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This page features a list of employment opportunities in churches
and agencies related to CMA and opportunities elsewhere that may be of
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UCC Profile Office Now Requires Criminal Background ChecksUCC clergy seeking calls and calling bodies seeking authorized UCC clergy are advised that the Local Church Ministries Board of Directors of the UCC has voted to make criminal background checks part of the UCC ministerial profile.The UCC Profile Office has released an Information Sheet that gives the history, process, and costs and benefits of conducting Criminal Background Checks as a part of the Ministerial Profile distribution process. Download a copy HERE. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Hintz by email at hintzm@ucc.org or by phone at 1-866-822-8224 ext. 3845; or the CMA Association Minister. Other Resources |
Called Opportunities in CMA(Posted 07/01/09)Interim Associate Pastor, First United Church, Oak Park 145-year-old joint UCC/PCUSA, open and affirming congregation, located in suburban Chicago is seeking a 30-hour/week Interim Associate Pastor for Mission and Membership. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational and program skills, possess a commitment to mission and exhibit a strong sense of spirituality. As part of the pastoral team, the candidate must be a good listener as well as a doer and be ready to serve an active, engaged and growing congregation. $37,500 salary + housing, as well as benefits. See our website: www.firstunitedoakpark.com Profile deadline: July 10, 2009 Send to Julie R. Harley, lead pastor jrh@firstunitedoakpark.com (Posted 06/10/09) Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Oak Park Pilgrim Congregational Church seeks a Senior Pastor who will bring strong spiritual and intellectual leadership to our community, challenging and supporting us as we engage with God's call. We are currently exploring our vision and mission, and we look for a Senior Pastor to partner with us as we fully engage together - listening, discerning and translating our vision into action through our ministries. We are an inclusive congregation in the heart of Oak Park, embracing diversity in all its forms and striving to live out Jesus' call for us to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. We nurture our community together through worship, education, fellowship and service, and we engage in our wider community through active support of our local homeless shelter as well as by raising funds to support our mission and that of 15 other not-for-profit organizations through a thriving donut operation at the local Farmer's Market. We value the authenticity of our life together and seek a Senior Pastor who can help us to grow in our community development as well as in our numbers. For more information visit our church website at www.pilgrimoakpark.org or contact CMA Interim Association Minister The Rev. Dr. Rita Root at 312-939-5918 or by email at ritaroot@cmaucc.org You can download our complete church profile HERE (Posted 03/18/09) Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministries, Bethel United Church of Christ, Elmhurst Newly-created position in 315 member church offers the challenge and opportunity to develop a thriving program for children and youth. Strong support of dedicated congregation. Growing ONA church in great community near Chicago. Attractive compensation (negotiable). Learn more at www.bethel-ucc.org (Posted 02/16/09) ASSOCIATE MINISTER, First Congregational Church of La Grange The First Congregational Church of La Grange seeks an Associate Pastor who will take a leadership role with our missions and youth ministries. This minister will also take an active role in guiding worship and providing pastoral care. We are a theologically diverse and socially concerned ONA congregation with a tradition of reaching out and helping others in the community. Our weekly Saturday Meals program is an example of this. Serving over 40 each week, it helps people who find themselves in economically and spiritually difficult times. Our junior high and high school youth programs provide two of the most dynamic ministries in our church. Both are well loved by the entire congregation. For more information visit our church website at www.fcclg.org or contact CMA Interim Association Co-Minister The Rev. Dr. Rita Root at 312-939-5918 or by email at ritaroot@cmaucc.org (Posted 01/14/08) ASSOCIATE PASTOR, Union Church of Hinsdale The Union Church of Hinsdale seeks an Associate Minister for Christian Formation and Family Life. This is a full time, professional position that reports to the Senior Minister and interacts with the Director of Youth Formation and Director of Children's Ministries. The person chosen will provide leadership for Christian Formation and Family Life through faith formation and ministerial care to the members and friends of Union Church; envision, plan and administer the ministries of Christian Formation, Family Life and Small Group Ministry in consultation with the appropriate ministries and committees. Download the complete job description HERE. For more information visit our church website at www.uchinsdale.org or contact CMA Interim Association Minister The Rev. Dr. Rita Root at 312-939-5918 or by email at ritaroot@cmaucc.org (Renewed 2/24/09; Posted 9/18/08) PASTOR, Congregational Church of Jefferson Park UCC, Chicago The Congregational Church of Jefferson Park UCC, located in a residential northwest side neighborhood of Chicago, seeks a full-time pastor eager to work with a family-oriented, theologically diverse congregation with 126 members. Read our job description HERE For more information visit our church website at www.congregationalchurchofjeffersonpark.org or contact Interim Association Co-Minister The Rev. Dr. Rita Root at CMA at 312-939-5918 or at ritaroot@cmaucc.org (Posted 9/8/08) ASSOCIATE MINISTER, First Congregational Church of Western Springs The First Congregational Church of Western Springs seeks an associate minister who will have significant responsibilities for worship leadership and preaching, pastoral care and mission/outreach. The candidate will preferably have 3 -5 years of pastoral experience and strong relationship building skills. Salary and benefits negotiable. |
Other Employment OpportunitiesPlease contact these churches or agencies directly (Posted 06/09/09) TWO FULL TIME POSITIONS at Chicago Theological Seminary Chicago Theological Seminary is inviting applications for two full-time positions: Chicago Theological Seminary was founded in 1855, is a seminary of the United Church of Christ with an ecumenical curriculum, and is based in Chicago's Hyde Park community. CTS is an equal opportunity, open and affirming employer. (Posted 05/19/09) OUTREACH MINISTER - Temporary Full-Time THE NIGHT MINISTRY, CHICAGO The Night Ministry is a non-denominational, non-profit organization that connects youth and adults in need with resources and opportunities for health/safety, support, housing, employment, education, and more. The Night Ministry’s core programs consist of Outreach and Health Ministry, Youth Services, and the Youth Shelter Network. Learn more about our programs and services at our website at www.thenightministry.org Essential Functions/Summary: Must provide pastoral care from the Outreach Bus. Provide counseling, support and work closely in conjunction with other members and volunteers to ensure services are provided on the street and from the Outreach Bus. In addition, offer hospitality, targeted outreach, pretest and post-test counseling, referrals, rapid HIV testing, and follow-up for further appropriate treatment to persons experiencing homelessness and any person without access to adequate health care in other outreach settings. Maintain accurate reports and records regarding counseling, outreach activities, test conducted, test results, treatment provided, follow-up activities and other services as required by funding or accrediting sources. Drive the HIV Testing Van as scheduled. Participate in internal and external trainings as required. Able and willing to travel to other outreach settings, such as shelters. Complete other duties to support the program and mission of the organization as needed. See complete job description and contact information HERE. (Posted 05/18/09) CAMPUS MINISTER - HALF TIME AGAPE HOUSE CHRISTIAN CAMPUS MINISTRY AT UIC IN CHICAGO Agape House, an ecumenical ministry at the University of Illinois at Chicago, seeks a half-time Campus Minister. This person will build, grow, and sustain pastoral relationships with students and the UIC community; lead efforts in outreach and interaction with the UIC campus and community; share in visioning and planning of the team ministry with the Director, with an emphasis on implementation and outreach; help design and lead worship, small groups, Bible studies, service projects, and other programs; and interpret the mission and ministry of Agape House to the sponsoring denominations. The ideal candidate will be an ordained or ordainable minister from a denomination supportive of Agape House’s ministry. (Currently: Presbyterian Church (USA), United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, American Baptist Church, Church of the Brethren, or United Methodist Church.) The ideal candidate will have a Master of Divinity from an accredited theological seminary; will have interest and skills in working in a diverse university setting in an ecumenical ministry with interfaith partners; and will have interest and skills in working in a theologically progressive organization that is ‘Open and Affirming’ on issues of sexuality and gender identity and is committed to a social justice witness. This position will work as a part of a team ministry under the supervision of the Director of Agape House. To apply, please submit via email: an introductory letter; a resume or current CV; other pastoral application materials, such as a Personal Information Form, etc.; and names and contact information for three references. This is a half-time position, salary and benefits to be negotiated with the Agape House Board of Directors. Persons from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please submit forms to Agape House Campus Minister Search Committee at agape.uic@gmail.com The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2009. We hope to have a campus minister in place by July 1, 2009. Site Location: 809 W. Roosevelt Road. Chicago, IL 60608 www.agape-uic.org (Posted 05/04/09) MINISTER FOR YOUTH - PART TIME PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, OAK PARK Pilgrim Congregational Church is a medium-sized United Church of Christ congregation, open and affirming, with 80 to 100 children, youth, and adults in worship on Sundays, in a western suburb of Chicago with over 50,000 residents. It is located directly across the street from Oak Park River Forest High School. The Ministries with Youth at Pilgrim (Middle School, grades 5-8; High School, grades 9-12) have been undergoing re-development over the past year, with 2008 witnessing the hiring of the first person dedicated solely to the ministry. Although the Ministry has encountered some challenges in motivating youth to meet regularly, we have successfully planned various events throughout the year, including fellowship outings to Six Flags and Safari Land, service trips to walk with The Night Ministry in Chicago, a Sr. High Mission Trip to work in flood relief in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, leading a Youth Sunday worship service, and even conducting an all-youth lock-in. While participation remains small, positive steps are being made towards a healthy and dynamic ministry for youth and their families. Pilgrim hopes the Minister with Youth will embrace this challenge and continue to grow this ministry. Minister with Youth Postion is 12 hours/week. Read the complete job description HERE. Pilgrim Congregational Church 460 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-848-5860 www.pilgrimoakpark.org (Posted 03/06/09) DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE, CHICAGO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Chicago Theological Seminary is inviting applications for the position of Development Associate for Seminary Relations in the Office of Development and Marketing. A complete job description can be downloaded HERE. Experienced church pianist/organist available for Sunday early & late services, Sat/Sun evening services, special events, memorial services and weddings. Phone 312-981-2815. |
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