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Open Position – Accompanist/Organist (part-time)

Accompanist/Organist (part-time) – Milwaukie Presbyterian Church

Milwaukie Presbyterian Church is an open and inclusive congregation guided by faith in Christ.

Music is a vital part of our creative and vibrant worship. Our congregation includes people of diverse experiences and tastes. We seek a musician who has demonstrated experience accompanying choirs and congregations on piano and organ.

Our music department features:

  • Choir
  • Grand piano
  • Pipe organ
  • Hand bell set

Additional skills include:

  • Facility on the organ and piano, experience accompanying soloist, choirs, and congregations.
  • Knowledge of various music styles in worship
  • An ability to relate well to all ages.
  • Availability to work at one Sunday morning service and Wednesday choir rehearsals.
  • Flexibility to work Christmas Eve, Holy Week, Easter, and special events.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.

The salary for this position is approximately $827

For more information and an application, please contact personnel@milwaukiepres.org or stop by the office of Milwaukie Presbyterian Church at 2416 SE Lake Road, Milwaukie, OR 97222. Priority will be given to applications received by February 24th.

Please provide a resume along with your application.

Organist Accompanist Ad (Word document)

MPC Application (Word document)

The Eat Pray Love book group

The Eat Pray Love book group is reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot for its discussion on Apr. 22, at 7 p.m. Those planning to attend should RSVP to Heather Decker at 503-786-2886.

February 2012 Newsletter

February 2012 Newsletter

Festavos Auction Sun., Feb. 26th, save the date

Save the date! Bring a friend! You are cordially invited to Milwaukie Presbyterian Church’s Annual Festavos Auction, Sunday, February 26th 4-8 PM at MPC. Good Food, Good Friends, Great Causes!

Personnel Committee meets at noon

Personnel Committee meets at noon on Sun., Jan. 29 in Pastor Katie Pate’s office.

Spiritual Formation Sunday

Spiritual Formation Sunday, first in a monthly series, is Sun., Jan. 29, 11:15 a.m. during Adult Christian Education in Schmidt Hall. Opportunities to explore spiritual practices for action and contemplation.

Winter Weather Plan

Please do not risk life and limb to come to church! As a general rule, if Tri-Met buses are running on snow routes in Milwaukie, we will cancel worship services.

Chili Cookoff & Bingo Night is Sun., Jan. 29

Chili Cookoff & Bingo Night is Sun., Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. Share your favorite chili recipe, have it judged by the distinguished Youth Group Taster Panel, and stay to play bingo for prizes.  This event is open to all church members and is a fundraiser for our 2012 Youth Mission Projects.

Confirmation Class begins Sun., Jan. 22

Confirmation Class begins Sun., Jan. 22, 6 p.m. Do you ever think, “What does it mean to be a Christian?” Do you ever wonder what Presbyterian really means? Come enjoy a potluck dinner and hear answers to these questions and more.  This class is open to all youth who in the 8th grade or older.

The Eat Pray Love book group

The Eat Pray Love book group will discuss I Want to be Left Behind by Brenda Peterson at its next meeting on Sun., Jan. 22, 7 p.m. RSVP to hosts David & Cynthia DeVore, 503.653.5886.