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Thursday, August 4, 2022

AV Technician, First Congregational Church of Akron

First Congregational Church of Akron is accepting applications for an AV Technician. This position would work Sunday mornings (including holidays) and no more than seven evening holiday services throughout the year. Opportunities for additional hours are available for both live events and post-production. Preference will be given to those with experience in live sound reinforcement but all AV experience will be considered. Visit www.akronfcc.org/employment to view the job description and apply!

Children's Director of Worship and Arts, Kent UCC

Kent United Church of Christ (1400 E Main Street Kent) is searching for someone to fill the position of Children's Director of Worship and Arts. This position runs September through May and includes one week of summer Vacation Bible School. This position offers a yearly stipend of $1,500. Interested applicants can find the job description (available here) and send resumes to Barb Werstler at cricket5621@icloud.com

Director of Music and the Arts, Community Church of Chesterland

Community Church of Chesterland seeks a part-time Director of Music and the Arts who will work closely with the settled pastor to design and implement a music program that reflects Chesterland UCC’s vision for its present and future. Primary duties include identifying and performing hymns and songs for the weekly Sunday morning spiritual gatherings, leading music, and assisting the pastor in identifying and planning for other opportunities of artistic expression within the weekly spiritual gatherings (ex. dance, painting, poetry, etc.)

Hours and Salary: 15 hours/week, $1,400/month (no benefits), beginning September 1, 2022. Full description and application instructions available here.

Chaplain Opportunities at United Church Homes

Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton, Ohio is seeking a full-time chaplain.

This United Church Homes Life Plan Community provides a spectrum of services for older adults. The chaplain provides the spiritual care programs to meet the needs of the residents, staff and their families. Leadership of the weekly worship service in the lovely chapel, additional worship experiences for those living with dementia, along with pastoral care, programming and small groups, spiritual assessments and participation on the leadership team are all a part of this ministry.

Four Winds Community in Jackson, Ohio is seeking a part-time chaplain: 32 hours/week with benefits. This community provides care for those needing rehab services, long-term nursing care and memory care. The chaplain works together with the leadership team and provides pastoral services with the residents, staff and their families. Spiritual assessments, pastoral care, small group programming and worship experiences are a part of the needs of this community. 

For details, requirements and more opportunities, download this flyer.

Music Director/Pianist (PT), Clague Road UCC, North Olmsted

Hiring a part-time Music Director, CRUCC is a family style congregation that enjoys a variety of music styles, works to coordinate music, art, faith formation into Sunday worship and the life of the church for adults, children, and youth. Responsibilities include planning services with the minister and worship team leader, directing and accompanying chancel choir, bell choir, hymns, and other music throughout the services.

Aside from Sundays, special holiday services occur throughout the year. The position offers flexibility without a set schedule. A general weekly time commitment necessary to meet expectations will be discussed during interviews.

More information and the application process can be discussed with the Search Committee. Please leave a message with the church office at 440-734-1040.

Music Director/Pianist (PT),

Congregational UCC, Canton

Congregational UCC in Canton is hiring a part-time Music Director/Pianist. CUCC is a friendly, fun, and progressive congregation that values a variety of music styles and works to coordinate music, art, faith formation, and more into Sunday worship and the life of the church. Responsibilities include planning services together with the pastor, directing choirs and other music groups, and generally enhancing our worship with meaningful, spiritual musical selections and expressions.



Aside from Sundays, special holiday services, and occasional meetings, the position offers a great deal of flexibility without a set schedule. A general weekly time commitment necessary to fulfill the duties of the position will be discussed with the chosen candidate.

More information and application information can be found with this link.

Musician, St. Paul's Community Church UCC (Cleveland)

St. Paul’s Community Church UCC is seeking a musician with skills in piano and voice to lead worship on Sundays. St. Paul’s is a progressive urban church in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland. Worship is a mix of traditional and contemporary and other styles, and we are seeking a musician with knowledge and interest in diverse musical styles and traditions. Responsibilities would include choosing the music for Sunday in coordination with the Pastor and other musicians, leading a rehearsal once a week, and coordinating with other musicians to provide music for our regular weekly services and occasional special services. Please send resume or any questions to Rev. Emily Culp Ashby at emily@stpaulscommunityucc.org.

Youth and Children's Director, The Bath Church

Seeking a dynamic, forward thinking, passionate, creative Youth Director!

The Bath Church, United Church of Christ in Bath, OH is seeking a half-time Youth Director dedicated to sustaining, growing, and nurturing the fellowship of the #BUCCSquad! The Bath Church youth program includes youth from 7th to 12th grade from multiple school districts.

We are looking for someone who can both re-vitalize what has already been created AND bring fresh perspective and creativity to serve the changing needs and lives of the youth today. We are looking for someone passionate about creating a space that extends God’s love and centers that in the life of our youth while helping them form bonds that will last beyond their youth.

Sound like you? Check out the details below, and then send us a profile with a cover letter. Show what you’ve done, but most importantly, tell us about who you are, and what makes you excited about this position. Please, also let us know when you would be available to start the position should you be hired.

Here’s a little more about the position.

Welcome to:

Rebekah Rathman-Wingrove, who is beginning settled ministry at Emmanuel UCC in Valley City, OH on August 14

Ordination:

Brenda Waddell

Sunday, August 14, 2022, 2pm

First Congregational Church of Akron

292 E. Market Street

Akron, OH 44308

UCC Webinar: Water and Environmental Justice

Wednesday, August 10, 1pm

For the UCC’s next Creation Justice webinar, our special guest will be Lynn Thorp who serves as the National Campaigns Director for Clean Water Action. She will discuss how we can make effective and equitable strides in reducing water pollution, including exposure to toxic substances such as the highly toxic “forever” chemicals found in almost everyone’s blood in the U.S. Even if you can’t make the scheduled time of 1 pm ET on Wednesday, August 10^th, still sign-up, and you will receive a recording. Register now!

Join us Aug. 5-7 for our first National ONA Gathering since 2019! Our virtual event will celebrate the 50th anniversaries of the ONA Coalition and Bill Johnson’s ordination as the first openly gay man called to serve an historic Christian church as a minister of word and sacrament. Leaders include the Rev. Rhina Ramos (preacher), Bishop Yvette Flunder (closing address and charge), the Rev. Bill Johnson, the Rev. Anne Holmes (first openly lesbian woman ordained in the UCC), and the Rev. Andy Lang (State of the ONA Movement).

The theme is “Shaping Generations: Queer Justice and Love in the UCC.”

In this perilous time when God’s LGBTQ+ children are again under attack—especially transgender and nonbinary youth who have been stigmatized by politicians and churches—we will gather in August to hope, dream and work for a future where everyone is wanted, everyone is needed, no one is abandoned because they are different.

Because this is a virtual event, registration should be within the means of any congregation. For those who for any reason cannot pay the fee, a free registration option is available with a suggested, but not required, donation. 

This will also be the Rev. Andy Lang’s last National Gathering as executive director. Andy will deliver a “State of the ONA Movement” address Friday night. We’ll also honor the Rev. Michael Schuenemeyer, who retires as the Minister for Health and Wholeness Advocacy later this year, and whose ministry has had a deep impact on the struggle for queer rights.

Help for Ukraine

In addition to our prayers, there are more ways to aid the people of Ukraine. Gifts made to UCC Ukraine Relief Fund will provide shelter, food, and other care to war refugees and internally displaced people. Donate online with the link below or designate a check for Ukraine Relief and mail to United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 71957 Cleveland, OH 44194. Gifts made to Sharing America's Resources Abroad (S.A.R.A) provide food, clothing and sanitary items for refugees fleeing to Hungary. Donate online with the link below or designate a check for Ukraine Emergency Fund and mail to SARA, c/o Heartland Conference UCC, P.O. Box 1230

Worthington, OH 43085.

Please know that your gifts of any size make a difference in this critical time.

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