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Des Moines UMC (WA): P/T Music Director

Des Moines United Methodist Church in Des Moines, Washington, is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Music Director. The director is responsible for leading and developing the vocal choir(s) and handbell choir(s) of the church as vibrant ministries of worship, discipleship, and outreach. This person will provide artistic vision, musical excellence, while collaborating with the pastoral staff and worship team to plan and lead music that glorifies God and edifies the congregation.

To learn more, click on the button below to see the full job description. Submit resume and questions regarding this position to office@desmoinesumc.org or call the church office at 206-878-8301.

Aldersgate UMC in Bellevue is in search of Facilities Coordinator

Aldersgate United Methodist Church (AUMC) in Bellevue, Washington, is seeking applicants for Facilities Coordinator, a part-time position averaging 25-30 hours per week, $30 per hour. The Facilities Coordinator provides oversight and contract administration over janitorial services contracts and reports to the Board of Trustees Chair.

Interested applicants should submit their résumé and a brief cover letter outlining their experience and interest in the role to office@aldersgate-church.org.

Ronald UMC seeks applicants for Faith Formation teacher, Accompanist

Ronald United Methodist Church in Shoreline, Washington is seeking applicants for two open positions.

Ronald United Methodist Church is seeking a warm, organized, and engaging Faith Formation Teacher to lead our children’s Sunday morning class. This contractor role is vital to helping children build positive relationships with each other, their teacher, and with God, in a safe, inclusive, and joyful space. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, care, and a passion for cultivating a love of faith and community in our youngest members. 

Ronald United Methodist Church is seeking a talented and reliable Piano Accompanist to support our music ministry during Sunday worship and special events. This is a contracted position, approximately 3 hours per weekend, paid a flat rate of $120 per weekend. Preference will be given to candidates who are also able to play the organ. 

A wicked problem revisited – our witness in a season of violence and outrage

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, social media timelines quickly filled with speculation, partisanship, and outrage. Patrick Scriven reflects on how these digital habits distort our witness and invites United Methodists to consider a different way of engaging online—one rooted in prayer, compassion, and embodied community.

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Why Hispanic/Latinx Ministry in the UMC struggles—and how faith can respond to fear and division

Hispanic/Latinx communities in the United States are growing rapidly, yet their ministries within The United Methodist Church remain underfunded and undervalued, writes Rev. Cruz Edwin Santos. In a climate of fear, discrimination, and political hostility, these congregations are emerging as sanctuaries of hope—organizing, leading, and offering prophetic witness. Decolonizing ministry means moving from charity to partnership, from the margins to the center, and affirming Hispanic/Latinx voices as vital to the church’s future. Santos also shares resources for churches to celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month.

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First UMC of Olympia: P/T Youth Ministry Leader

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First United Methodist Church of Olympia, Washington is hiring a part-time (15 hr/week) Youth Ministry Leader to join its ministry team. The position is a one-year contract with potential for renewal upon mutual agreement and funding availability.

Click here to review the full job description.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to pastoralexa@fumcoly.org with the subject line “Youth Ministry Application.” Questions about the position can be directed to Rev. Alexa Eisenbarth by email or phone – 360-943-2661 x106.

You can learn more about the church at https://fumcoly.org/

A New Day

A New Day

SeaTac Superintendency Team Sub-District assignments announced

At this year’s Annual Conference, SeaTac laity and clergy gathered on Saturday morning to both bid farewell to Rev. Derek Nakano and welcome our three new superintendents: Revs. Shalom Agtarap, Ferdie Llenado, and Elizabeth Ingram Schindler.

Because we are pioneering a new structure of superintendency, the team shared what we know so far. The SeaTac Superintendency Committee (a group that supports the superintendents in their work) invited attendees to write down questions for the new superintendents. We are gathering all the questions that have come in and will be sending those out with answers in a future email.

Finally, the new superintendents shared the list of churches that will be in each of their primary sub-district. There will be some cross-district connection as far as which superintendent will be the primary. Churches and pastors should connect with their primary superintendent first about any questions or concerns. Those sub-districts are listed below.

Thank you for journeying with the SeaTac Superintendent team as they enter this new structure of connectionalism. They are looking forward to working with you!


SeaTac North Sub-District

Bellevue: Aldersgate
Bellevue: Hope
Mercer Island
Seattle: First
Seattle: Green Lake
Seattle: Magnolia
Seattle: Queen Anne
Seattle: Sand Point
Seattle: Trinity
Seattle: University Gathering
Seattle: Wallingford
Seattle: Woodland Park

from Puget Sound District:

Fall City
Kirkland: Lake Washington
Redmond
Sammamish: Faith
Snoqualmie

SeaTac Central Sub-District

Auburn: First
Burien: Highline
Covington: Cornerstone
Des Moines
Kent
Renton
Renton: Fairwood Community
Seattle: Acts on Stage
Seattle: Beacon
Seattle: Blaine Memorial
Seattle: Bryn Mawr
Seattle: El Dios Viviente
Seattle: First Tongan
Seattle: Grace
Seattle: Seaview and Tongan Fellowship
Seattle: Tibbetts
Seattle: Valley and Mountain
Tukwila: Riverton Park

SeaTac South Sub-District

Federal Way
Federal Way: Good Seed Korean
Tacoma: Browns Point
Tacoma: First
Tacoma: First Korean
Tacoma: Kalevaria
Tacoma: Mason
Tacoma: The Bridge
United Church University Place

from Crest to Coast District:

Lakewood
Orting
Puyallup
Puyallup: Light of the Hill
Spanaway
Sumner

Rev. Elizabeth Schindler
Superintendent
Email | 206.880.1226

Rev. Ferdie Llenado
Superintendent
Email

Rev. Shalom Agtarap
Superintendent
Email


Puget Sound District

While we retain the following churches within the geographical bounds of the SeaTac Missional District, their primary superintendent will now be DS Mark Galang.

Seattle Haller Lake
Shoreline
Shoreline: Ronald

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Marysville UMC: P/T AV/Tech Production Engineer

Marysville United Methodist Church in Marysville, Washington, is seeking applicants for a part-time position of AV/Tech Production Engineer to support its in-person worship services and live streaming. Interested parties can email questions and their resume and experience to office@marysvilleumc.org.

AV/Tech Production Engineer

  • Planning, monitoring, and maintenance of projection and sound for in-person worship services and planning, monitoring and maintenance of video and sound services for live streaming of two Sunday worship services
  • Lead, organize, and train team of tech volunteers
  • Run tech for Praise Band rehearsal on Tuesday evenings
  • Review worship video weekly to maintain quality
  • Participate in weekly worship design meeting.
  • Position reports to Music Director and Senior Pastor.
  • Willing to abide by our congregation’s statement of affirmation and inclusion of all people, including the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Preliminary set up and design work required will be paid at hourly rate beyond the contracted 6-8 hours per week.

Systems Specifications

  • Current set up is 12 mics and 3 cameras.
  • Software includes vMix, Proclaim, Canva, and GoogleDocs
  • Projection is two projectors, one screen. Church would like to replace these with flatscreen monitors

Compensation

Primary responsibilities would require an estimated 6-8 hours per week, at a range from $30 – $45 per hour. For extra services and hours requested during Easter and Christmas, contractor will be paid at agreed upon hourly rate.

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