St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church
Vicar, St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church
An exciting mission opportunity for a collaborative bi-lingual (Spanish and English) priest. This position is appointed by the Bishop, and serves as a part of the Diocesan staff team.
Position details are available here and through the Transition Ministry Conference.
All interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and an OTM profile (if available) to the Canon for Transitions, Rev. Cn. Jane Gober jgober@diopa.org. All questions should also be directed to Canon Gober.
Church of the Messiah, Lower Gwynedd
Parish profile is available on their website, and position details are available through the Office of Transition Ministry and the Transition Ministry Conference.
Any questions should be directed to the Office of Transition. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and OTM profile to Canon Jane Gober at jgober@diopa.org
St. Mary's, Wayne
Parish profile is available on their website, and position details are available through the Office of Transition Ministry and the Transition Ministry Conference.
Any questions should be directed to the Office of Transition. Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and OTM profile to Canon Jane Gober at jgober@diopa.org
Church of the Good Samaritan, Paoli
Inquiries may be addressed to:
Susan Starke
sdstarke@verizon.net
Parish Nurse Position (part-time)
Location: The Church of the Good Samaritan (Episcopal), Paoli, PA
Hours: 16 - 19/week
Immediate position available for an experienced Registered Nurse to provide health advocacy and pastoral care to a large Episcopal church. Duties include pastoral visiting, health education and counseling, and health advocacy for those in hospital or elder care. This community has a history of 25 years of an active parish nurse. Currently there is a pastoral care team in place to assist and serve as a resource.
Requirements:
Current licensure as RN in Pennsylvania
Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour; it is not required to be of Episcopal membership.
Recommended: Certificate in Faith Community Health/Parish Nursing
Trinity Memorial Church, Philadelphia
To apply, please send a letter of interest and up-to-date resume to John Kohlhas at johnkohlhas@gmail.com.
Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church (TMC) at 2212 Spruce Street in Philadelphia seeks a part-time Director of Music Ministry. TMC is a small but vibrant worshiping community with a flexible worship & performance space boasting excellent acoustics, a high-quality Allen Electronic Organ with moveable console and a Falcone concert grand piano. Reporting to the Rector, the Director will generally lead the preparation and presentation of music for one service per week including selecting music, preparing organ and piano anthems and accompaniment, preparing a small choir of both volunteer and paid singers and selecting and managing a small cadre of professional musicians. The congregation has articulated a strong desire for both listening to and participating in music at services. Clergy, choir members and congregation all express interest in a variety of musical styles and see music as a way of promoting understanding and demonstrating inclusivity. Familiarity with a broad range of Episcopal liturgical settings is desired. Finally, the successful candidate will be collaborative and seek to become an integral part of the TMC community. A more detailed job-description and information about the selection process will be made available to applicants.
Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church, Drexel Hill
Contact Father Benjamin Gildas, fatherbenjamingildas@gmail.com
Purpose:
To develop and lead the worship music ministry of Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church in Drexel Hill, in consultation with the Rector, in a way that is consistent with our mission, values, and our IHS mission statement: IHS is a welcoming and inclusive family of faith. We worship, celebrate, and serve to strengthen and restore all people in unity with God and each other in Christ.
In the words of the Book of Common Prayer, the Director of Music’s ministry is to “perfect the praises offered by [God’s] people on earth.”
Responsibilities:
● Lead and direct the choir as well as accompany church music as appropriate on the piano and/or organ
● Rehearse with the choir on one weeknight, to be determined
● Lead the growth of the IHS choir including motivating congregants to join, and creating new rehearsal schedules and traditions
● In conjunction with the Rector and other music leaders, select and plan music for one Sunday service, as well as midweek and special services as applicable throughout the year
● Lead the vision for music ministry at IHS
● Direct hiring of other musicians for special occasions in the church, when agreed upon by liturgical leadership.
● Apply hymnody in new and creative ways including contemporary styles of music and instruments, as well as introduce new music and musical ideas to our worship
● Cultivate passion for music in the IHS congregation by selecting and teaching new service music and hymnody that reflects our mission to be a “welcoming and inclusive family of faith.”
● Promote the spiritual life of the congregation through music
Qualifications:
● Possess leadership skills and self motivation
● Competent with church music accompaniment on the organ and piano and directing a choir
● Willingness to receive and process feedback not only from rector and leadership but members of the congregation and music ministry
● Familiarity with Hymnody of the Episcopal Church including the 1982 Hymnal, Wonder Love and Praise, and Lift Every Voice and Sing OR the willingness to learn
● Apply hymnody in new and creative ways including contemporary styles of music and instruments
● Ability to integrate music into the seasonal worship of the church and select theologically and liturgically appropriate service music, hymnody, anthems, and instrumental music with the support of the rector
● Ability to organize, coordinate, and motivate musicians
● Strong team player who possesses a willingness to work with the rest of the IHS staff
● Dependable, responsible, and creative
● Ability to listen to and communicate with people of all ages and musical backgrounds
● Interest in a wide range of musical experiences
● Understanding and experience of the flow, style, and substance of Episcopal worship especially though Rite II of the Book of Common Prayer OR a strong willingness to learn