Grace Epiphany Church
To Apply:
The Rev. Tanya Regli
Grace Epiphany Episcopal Church
Clergy in Charge
A Parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania
224 East Gowen Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-248-2950 www.graceepiphany.org mainoffice@graceepiphany.org
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Log rental requests in reservation system for administrative approval by Clergy in Charge, or when not available, the Senior Warden;
2. Support tenant relationships, including but not limited to:
a. Document and forward information on requests/needs raised by tenants to the Clergy in Charge, or when not available Senior Warden;
b. Log incoming and outgoing correspondence and rental payments;
3. Provide welcoming and helpful presence to those visiting the office or Grace Epiphany grounds.
4. Maintain official records of Vestry meetings; Establish and maintain master calendar for the church;
5. Compose correspondence and internal memoranda as required;
6. Maintain confidentiality of relationships and records;
7. Support preparation of Clergy monthly report for the Vestry;
8. Print, copy, and assemble worship bulletin and inserts for services;
9. Copy and distribute monthly parish newsletter;
10. Process bills and input data into financial systems;
11. Track office supply needs and place orders with Clergy approval;
12. Support typical office requirements such as , the maintenance of office equipment;
13. Respond to telephone, voicemail, and email inquiries and/or forward to appropriate individuals for follow up;
14. Maintain current church information and materials on display.
15. Meet regularly with Clergy in Charge for communication and guidance.
SKILLS NEEDED:
● Working knowledge of:
○ Windows Operating System;
○ Microsoft Office Suite, and
○ Google Suite, including Forms
● Welcoming and courteous in face-to face, electronic, and telephone communications;
● Ability to establish and maintain collaborative and supportive working relationships;
● Capacity to follow oral and written directions;
● Effective written communication skills;
● Appropriately handle urgent and emergency situations as they arise;
● Organizational skills to compile and maintain accurate and complete records and reports;
● Flexibility to plan, organize and complete assignments with limited supervision and direction.
REPORTS TO:
Clergy in Charge, or when not available, Senior Warden.
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.
Gloria Dei (Old Swedes’)
Interested Candidates should contact Rev. Chris Micklewright at rector@old-swedes.org or 440-865-1490
Job Description: Lucia Fest Musical Director
February 2024
Position Summary
Held every December, the Lucia Fest is an annual festival of light which celebrates Gloria Dei’ Swedish heritage.
2024 will be the 87th year of the festival, which features dozens of children – from preschool through high
school – and is attended by hundreds of people every year. Working in collaboration with the Rector of Gloria
Dei and the Lucia Fest Director, the Musical Director will oversee and support all aspects of the musical
performances that are the heart of the festival. It is essential that the Musical Director is comfortable working
with children (and a few adults) of all ability levels; our highest priority moving forward is to ensure that
participating in the festival is a joyful experience for everyone involved.
Scope of Responsibilities
The Musical Director will:
1. In conversation with the Rector and Lucia Fest Director, plan a series of rehearsals to prepare all
performers – especially the children – to sing and perform in the festival.
2. Oversee all musical and performance aspects of the rehearsals, to include coaching groups of children
in singing traditional Swedish music.
3. Play the organ at Gloria Dei during each of the 6 performances that make up the festival.
4. Foster a safe, supportive, and joyful environment for everyone involved in the festival.
Qualifications
The Musical Director:
1. Must have experience of teaching / coaching children for musical performances.
2. Must be able to play Gloria Dei’s 1903 Hook and Hastings organ.
3. Must understand and be supportive of the open, welcoming, and joyful environment that Gloria Dei is
seeking to establish.
4. Must be a team player, able to collaborate with a wide array of volunteers, many of whom have been
involved in the festival for decades and love it dearly.
Supervision, Hours, and Compensation
The Musical Director will report to the Rector of Gloria Dei and will work closely with the Lucia Fest Director.
Typically, rehearsals have been held for 2-3 hours on 4-5 Sundays from late October through early December
(though this is open to adjustment). The 6 performances, each approximately one hour, are held on the
Saturday and Sunday preceding (and potentially including) December 13.
Compensation for involvement in all rehearsals and performances ranges from $1500-$2200, depending on
the qualifications of the director and the number of rehearsals & performances scheduled.
St. Peter's in the Great Valley
If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to the Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt at abigail@stpetersgv.org.
Part Time Assistant Rector or Director of Christian Formation
St. Peter’s Church in the Great Valley is currently seeking a new ministry partner. The right person for this position may be ordained or lay. The role we wish to fill is centered on Christian formation for children, youth and families and includes oversight of the communications of the parish in coordination with the communications commission.
This position is a great opportunity to be a leader in a dynamic faith community, positively impact people’s lives, and serve with enthusiastic and experienced ministry partners. The assistant/director will oversee ministry related to children, youth, and families. This position will involve care of families, recruiting and training leaders for existing programs, developing new programs, and organizing Christian Formation in general, including communicating to the parish and community. Additionally, the assistant/director will be a member of the program staff team and share in ministry as agreed upon with the rector.
Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania on a beautiful 16 acre campus, for most of our history we were a rural church on a hill. Now we are a neighborhood church with a large housing development on one side and a retirement community on the other. Some parishioners walk to church, most arrive by car from around the county. St. Peter’s is known for its strong music program and for being faithfully welcoming. Also, we are in the process of expanding our food ministry and connections with the community.
Candidates should have relevant training and experience in Christian formation, familiarity with Episcopal tradition, and an interest in setting vision and raising up leadership. Excellent communication and organization skills are required. Strong candidates will be self-motivated, and also eager to collaborate. If you are interested, please send a cover letter and resume to the Reverend Abigail Crozier Nestlehutt at abigail@stpetersgv.org.
Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr
The Rev. Peter Vanderveen, 230 Pennswood Rd, Bryn Mawr, 19010 or forwarded to pvanderveen@theredeemer.org.
The Church of the Redeemer, Bryn Mawr, is seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Director of Children’s Ministries, who will be responsible for planning and overseeing the formation programs for children (infants through fifth grade), in collaboration with the staff clergy and musicians. The church school program is primarily based on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum. Principal duties are the scheduling and coordination of programs, recruitment and training of teachers, communications with families, and the development of special liturgies. Certification as a catechist or basic knowledge of the Catechesis program will be helpful but is not necessary. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Information about The Redeemer can be found online at www.theredeemer.org . Inquiries or resumes may be sent to The Rev. Peter Vanderveen, 230 Pennswood Rd, Bryn Mawr, 19010 or forwarded to pvanderveen@theredeemer.org.
Church of Saint Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118.
To apply, please email Lorie Hershey, St. Martin’s Parish Administrator, at lhershey@stmartinec.org with your resume and a letter of application in which you briefly answer the following questions (see job description)
Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries (Full-time, Exempt)
Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Philadelphia, PA
www.stmartinec.org
About St. Martin’s
The Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields is a large parish in the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Founded in 1889 in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, the parish is a vibrant, growing, and increasingly diverse congregation drawn not just from the immediate vicinity but also from many parts of the city, region and from all walks of life. St. Martin’s mission is to welcome all seekers; to worship God in liturgy, music, and prayer; to equip all baptized persons for ministry; and to engage as agents of Christ’s love in the world.
The Holy Eucharist is the heart of the parish. From that heart in the life of Jesus emerge dozens of evolving opportunities for ministry through worship, pastoral care, music, the arts, education, and faith formation for both parishioners and the wider community and city. The parish’s aspirational values are: to be a congregation actively involved in community engagement and work for social justice; to be a place of unconditional welcome and inclusion; to call forth the gifts of its entire people; and to become a racism-free and diverse community that reflects the city in which we exist.
Since last May 2022, the parish has been involved in a period of transition following the departures of its former Rector, Associate Rector, and most recently its Minister to Children, Youth, and Families, who departed in mid-July to enter seminary as a Postulant for Holy Orders.
During the transition, with the experienced leadership of our Interim Rector and the active engagement of our Wardens and Vestry, we continue to experience a call to grow in our capacity for ministry. We are looking for a full-time Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries who will work collaboratively with the Interim Rector, staff, a newly-formed and very active Parents’ Advisory Council, and with the wide support of lay leaders and members across the entire community. The Director will support, and in some cases, reimagine and re-establish a range of sustainable ministries and programs for children and youth of all ages. The Director will guide this process of creative growth.
About the Opportunity
The Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries is an essential role at St. Martin’s, actively involved with clergy, families, parishioners, visitors, and church staff in building a shared vision and implementing a range of faith formation programs that is hopeful, engaging, inclusive and expansive, reflecting and living out the parish’s values. The main responsibilities include helping create, with the clergy and Parents’ Council, a missional vision; building and sustaining relationships with children, youth, parents, volunteers, and church staff; and developing and delivering age-appropriate, and engaging worship and program opportunities.
This is a full-time position open to a baptized and confirmed layperson in the Episcopal Church. The Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries will report to the Interim Rector. Please note that members and immediate family of members of St. Martin’s cannot be employees of the parish.
Core Responsibilities will Include:
Sunday commitments
● With the advice of the Parents’ Council, organize all aspects of Sunday morning children and youth worship and formation, aiming to establish and grow a faith community of and for children and their caregivers, teenagers, and young adults.
● Participate in or attend weekly Eucharists services at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:30 a.m. Currently, the 9:00 a.m. service is geared toward ages 2-8 years old, and we would like to integrate programming and participation into the 10:30 a.m. service for youth ages 8-12, teenagers, and young adults. The Director will be responsible, as well, for livestreaming these services, and so must have the technical skills to manage that work.
● Prepare (and guide other lay or ordained persons in providing) worship and formation activities geared toward young children through storytelling, crafts and other techniques, engaging children and youth in developmentally appropriate ways to meet them where they are and to guide them into fuller understanding of and participation in the body of Christ at St. Martin’s. This includes but is not limited to providing programming that meets the needs of racially, culturally, gender, and/or neurologically diverse children, as well as those with physical, intellectual or emotional challenges.
● Be available and responsible for additional programs and services as needed.
Liturgical ministry
● Recruit children and youth for liturgical ministry (i.e., recruit, train, and supervise young acolytes, crucifers, and lectors).
● Actively coordinate with the Director of Music to integrate age-sensitive musical programming, in particular, Choristers, into liturgical life at St. Martin’s.
● Plan and lead weekly faith formation for all youth, creating curricula to support a variety of cognitive abilities across all ages.
● Participate in annual liturgical planning to incorporate children, youth, and families.
● Organize and lead children and family-centric events (such as Advent Pageant, Vacation Bible School, etc.).
● Prepare candidates and their families for the sacrament of Baptism, and for Confirmation, working with clergy as appropriate.
Administrative
● Be an active team player with other Church staff and ministry leaders to look for opportunities to integrate Children’s and Family Ministry with the broader Church initiatives.
● Gather, grow, and lead a team of dedicated parent volunteers to assist in facilitating children’s and family programming (i.e. caregiver formation).
● Regularly communicate with the community (parents/guardians) via consistently scheduled emails, newsletters, social media posts, etc. about current happenings, volunteer opportunities, events, and market opportunities to increase engagement.
● Oversee the Soft Space in the church enabling children the freedom to move around and also to see the action that is occurring.
● Manage ministry area budgets.
● Familiarity and competence with computers and the software platforms used by the church, including social media platforms used by children and youth.The Director will provide technical support for livestreaming of the Sunday and other services of St. Martin’s and must have the technical ability to move creatively and nimbly in the parish’s tech arena.
ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
You have a well-grounded Christian faith, and deep familiarity with the Episcopal Church, and a regular spiritual practice that can be shared and explored with young people.
You’re a gifted teacher/mentor of children and youth who respects young people, encourages questions and thoughtful discussions, fosters strong relationships, promotes inclusion, and builds community.
You’re an approachable, active listener who inspires trust and confidence from others.
You've done the work to get to know yourself, and it shows in the quality of your relationships. You value authenticity, joy, kindness, gratitude, and intellectual humility, and you have a good sense of humor.
You’re a convener. You can bring together broad and diverse groups (i.e., parents/caregivers, church leadership, other parishioners, community members, etc.) and facilitate conversations to identify the best/most creative ways to support the Children’s and Family Ministry.
You’re a humble teammate. Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to always lend a hand or two!
You can manage a diverse set of needs and aren't afraid to step outside your job description or comfort zone to help the Church community reach its goals. You're comfortable with shifting schedules and don't expect every day to go "as planned."
You are meticulous about the quality of everything you put into the world. Even on the 37th slide, you ensure the font size and background color are on point. You’re a strong project manager, capable of driving multiple programs simultaneously and juggling changing priorities.
You have excellent communication and organization skills. You bring a desire for innovation, as well as respect for tradition; are self-motivated, and eager to work as part of a team.
What you’ll need
● 4-6 years of overall professional experience (We are background agnostic and excited by candidates with unique work histories).
● Experience with the dynamics unique to ministry work and church communities, especially within the Episcopal Church
● Experience teaching or leading religious education and faith formation
● Experience in teaching, lesson planning, and/or creating children’s programs.
● A commitment to diversity and inclusion. You're always asking: "whose voice is not at the table?" You have experience working with diverse groups and successfully navigating cross-generational communication, and you deeply value creating a community that is supportive of difference.
● Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.
● Ability to work independently and with minimal direction, showing initiative, creativity, self-discipline, and effective time and project management skills.
● Highly developed interpersonal skills, including excellent oral, written and listening communication.
● Ability to create, monitor, and adhere to a fiscally responsible budget.
Compensation and Location
The Church of Saint Martin-in-the-fields is located at 8000 St. Martin's Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118. This is an on-site full-time position.
The salary range for this position is $40,000-42,000.
St. Martin’s and the Episcopal Church offer an attractive benefits package, including fully-paid health insurance for the employee. Our team is happy to discuss benefits in more detail during the interview process.
The Application Process
To apply, please email Lorie Hershey, St. Martin’s Parish Administrator, at lhershey@stmartinec.org with your resume and a letter of application in which you briefly answer the following questions:
● What is it about the Children and Family Minister role that made you want to apply? How does this opportunity fit into your career trajectory?
● What elements of Children’s and Family ministry excite you most? What elements do you enjoy?
● We are excited to learn about the diverse backgrounds and experiences candidates bring. Help us to understand the contribution your personal background would make to our team and the St. Martin’s community.
Individuals who apply by Friday, August 18th will be given priority; therefore, we encourage you to submit yours soon!
The overall evaluation process will look to follow this anticipated timeline:
● Early September: Multi-team member panel interview with volunteers and church staff.
● Interview with Interim Rector and Rector’s Warden before offer is made.
o Candidate references and a background check will be completed at this step.
● Mid-Late September: Offer extended.
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please feel free to email Lorie Hershey at the email address above.
Christ Church, Pottstown
The Rev. Joshua Caler <jmcaler@christpottstown.org>
Position overview:
The Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Rector and lay leadership to plan, design, manage, and implement parish communications, both internally with existing membership and externally with the wider community and prospective members. 80% of weekly hours will be dedicated to developing, maintaining, and orchestrating a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy for Christ Church; managing social media accounts and strategy; ensuring the parish website is kept up to date; planning, editing, and producing a monthly electronic newsletter and regular parish-wide e-mails; assembling print media, including weekly worship bulletins and quarterly mailings; planning and executing advertising efforts for parish events; and serving as the hub for all parochial communication efforts. 20% will be spent on additional, supporting administrative tasks including database and records management, calendar maintenance, and purchasing for the office staff.
The Communications Coordinator will be supervised directly by the Rector.
Communication duties (80% of weekly hours).
• Develop, maintain, and enact a comprehensive, integrated communications strategy for Christ Church.
• Manage social media accounts and the parish’s online branding.
• Maintain the content of the parish website (currently under redevelopment).
• Monthly newsletter, distributed via Constant Contact.
• Occasional parish-wide e-mails and announcements, distributed via Constant Contact.
• Produce weekly worship bulletins in collaboration with Rector, Organist, and lay leaders.
• Design, print, and send quarterly parish-wide mailings.
• Plan and execute advertising efforts for parish events.
Administrative duties (20% of weekly hours).
• Manage parish records.
• Maintain parish database in Realm.
• Maintain parish calendar in Google.
• Purchase on behalf of office staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
Skills and requirements.
• A love of the Lord and a commitment to the ministry of Christ Episcopal Church.
• The ability to work quickly and independently, to be dependable and keep confidences strictly, and to plan and implement strategies across time.
• A strong attention to detail.
• Creativity, a concern for beauty, curiosity, and the desire to learn.
• A knowledge of and/or a willingness to learn the liturgical, musical, theological, and ecclesial “terms of art” associated with The Episcopal Church.
• An excellent, clear, compelling writer and competent editor.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft office, Google products, Dropbox, Constant Contact, etc.
• An interest in design, basic design skills, and familiarity with design tools.
• Fluency with social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Compensation.
• $22-25/hour, Commensurate with experience and skill set.
• 18 hours/week.
• Weekly schedule negotiable.
• Strong preference for on-site work, but WFH arrangements may be considered.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 654 N Easton Rd, Glenside, PA
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to The Rev. Barbara Ballenger, stpeter654rector@gmail.com.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to The Rev. Barbara Ballenger, stpeter654rector@gmail.com.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1121 Church Street, Phoenixville, PA. 19460
Contact Father Sam Ndungu at kirabisam@gmail.com
The Director of Family Ministries (DFM) will provide innovative and hands-on leadership of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s ministry with families. The director will build on existing dynamic programs and experiences that will spiritually enrich the lives of all involved, including children (age 3 through 12th grade), parents, and volunteer leaders.
Who we are:
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is a vibrant, welcoming and healthy church. We are an inter-generational community of believers who seek to grow spiritually through worship, fellowship, and mission to our neighbors, locally and around the world. We understand the importance of nurturing children and families in a creative, supportive, and loving environment. Our view of educational ministry is wholistic in the sense that it is an integral part of all the church is doing.
Whom we seek:
We are looking for an imaginative leader with a passion for working with children and their families The Director will bring creative ideas to our children's program, adding vital new components to the current elements that are meaningful to our families. We seek a person who is warm and welcoming to all, building relationships and inspiring spiritual growth. We believe our new DFM will thrive as part of a team of committed, faithful members and volunteers who walk with one another through the seasons of life.
The Director will possess the following abilities and qualities:
Minimum Job Qualifications
• College degree required
• Quality of experience related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Proficient in Word and Excel to aide in communications and tracking of information
• Work with parish communication channels to provide updates and announcements to parents and parish
The Director will possess the following abilities and qualities:
• Christ-centered and Biblically grounded
• Experience in planning and implementing programs for children, youth and/or families
• Skill in recruiting, training and sustaining a volunteer team
• Skill in organization and administration
• Experience in outreach and communication, including social media
• Collaborative, energetic, creative, friendly to all… and fun!
• Enjoys meeting new people and creating welcoming opportunities
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of human development
• Experience working/volunteering in a church culture
• Enthusiastic about the faith and tradition of the Episcopal Church.
• Comfortable expressing their faith and committed to personal spiritual growth
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead a ministry with children, youth, and families, providing varied opportunities for worship, discipleship, fellowship, service and fun.
2. Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for the following:
• Children’s Chapel ages 2-7
• Godly Play Program through 5th grade.
• Youth Group 6th through 12th grade
• Once a month family services
• Inter-generational events and activities.
4. Provide regular, reliable communication with parents
5. Nurture relationships with the community that provide opportunities for outreach.
6. Plan annual learning event (in conjunction with the Rector) on the issues of the Sacraments.
7. Attend church staff meetings and functions.
8. Support church activities by being a presence at community events and advertising them to church families.
9. Meet weekly with the Rector
10. Attend worship services weekly
11. Maintain and update clearances for all volunteers working with minors
12. Coordinate and maintain permission slips for youth excursions/events
13. Plan and coordinate fundraising for youth activities/missions etc.
14. Coordinate safe church trainings (every three years)
15. Be present on Sundays to coordinate and support children/youth programs.
Salary and Hours
The Director position is expected to provide approximately 15 hours per week in pursuit of the duties listed. Some duties may be performed remotely, but in-person attendance on Sunday mornings is required. The Church year spanning from September through June would be the most active for this position. Hours to be reviewed after one year if adjustment is needed. Salary range is $15,000 to $17,000 per year.
To apply Contact Father Sam Ndungu at kirabisam@gmail.com
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
1121 Church Street
Phoenixville, PA. 19460
www.saintpeterschurch.net
St. Christopher's, Gladwyne
If interested please reach out to Katie Gibbs at 610-642-0225
We are currently looking to hire two nursery coordinators to work in our Church Nursery in Gladwyne on Sunday mornings from 9:30-11:30. The candidate must be reliable, responsible, and trustworthy and enjoy working with Children. You would be required to work the months of January-May and September through December and be off for the summer months (June, July, August) we will pay $20 per hour. ($40 per Sunday) You will be required to pass a National Background check.
If interested please reach out to Katie Gibbs at 610-642-0225