Classified Ads

All Keystone Conference congregations are invited to list items that they need, or have available for donation or sale. To list items, Submit a Classified Ad. The ad will remain active for 3 months from the date of posting. If your ad has been filled or is no longer needed before it automatically expires, please notify [email protected] so it can be removed. If you have graphics or images to include, email those to Paul.

Church of the Redeemer, Hershey – part-time Minister of Music. 

Church of the Redeemer is looking for a part-time Minister of Music.

Requirements

  • Accomplished musician
  • Ability to work with choir members, musicians, and congregation of varying experience and musical skills.
  • Knowledge of diverse musical styles suitable for worship settings.

Pay: From $13,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Apply via https://www.indeed.com/job/minister-music-927b6b7099154f4d

Free Items – Good Shepherd UCC, Slatington

Good Shepherd UCC
3940 Mountain Rd. Slatington PA 18080
[email protected]

We have the following items that are free to a good home:
2 brass candlesticks w/ IHS insignia
4 Wooden Candle stands with hollow spring loaded candles
1 brass bible stand w/IHS insignia
1 gold aluminum wine tray w/ lid
8 gold aluminum communion bread plates w/1 lid
9 gold aluminum communion wine trays 2/ 2 lids
4 brass offering plates
1 alms basin

Paper Products Outhouse Collection Display – Epler’s UCC, Leesport

Members of created an outhouse that can be dismantled into four pieces and transported to another congregation to be displayed to collect paper products to donate to local food pantries. If your church would like to borrow this display piece (using your own transportation to pick up), please reach out to Rev. Gary Rarick at [email protected]

Choir Robes – Christ UCC, Latrobe

Christ UCC in Latrobe, PA is offering 20 free blue choir robes to any church who will pick them up. Some are in excellent condition and others will require some repair. The price is right.

Contact 724-537-4901 M-Th from 9-12.

UCC of Robesonia – Chancel Choir Director

United Church of Christ of Robesonia
301 West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, Pennsylvania, 19551
Pastor Mary Etta Mest – [email protected] – 610-659-2775
Church Website – www.uccrwe.org

Search for Chancel Choir Director
1 Choir Director would be the piano accompanist for the choir; a separate organist will lead the
worship music.

2 Anthem Every Sunday for 10:15 a.m. Worship Service from the Second Sunday in September
through the Sunday before Memorial Day. Also Christmas Eve one service, Ash Wednesday,
Maundy Thursday, and possibly Thanksgiving Eve.

3 Rehearsal Weekly One Hour – preferably Thursday evenings.

4 Rehearsal at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings; worship at 10:15 a.m.

5 Choir Director would select anthems in accordance with the Church Liturgical Year and the
Lectionary of Scripture Readings and in coordination with the pastor.

6 Choir Director would maintain/organize the anthem library.

7 Choir Director would be a believer in Jesus Christ as Savior and a believer in the Trinity of God –
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

8 Details of Employment would be discussed and decided after a satisfactory trial choir rehearsal
and interview.

9 If interested, please contact Rev. Mary Etta Mest, Pastor of United Church of Christ of
Robesonia, at [email protected] or 610-659-2775 (call or text); if you wish, you may
submit a resume to Rev. Mary Etta Mest, 301 West Penn Avenue, Robesonia, PA 19551.
However, a resume is not necessary.

10 This opportunity shall please be considered and accompanied by prayer.

Ziegels Union Church, Breinigsville – Director of Music Ministry/Organist

Director of Music Ministry/Organist

Ziegels Union Church in Breinigsville, PA is actively seeking a part-time Director of Music Ministry/organist whose role is to foster the congregations’ spiritual enrichment through diverse Christian music by accompanying and leading the liturgy, hymns, and other musical offerings during two Sunday liturgy worship services. Weekly hours may vary seasonally dependent upon Christian calendar of celebrations and summer schedule of worship services. The director is also responsible for overseeing and leading vocal choirs, handbell choir, chime choir, and instrumental ensembles. See Job Description for details. Contact the church office at [email protected]. See the full job description by clicking here.

 

Children’s and Youth Director – Good Shepherd Church, Boyerstown

Children’s and Youth Director.
Good Shepherd Church
Boyertown, PA

Job Status: Part Time, Salary, Approximately 20 hours per week
Supervisor: Senior Pastor
Job Summary: The Primary responsibilities of the part-time Director of Children and Youth are to lead and support the church’s ministries with children and youth. The Director of Children and Youth shall seek to build a strong, growing ministry that:
Introduces Youth to Jesus Christ and facilitates/nurtures their growth in the Christian faith.
Strives to build Christ-like relationships with youth, their parents, and church leaders that strengthens their commitment to growth in Jesus Christ; and
Best utilizes all the resources available.

Duties and Responsibilities
Serves out of a strong sense of Christian calling with passion to serve youth, and exhibits a strong identity in Christ coupled with the willingness to continue to grow and mature in Christ as a Godly person of integrity.
Recruits a team of volunteers to teach children and youth and assist in leading various children and youth events throughout the year including Sunday School (B.L.A.S.T. Kids), Youth Group, Vacation Bible School, Service Trips, Rally Day, and other special events throughout the year.
Serves as Leader of this team.
Coordinates, implements, and further develops a quality spiritual education for Youth, which would include Sunday School (B.L.A.S.T Kids), Youth Group, Vacation Bible School, Service Trips, and other special events throughout the year.
Works with the Senior Pastor to provide children’s sermons at least once a month during worship.
Work under the guidance of the Senior Pastor to co-coordinate Confirmation of Youth with Senior Pastor and Lay Leaders.
Works with parents and other leaders to facilitate the spiritual and social development of youth by instructing and training them to become disciple-makers.
Provides students with a safe and spiritually based place to belong that gives them the courage to be unique in their social, emotional, and spiritual character and interests.
Make strong efforts to contact new children, youth, and families, and to re-engage those who have not been attending regularly. This may look like outreach phone calls, attending sports events, or scheduling visits.

Submits an annual basic Ministry Action Plan to the Senior Pastor which outlines a strategic plan to disciple the youth and continue growing the children and youth program (e.g., teaching, small groups, events, and programs).
Provides leadership that is in line with the overall vision, purpose and mission of our church and follows the Senior Pastor’s vision of leadership.
Participates in the preparation and development of the budget for the Children and Youth Ministry and works with the Deacons to provide ongoing financial accountability including timely submission of receipts.
Work hours are flexibly scheduled to allow for interaction with children, youth, and their parents throughout the week and/or weekend. Some office hours may be necessary in order to meet with the Senior Pastor, to participate in staff meetings, and to attend any necessary committee meetings.
Participate in annual performance review.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with specialty or focus on Christian Education, Youth Ministry, Education, Psychology, or similar field.
At least 2 years of experience working in a church or similar nonprofit setting.
The Ability to maintain confidentiality.
A strong sense of Christian values and beliefs.

St. Peter’s Church, West Penn – Director of Music/Organist and Pianist

St. Peter’s Church, West Penn is accepting applications for the position of Director of Music/Organist and Pianist.  Job duties include performing during worship services, directing choirs, and assisting pastor with musical selections.  Detailed job description available upon request.  Salary commensurate with experience.  Targeted start date of March 1, 2026.  Submit resume to St. Peter’s Church, West Penn, 184 St. Peter’s Road, Tamaqua, PA 18252 or via email to 

[email protected]