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MINISTER – CARLETON MEMORIAL UNITED CHURCH

MUSIC DIRECTOR – CHRIST UNITED CHURCH, CHESTERVILLE

Christ Church United in Chesterville is seeking a talented Church Musician to lead and enhance our music ministry. This is a part-time position (5 hours per week) and there is flexibility of when they are worked. Salary will be in accordance with experience and qualifications with the RCCO (Royal Canadian College of Organists) salary scale as a guideline. The start date is on or before July 1, 2025. For a copy of the full position description, please email ccuhrjobs@gmail.com. Application deadline:  February 28, 2025. Initial applications should not include recordings; short-listed candidates will be provided with the opportunity to submit recordings if required.

MUSIC DIRECTOR – EMMANUEL UNITED CHURCH

Contribute your musical talents and gift of music leadership to a dynamic congregation who values music. Emmanuel United Church in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a talented musician to lead and enhance our music ministry. Your primary responsibilities as Leader of Music Ministry will include directing and coordinating the senior choir; playing the pipe organ and/or grand piano during Sunday and other services; liaising with the minister, worship team and office; providing support as needed to other music groups which include a bell choir and a young adult music group, both of which are currently led by volunteers; and helping to incorporate different music styles into worship.

Our sanctuary has a modest two manual, full pedal (partly Casavant) pipe organ with pistons and presets. There is a Yamaha grand piano in the sanctuary, plus two upright pianos in other spaces, as well as two electric keyboards. We have an extensive set of bells and chimes, and a selection of percussion instruments.

This is a 10 hour/week position. Salary will be in accordance with experience and salary suggested by the Royal Canadian College of Organists.

The full position description is available on the Emmanuel United website at https://emmanuelunited.ca/2024/12/28/were-hiring-leader-of-music-ministry/ Note that we are willing to divide the position into two separate positions – choir director/music program leader and organist.

For more information or to apply to either role with a covering letter and CV, please email Valerie Lines at bvlines84@rogers.com.

COORDINATOR OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES – KANATA UNITED CHURCH

Kanata United Church is an Affirming Church that values diversity and inclusiveness. It is a vibrant and active congregation, with many young families. Kanata United Church is called to nurture its children and youth. We provide opportunities for spiritual growth and learning for children, youth and their families, as well as opportunities for them to put their faith in action.

The Coordinator of Children, Youth and Families is key to the effective development and delivery of programs for children, youth, and their families, both within the congregation and for the wider community. Programs and projects are developed and implemented in collaboration with the Minister, Director of Music, Office Administrator and the Children, Youth and Families
Committee.

The Coordinator works part-time, approximately 20 hours per week.

You can read more about the position here.