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Our Saviour, West Columbia : Part-Time Organist

Posted (9/30/2025)

Our Saviour Lutheran Church in West Columbia, SC, is seeking an organist to begin work in January 2026.  The applicant must be accomplished in playing a pipe organ and other keyboard instruments.  The church has a small 1974 Zimmer two-manual pipe organ.  An electronic keyboard (Clavinova) is also available for occasional services in the Chapel or Fellowship Hall.  The applicant should be acquainted with the liturgy and hymns of the Lutheran Church and must be able to provide organ accompaniment for the liturgy, hymns, and choir anthems, as well as preludes and postludes, at each Sunday Service and at special services during Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas.  If schedule allows, the organist should also be available to play for funerals and weddings at the church.

The church has one service each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.  It is a traditional service using Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW).  Average Sunday-morning attendance is 40.

We are offering to pay $250 per week for this position.

Please contact the church at 803-794-8180 or email the pastor at pastorjoannagragg@gmail.com.

(12/31/2025)

Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church – Indian Land, SC : Part-Time Director of Music

Posted (9/3/2025)

Pleasant Hill UMC is seeking a Director of Music to lead our music ministries.

This part-time position includes directing our Chancel Choir, leading our Contemporary Praise Band, and collaborating in planning meaningful worship experiences.

We offer two Sunday worship services:
8:45 AM Contemporary Worship (Praise Band-led)
11:00 AM Traditional Worship (Chancel Choir-led)
The ideal candidate will:

• Be proficient on piano and/or keyboard (organ also available)
• Lead both traditional and contemporary worship music
• Direct rehearsals for choir and band
• Collaborate with pastor and worship team
• Be organized, creative, and Christ-centered

Join a supportive congregation that values the power of music in worship and community life.

To apply or learn more, contact:

admin@pleasanthillmethodist.org

Call: 803-548-4922

(11/1/2025)

Mt. Horeb, Chapin: Part-Time Outreach Coordinator

Posted (8/5/2025)

Are you a creative communicator with a heart for community and a passion for sharing stories that matter? Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church in Chapin, SC, is looking for a dynamic part-time Outreach Coordinator to help us connect, inspire, and grow.

In this highly collaborative and meaningful role, you’ll lead our church’s presence both online and in the community by managing social media, crafting newsletters and emails, updating the website, and designing graphics and print materials. You’ll also shoot and edit videos that capture the life of our church, highlight ministries in action, and share powerful stories of faith and impact.

If you love design, writing, photography, social media, and storytelling, and want to use your gifts to build bridges between the church and our community, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to frontdesk@mthoreb.net.

(10/2025)