Minister of Worship and Music

 

University Lutheran Church of Hope

Complex world. Thoughtful church.

 

Minister of Worship and Music

601 13th Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

612-331-5988 www.ulch.org

July 2024

 

About the position

The Minister of Worship and Music is responsible for leading the musical expression of the congregation and contributing to the vision and planning of the worship experience at University Lutheran Church of Hope. University Lutheran Church of Hope encourages people to apply who generate new ideas, take risks, ask for help, and teach the Hope community.

 

Description

University Lutheran Church of Hope (ULCH) is seeking a .75 (30 hours/week) Minister of Worship and Music to lead music both during worship and outside of it. This position provides benefits through Portico Benefit Services, including health, HSA, retirement, disability, survivor contribution and is FLSA exempt. This position reports to the lead pastor at ULCH. University Lutheran Church of Hope seeks a diverse pool of candidates.

Salary Range: $43,000 – $51,000

 

About the congregation

University Lutheran Church of Hope (ULCH) is a vibrant congregation on the edge of the University of Minnesota campus in the Dinkytown area of Minneapolis. We are a progressive community of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, valuing in a lively expression of the Lutheran tradition. Our worship is grounded in love, justice, and God’s radical grace which shapes our lives.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

●  Direct the choir

●  Play organ and piano as needed for worship, and/or direct other guest organists/pianists

●  Select music and hymns aligned to seasonal themes and the weekly lectionary. Draw on a wide variety of music from many cultures and ethnic backgrounds

●  Plan worship services with an understanding of the Lutheran tradition, respect for the heritage of the church catholic, an understanding of expansive images and language for God, knowledge of current trends and developments in worship, and awareness of the needs/desires of the congregation

●  Collaborate with the pastoral staff, the Worship Planning Team, and our tech facilitators to plan worship services

●  Create and format bulletin and visuals for virtual and in-person worship

●  Provide leadership for all lay worship participants

●  Provide musical leadership for weddings, funerals and occasional concerts.

●  Participate fully as a member of the staff, including, but not limited to, attending weekly staff meetings, and being a member of the worship planning team

 

 

Secondary Responsibilities:

●  Develop and direct choral and instrumental groups

●  Offer workshops or short-commitment musical opportunities to strengthen skills and create music

●  Collaborate to create an annual musical event, that may include the community

●  Seek opportunities to further creatively enhance the worship experience

●  Serve as a contact person for community members looking for musical opportunities

●  Other duties as assigned

 

Required Competencies: 

●  Demonstrated skill as a musician and choral conduction

●  Experience in musical leadership

●  Knowledge of the church’s theology, history and tradition

●  Strong interpersonal and communication skills

●  Reasonable flexibility and adaptability suited to a vibrant, varied work environment

 

 

 

To apply:

Send a cover letter detailing your interest and your resume to employment@ulch.org.

In the subject line please write your name and Minister of Worship and Music application.

Review of applications begins on August 21, 2024. Start date is anticipated to be early to mid fall.