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The Connecticut Conference Web Site will post brief announcements of available positions or resources for a limited time. Announcements must be related to or of interest to Connecticut Conference UCC congregations or members, and will be accepted for posting at the discretion of the Webmaster.

To submit an item for posting, use this form.

Part-Time Church School Coordinator, First Congregational Church of Andover

Received 3/29/2010

Positions

We are seeking a Part Time Church School coordinator, (approximately 12 hours per week) who will focus on nurturing the spiritual growth of our children primarily by providing leadership for our Church School program. Desire a person who enjoys children; has teaching experience that includes Church School; has good administrative skills; and works well with a team. Desired starting time-April 2010.

For more information, please contact Christian Education Board member, Julie Victoria .

Send a letter of interest and resume to First Congregational Church of Andover at the address below.

Contact: Julie Victoria: First Congregational Church of Andover, PO Box 55, Andover, CT 06232. 860.742.0341.
julie.gruner@snet.net
www.andoverchurch.org
[6/27/2010]

Director of Christian Education, South Congregational Church, East Hartford

Received 3/26/2010

Positions

We are seeking an energetic creative individual to fill the position of Christian Education Director. The role of DCE will support Christian Education across all ages. The position is part time, 25 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with experience. Please visit our website for a complete job description, including specific responsibilities. Interested candidates can submit their resume to the e-mail address listed below. Any questions, please contact Kathy Kurniawan, Search Committee Chair at 860.202.2963.

Contact: Kathy Kurniawan: South Congregational Church, 1301 Forbes Street, East Hartford, CT 06118. 860.568.5150.
southchurch1301@aol.com
www.southchurcheh.org
[6/24/2010]

Family Ministry Coordinator, First Congregational Church of Ridgefield

Received 3/24/2010

Positions

First Congregational Church of Ridgefield invites applications for Family Ministry Coordinator, a one-year, half-time position. This person will administer the Sunday school and coordinate programs for children, youth, and families. Training and experience in theology or education preferred; ability to relate well with children, youth, and adults of all ages required. Send resume and letter of interest attn: Family Ministry Coordinator Search to the church at the address below.

Contact: Ruth Kirkpatrick: 103 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877. 203.438.8077 x811
ruthk@firstcongregational.com
www.firstcongregational.com
[6/22/2010]

Organist and Choir Director, Gilead Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

Received 3/23/2010

Positions

The Gilead Congregational Church, UCC, a growing and active congregation in an expanded building, seeks an Organist/Choir Director. Two Sunday morning worship services mid-September until Memorial Day, one service in summer months. Austin pipe organ. Piano, organ and choral experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include SS and four weeks paid vacation. Weddings and funerals paid separately.

Contact: Ken Cook: 672 Gilead Street, Hebron, CT 06248. 860.228.3077.
gileadchurchucc@earthlink.net
www.gileadchurchucc.org
[6/21/2010]

Director of Youth Fellowships, United Congregational Church of Tolland

Received 2/24/2010

Positions

This part-time position entails providing leadership for and with two Youth Fellowships (middle school and high school) on a weekly basis. As a staff member, attendence at the monthly staff meeting is also important. A Youth Committee provides support and guidance. Programs, retreats, lock-ins, fun, faith, fellowship activities entailed weekly during the school year. Allowance for week-ends off each quarter. Salary commensurate with experience.

Contact: Rev. Dr. Robert J. Wright Jr.: 45 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084. 860.875.4160.
rwright.ucct@snet.net
www.ucctolland.org
[5/25/2010]

Director of Christian Education, First Congregational Church of Cheshire

Received 1/26/2010

Positions

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative team player who has a love for children and a desire to share the story of our Christian philosophy and faith. The ability to teach, lead, encourage, and empower others in the education ministry of the church is essential. This position will lead two Sunday School sessions (9 a.m. and 11 a.m.) supported by almost 40 volunteers each Sunday. Program includes nursery, preschool and grades K-8. This salaried, year-round position is 25 hours per week. Submit application by March 1, 2010. Please visit our website for complete job description, including qualifications and instrucions fo applying, or email Linda Milton at the address below.

Contact: Linda Milton: CE Search Committee, 59 February Dr., Southington, CT 06489. 860.426.9292.
cesearchcommitteecheshire@gmail.com
www.cheshirecongregational.org
[4/26/2010]

Music Director, North Guilford Congregational Church

Received 1/25/2010

Positions

North Guilford Congregational Church is seeking a Music Director. This is a combined organist/choir director position. The church has a 12 rank Peragallo organ. There is a well established Senior Choir plus a Bell Choir and the possibility of youth choirs. It involves approximately 10 hours a week with one evening rehearsal and one Sunday service. The position is available by September 1. Salary will follow AGO guidelines. Submit resume to NGCC at the address below.

Contact: North Guilford Congregational Church: 159 Ledge Hill Rd., Guilford, CT 06437.
ngcc@comcast.net
www.northguilford-ucc.org/
[4/25/2010]

Christian Education Coordinator, Spring Glen Church UCC, Hamden

Received 1/22/2010

Positions

The Spring Glen Church, UCC in Hamden, CT is seeking an Acting Christian Education Coordinator. The primary role of the Christian Education Coordinator is to provide a Christian Education curriculum and program, and support the educational objectives of the Christian Education Committee. The position is presently 10 months a year for 15 hours each week with the hope of that being expanded to 20 to 25 hours per week. It is hoped that the position will be filled by February 10th. In order to apply, please submit a resume to Spring Glen Church, UCC, at the postal or email addresses below, attention CE Coordinator search.

Contact: The Rev. Brenda Pelc-Faszcza: Spring Glen Church, 1825 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517. 203.288.3381.
springg@snet.net
www.springglenchurch.org
[4/22/2010]

Director of Children's Ministries, Mystic Congregational Church

Received 1/5/2010

Positions

Seeking Director of Children's Ministries to joyfully bring the Christian principles of faith, hope and love to our approximately 70 birth-to-8th grade children through quality worship, education, fellowship and outreach. Salaried, year-round position, 20 hours/week. Position available beginning 6/1/2010 to include a one-month overlap with current Director for orientation and training. Please visit our website for complete job description, including specific responsibilities, qualifications and instructions for applying.

Contact: Leni Pomeroy: Mystic Congregational Church, 43 East Main Street, Mystic, CT 06355. 860.536.4259.
office@mysticcongregational.org
www.mysticcongregational.org
[4/5/2010]

Pastor for Caring, East Granby Congregational Church

Received 1/4/2010

Positions

The Pastor for Caring is a part time position - 15 hours/week average. Responsibilities include: Support caring ministeries through pastroal visits and visitation ministry team; being present for Sunday worship and leading some worship services; and adult spiritual formation ministry opportunities. Anyone interestd in this position are invited to contact Karen Rhodes, Search Committee Chair, at the email address below.

Contact: Karen Rhodes: East Granby Congregational Church, 9 Rainbow Road, East Granby, CT 06026.
karean6493@sbcglobal.net
www.egchurch.org
[4/4/2010]

Director of Discipleship for Children, Youth and Families, East Granby Congregational Church

Received 1/4/2010

Positions

Part Time position - 20 hours/week average. Responsiblities include: Sunday School Pre-K through 8th Grade (and summer childrens ministry); development and leadership in confirmation ministry; liaison to Spiritual Formation and Abundant Life Ministry; childrens worship elements; and teacher training for spiritual growth. Anyone interested in this position is invited to contact Karen Rhodes, Search Committee Chair, at the email address below.

Contact: Karen Rhodes: East Granby Congregational Church, 9 Rainbow Road, East Granby, CT 06026.
karen6493@sbcglobal.net
www.egchurch.org
[4/4/2010]

Coordinator of Youth Ministries, East Granby Congregational Church

Received 1/4/2010

Positions

Part time position - 8 hours/week average. Responsibilities include: Support and participation in youth groups for Middle School and HIgh School, including planning and spiritual growth with adult leaders; Support and participation in confirmation ministry in coordination with Director of Discipleship for purpose of relational connection with youth; and support ecumenical youth ministry opportunities. Anyone interested in this position is invited to contact Karen Rhodes, Search Committee Chair, at the email address below.

Contact: Karen Rhodes: East Granby Congregational Church, 9 Rainbow Road, East Granby, CT 06026.
Karen6493@sbcglobal.net
www.egchurch.org
[4/4/2010]

Church Office Administrative Assistant, Andover Congregational Church

Received 1/4/2010

Positions

Part-time administrative assistant needed for Andover Congregational Church. 3-5 yrs computer based administrative secretarial experience required. Proficiency in Word, Excel and Publisher a must. Prior expeience in a religious setting helpful. Send cover letter and resume to Trustees at the address below by January 22.

Contact: Laurel W. Andrews: Attn: Trustees, Andover Congregational Church, PO Box 55, Andover, CT 06232.
laurel.andrews@att.net

[4/4/2010]

Minister of Mission, Gilead Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

Received 12/29/2009

Positions

The Minister of Mission will be responsible for the mission life of the Gilead Church. This will include both mission among our Church members and friends as we seek to care for one another in times of crisis and need, and also mission among the wider community and world as we seek to reach out and share the love and caring of Christ with our community and world.

The Gilead Church is a growing community of faith which sees mission as being central to our lives as Christians. The position is 20-30 hours a month and will be compensated with an appropriate monthly stipend. A job description and required qualifications are available on our website. Persons interested in this position are invited to send a resume to the Minister of Mission Search Committee at the address below. Application deadline is Friday, Feb. 19.

Contact: Rev. Dr. Denise Esslinger: Gilead Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 672 Gilead Street, Hebron, CT 06248. 860.228.3077.
gileadchurchucc@earthlink.net
www.gileadchurchucc.org
[3/29/2010]

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