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Thursday, September 8, 2022

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Healthy Practices for Ministry

Register today! Position of Trust is a required training for all active Authorized Ministers. You may attend in the Fall OR Spring, but you need to be present for both days. Members in Discernment can register for free. Retired Ministers only need to attend Healthy Pastoral Relationships, a one-day training.

Musician, Hartsgrove Community Church

Hartsgrove Community Church UCC (on the circle at Route 6 and 534) is seeking a part-time musician to provide music for worship services. The musician collaborates with our pastor to pick hymns from the United Methodist Hymnal for the congregation to sing during weekly 10:30am Sunday worship services and can fill in prelude, offertory and postlude music from their own sacred or classical repertoire. Additional services are held on Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve.

There is an opportunity to share this position with another musician(s) or to commit to a specific weekly schedule. Salary is $100 per service (no benefits). To apply, contact Pastor Robin Stanley at hartsgrovechurch@gmail.com.

Organist & Bell Choir Director, Church of the Redeemer UCC, Westake

Church of the Redeemer UCC, a Just Peace and an Open and Affirming congregation in Westlake, Ohio, is in search of an organist and bell choir director. Compensation is $10,000-$12,000, based on experience. Interested candidates should contact the Rev. R. Brooke Baker for a full job description at PastorBrooke@corucc.org.

Choir Director, Old South UCC, Kirtland 

Old South United Church of Christ (oldsouthchurch.org) located in Kirtland, Ohio is seeking a Choir Director. The Choir Director is responsible for the coordination of music performed by the Chancel Choir (currently 6-8 members) and for Sunday services of worship and at other times as needed. The Choir Director, with assistance from our volunteer music librarian, will work with the pastor and the Organist/Accompanist in planning for worship, considering the diverse musical interests of this Open and Affirming congregation, and the special nature of certain celebrations, seasons and events in the life of the church. Duties include preparing and directing the choral music for worship and conducting rehearsals for the Chancel Choir. Frequency of rehearsals and choir performances are negotiable. This part-time position is contracted from Labor Day through Pentecost Sunday.

If interested, please contact Mr. Don Jones, via email at ddjones337th@gmail.com

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

St. Paul's Community Church is a progressive urban congregation located in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland. We have a long history of serving low income and underhoused individuals through our Community Outreach center (a 501(c)3), and we partner with several organizations to share resources and target specific needs in our community. The Community Development Coordinator will help oversee our outreach center and build connections between providers. Please direct all inquiries and applications to Rev. Emily Culp Ashby at emily@stpaulscommunityucc.org.

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.

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.

Ordinations:

Leila Jindra

Sunday, September 11, 2022, 3pm

Congregational UCC, Medina

217 East Liberty Street

Medina, OH 44256

Betsy Wooster

Sunday, September 18, 2022, 3pm

Plymouth Church

2860 Coventry Road

Shaker Heights, OH 44120

Installation:

Cindy Parker

Sunday, September 25, 3pm

The Bath Church

3890 West Bath Road

Akron, OH 44333

Chatham Community Church Apple Butter Festival 

Sat. Oct. 8, 2022 10 am to 5 pm

Sun. Oct. 9, 2022 10 am to 3 pm

6299 Avon Lake Rd. in Chatham, Ohio at the VFW Memorial Hall (north of the intersection of St. Rt. 83 and St. Rt. 162) Sales of apple butter, biscuits, chili, bean soup, hot dogs, fresh warm donuts all made at the festival. Raffle baskets, live music, the Medina Raptor Center with live birds of prey, craft items, and more.

Free admission, free parking, restrooms available.

Please join us for this family friendly event!

Annual Trinket and Treasure Sale

3650 Clague Road, North Olmsted, Ohio

Thursday, September 15: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, September 16: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Saturday, September 17: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Please use the back parking lot and door.

All proceeds support the work of the church.

Questions? Contact Church office between 10:00am-1:00 pm   440 734 1040

Join St. Paul UCC for our Rally Sunday Pancake Breakfast! Sunday, September 11, 2022, 8 - 11 AM. 7507 York Road, Parma, Ohio. All proceeds to benefit Cafe 87, a food ministry in Cleveland's Slavic Village.  We will also be honoring Parma's First Responders. 

Planned in the spring and fall each year by women of the Heartland Conference of the United Church of Christ, Lantern Fellowship is a time when women of all generations come together at Templed Hills to enjoy faith, fun, and friends. 

UCC Webinar: The Birth of the Environmental Justice Movement

Wednesday, September 14, 1pm

One of the most significant events in the history of the UCC was a six week nonviolent action campaign that gave birth to the environmental justice movement with its pioneering focus on environmental racism. This webinar will feature three leaders from the protest against the dumping of toxic waste in Warren County, North Carolina: Dollie Burwell, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr., and the Rev. William Kearney. Even if you can’t make the scheduled time on Wednesday, September 14^th at 1 pm ET, still sign-up, and you will receive a recording.

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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