context of Newport Presbyterian Church’s (NPC’s) dynamic, progressive and inclusive faith community and in alignment with Newport’s mission and vision.

Because of the disruption COVID-19 has had on in-person church activities, and due to the current pastoral transitions occurring at NPC, this will be a temporary/interim role for the near future. However, there is a possibility it could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate if the situation allows.

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Dir. of Youth & Family Ministry - Lacey PC

Director of Youth and Family Ministry

For the 2020-2021 school year

Lacey Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time Director of Youth and Family Ministry to lead discipleship of Middle School and High School age students and their families. Compensation depends of experience.

Purpose: facilitate the spiritual and relational growth of families with youth (Middle School, High School) into the life of LPC, creating a sense of community, welcome, and engagement for members, newcomers, and their friends including the un-churched.

For the 2021 school year the director will facilitate the development of programs and activities that create a safe place of welcome, learning, and fellowship including at-home and online resources. When it is safe for youth to gather again, in person activities may resume. 

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Minister of Worship and Christian Formation (MWCF) - University Congregational United Church of Christ

University Congregational United Church of Christ (UCUCC) in Seattle is seeking candidates for the permanent, full-time position of Minister of Worship and Christian Formation (MWCF) within our framework of team ministry.

As a church, our vision is to walk together on God’s transformative adventure, following a path of love and justice as revealed to us by Jesus. We aspire to be a place of vibrant Christian worship, nurturing community, and imaginative spiritual growth, where each congregation member lives out God’s call to advance God’s kin-dom.

We are engaged in numerous social justice activities including anti-racism work, assistance to those who are hungry or without homes, environmental justice, and service to each other and the wider world. To attain this vision we seek prophetic, effective, and collaborative pastoral leadership; a committed congregation; and the active presence of the Holy Spirit in our midst.

We are an active community of more than 770 members, with average Sunday attendance (when we met in person) of 275. A full description of our church and the position can be found in our University UCC Local Church Profile,

Additional on-line resources

University UCC Website
Archive of live-streamed Sunday services

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Dir. of Development & Communications - visionSynergy

Do you want to work in a unique and highly strategic mission organization? Do you have a strong background in fundraising and communications? You will find there is no other organization quite like visionSynergy. This position is a great fit for a leader who is ready to roll up their sleeves for a season of rapid organizational growth with a global impact.

The Director of Development & Communications is part of our core leadership team of four, ​working closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and program staff to build, diversify, and increase funding from individuals, major donors, foundations, and other organizations with the goal of increasing flexible and sustainable funding for the organization. T​he Director of Development & Communications also creates and implements comprehensive communications strategies across a variety of channels to strengthen existing donor relationships, engage prospective donors, and expand the organization’s advocacy and program reach.

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Administrative Assistant - Rainier Beach PC

Administrative Assistant

Rainier Beach Presbyterian seeks an Admin Assistant to keep our website and online platforms current, perform traditional admin duties such as producing bulletins, reports, and newsletters, direct phone and email inquiries, peruse new church software, and assist pastor and others with admin functions. This 16-hour/week job will begin in September and will be accomplished primarily onsite but can be partly accomplished remotely. For more details or a job description please email Rev. Jane Pauw at janepauw@yahoo.com.

Summer Program Leader - Lake Burien PC

Lake Burien Presbyterian Church is looking to hire an adult willing to help elementary kids maintain academic skills, engage in outdoor activities and provide positive leadership for children in our Burien community.  Previous work with children of diverse backgrounds and in small group settings, preferred.

Position opening June 24, 2020 through August 21,2020

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

For more information please contact:

Margo Fanene
Children's Ministries
Lake Burien Presbyterian Church
margofanene@lbpc.org
206-380-0313

Dir. of Music Ministry - Madrona Grace

Director of Music Ministry

Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church

832 32nd Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98122

 
Job Details

Salary

$13,000-$18,200/year

Job Type:

·      Part time; 12 hours/week (based on $250/wk for pianist/accompanist only; plus $100/wk if song leader, too)

·      One week paid vacation annually

Qualifications 

Experience:

·      Directing choir, one year (preferred).

·      Piano accompaniment (church) and solo; one year.

·      Technological experience: ability to create virtual musical experiences and work with sound systems and video editing.

·      Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others and work cohesively with or also serve as the song leader.

·      Song leader experience is optional.

Desired Education and Training:

·      Bachelor’s degree in music or related field.

·      Ability to read music and improvise.

Job DescriptionThe Director of Music Ministry is a committed Christian who provides piano music and accompaniment for scheduled worship services and leads the music ministry of the church. This person is a strong team player and inspirational music leader who accompanies and works collaboratively with the song leader to rehearse, prepare and direct the choir for Sunday morning and other special services including, but not limited to, Christmas and Easter. The person must be collaborative, flexible and willing to employ a variety of music styles, including, but not limited to, gospel and spiritual hymns. The ability to play the piano is required; the ability to sing is desired. 

Principal Duties:

1.     Accompanies all regularly scheduled worship services including online (currently 10:30 a.m. Sundays), works collaboratively with the song leader and develops the music ministry of the church.

2.     Collaborates with the pastor in the selection of music for anthems and offertories that support the pastor’s choice of service music.

3.     Rehearses the choir during mid-week and pre-church service practices; rehearses and directs the choir at any additional times identified by special needs. If unable to play, arranges for suitable substitute. Weekly duties may include: practicing upcoming songs, contacting choir members to share prerehearsal links and lyrics, and preparing for the Sunday morning service.

4.     Builds community among choir members and supports their vocal development.

5.     Leads and engages the congregation in song during worship.

6.     Collaborates on major musical events, i.e. Annual Eat, Pray, Sing Advent Breakfast Service, Christmas Eve, Lent and Easter services, among others.

7.     Provides music/soloists for weddings, funerals and other such services as requested. Additional compensation will be provided for those services. If unable to play, arranges for suitable substitute.

8.     Manages routine maintenance of church instruments, sound system.

About our church

Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church is a small, but nationally known progressive congregation that is “Seeking the beloved community in the liberating love of Jesus.” We affirm and welcome into the full life, worship and leadership of the church those who have been and are excluded by barriers of human creation, whether by race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, language, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ancestry, history, gender identity, geography or legal status. Our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The successful candidate will be a Christian who lives in alignment with the values of Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church:

Hospitality: To welcome the stranger–the outsider–the misunderstood–the suffering. We strive to be radically inclusive and affirming of those who are different from ourselves–especially God’s children who have been marginalized or oppressed.
Faith: To grow it, share it, practice it– live it. Through cultivating intentional habits of faith, we help one another to follow Christ Jesus and become more like him– people of bold and faith-full love.
Justice: That which is equitable, right, fair and good. We believe this is what God calls us to in scripture both as individuals and as a community—to do justice, become just people, and work for a more just and loving world.

Philanthropy Associate - Church Council of Greater Seattle

General Description: The Philanthropy Associate will contribute to logistics and execution of fundraising activities of the Church Council of Greater Seattle. The Associate will report to the Philanthropy Manager and may collaborate with CCGS staff, board, and volunteers to fulfill the Church Council’s mission, vision, and strategic plan. The position is 16 hours/week with hours adjustable as mutually agreed.

Specific responsibilities:

1. Donor Acknowledgements, Reports, Communications, and Cultivation: Send donor acknowledgements. Liaison with stakeholders to answer questions and maintain records. Contribute to reports. Update online profiles. Assist with tracking donor cultivation.

2. Database Maintenance: update donor records, coordinating with other departments.

3. Coordinate Mailings and Material Distribution for Philanthropy and other Church Council programs as needed.

4. Faith Community Relations: Assist in in logistics of cultivating faith community connections: tracking involvement, requesting support, reporting impacts, scheduling visits.

5. Volunteer Recruitment and Management: cultivate & manage volunteers for Philanthropy and sometimes other Church Council activities.

6. Campaign Planning and Messaging: Contribute to imagining and executing funding campaigns to inform and solicit stakeholders.

7. Events: Contribute as mutually agreed to event management and staffing.

8. Contribute to the Team: Assist with basic office management and “all hands on deck” activities of the Church Council.

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Operations Dir. - Sammamish PC

SUMMARY

The Operations Director (PT) will support the mission and vision of Sammamish PC through strategic leadership as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, through leading the day-to-day church operations and working to align the church’s priorities and vision with its resources.

ACCOUNTABILITY and SUPERVISION

Accountable to and reports to the Senior Pastor

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Dir. of Children & Family Ministry - Trinity PC, Tacoma

Director of Children & Family Ministry (20 hrs/wk)

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tacoma seeks to hire a Director of Children & Family Ministry for a 20 hours/week position. Trinity is a vibrant neighborhood congregation of approximately 200 adult members and over 100 children and youth who seek to live the Gospel in the heart of Tacoma. Trinity’s ministry with children is all about “growing authentic, committed and loving followers of Jesus, one relationship at a time.” We do that through our values: Intergenerational Community, Sacred Storytelling, Meaningful Service, Family Faith Formation, Radical Hospitality, and Corporate Worship. The Director of Children & Family Ministry will lead the faith formation (Sunday School) program based in the Godly Play curriculum, for approximately 70 children from birth through 5th grade. The Director will manage our five Godly Play classrooms, and will recruit, train, and inspire 50 adult teachers and assistants. We seek candidates who will envision new programming opportunities, especially in conjunction with Trinity’s new missional endeavor, the Bryant Neighborhood Center. Ideal candidates should be proactive, self-directed, and possess strong organizational and relational skills. We seek a director who has an active personal spiritual life and will lead the children and family ministry with energy and vision. Familiarity with the Godly Play curriculum is desirable. Full Job Description. Salary range: $18,000-21,000 annually. Send resume with cover letter and statement of faith to: childrensdirectorjob@tpctacoma.org. Priority will be given to applications received by March 15, 2020, with an anticipated start date in mid-May.