A choir invitation—bring energy and joy to worship
Do you love to sing? We invite you to participate in the adult choir—there’s enough space for everyone. People of all levels of ability are encouraged to join. Questions? Reach out.
Wednesdays
March 8-April 12
7-8 p.m.
Lent-Easter choir rehearsal only.
This special choir will be rehearsing a variety of contemporary, gospel, and world music. Adult choir will continue on April 26.
Currently, masks are welcome but optional to sing in the choir. The covid task force is currently evaluating safety protocols, and will let us know when there's a change.
Wednesdays
March 8-April 12
7-8 p.m.
Lent-Easter choir rehearsal only.
This special choir will be rehearsing a variety of contemporary, gospel, and world music. Adult choir will continue on April 26.
Currently, masks are welcome but optional to sing in the choir. The covid task force is currently evaluating safety protocols, and will let us know when there's a change.
Do you play an instrument?
We’re preparing music and musicians for our future worship services. If you play an instrument, reach out to Pastor Arthur. All skill levels, ages, and instruments are welcome.
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We're looking for a Musician + Director of Ensembles.
Apply now.
These two positions are offered individually or in combination in accordance with the skill set of the applicant. Please be clear as to which position(s) interest you.
Musician 10-12 hours per week
The musician helps develop and lead the worship music ministry for worship services, in consultation with the pastor and other team members, in a way that is consistent with the mission, values, and theology of the church community, and as a thoughtful leader of congregational song as first priority.
Reports to senior pastor
Salary range: 12-14k
Director of Ensembles 5-7 hours per week
The director of ensembles helps develop and lead the worship music ministry for the church, in consultation with the pastor and other team members, in a way that is consistent with the mission, values, and theology of the church community.
Reports to senior pastor
Salary range: 8-10k
About Lake Nokomis Lutheran
We are called and transformed to create a world of abundance. We share a vision that there is “Enough for Everyone.” We’re invested in the community, and are part of the larger Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). As a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation, our LGBTQIA+ siblings are welcomed into our shared journey. Beyond our walls, we’re actively involved with efforts to address food insecurity, the lack of affordable housing, and ways to impact racial injustice. We share our building with two other congregations as part of an innovative building partnership called New Branches.
About our worship
One of the key priorities in our strategic plan is meaningful worship. This applicant should be interested in creating worship experiences that align with this vision.
Lake Nokomis Lutheran encourages applications from people of color, indigenous people, persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Submissions
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and link to recordings to Pastor Sara Spohr.
Please be clear as to which position(s) interest you.
Banner photo by Jesse Johnson, Director of Communications
Apply now.
These two positions are offered individually or in combination in accordance with the skill set of the applicant. Please be clear as to which position(s) interest you.
Musician 10-12 hours per week
The musician helps develop and lead the worship music ministry for worship services, in consultation with the pastor and other team members, in a way that is consistent with the mission, values, and theology of the church community, and as a thoughtful leader of congregational song as first priority.
- Lead congregational/liturgical singing with organ, piano, and/or other instruments in a range of styles (inc. traditional hymnody, folk, jazz, gospel, world music, etc.)
- Prepare and offer preludes, postludes, meditation music, etc. for worship. Be familiar with a variety of sung liturgies.
- Work with Pastor and Worship Planning Team to plan weekly worship.
- Assist with bulletin production - gather title/composer/lyric/copyright information for all music and acquire music digital graphic for print.
- Accompany Adult Choir and other ensembles for both rehearsals and worship.
- Recruit and nurture instrumentalists and singers of all ages and help them contribute to worship.
- Select and play appropriate music for weddings and funerals, as needed, in consultation with families and Pastor.
- Research and utilize creative resources to enhance the worship experience.
- Maintain personal, professional competence through regular music practice.
- Periodically enhance professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, conferences, private study, etc. as allowed by the budget and approval of the Worship Planning Team.
- Coordinate instrument maintenance with the building manager.
- Arrange for qualified substitute musicians when gone.
Reports to senior pastor
Salary range: 12-14k
Director of Ensembles 5-7 hours per week
The director of ensembles helps develop and lead the worship music ministry for the church, in consultation with the pastor and other team members, in a way that is consistent with the mission, values, and theology of the church community.
- Plan the music for and direct the Choir, Handbell Choir, and small groups to assist in leading worship.
- Lead rehearsals each week during the regular choir and handbell season.
- As needed, coordinate with the Musician regarding accompanying ensembles.
- Recruit musicians for ensembles and small groups.
- Periodically enhance professional and liturgical education through reading, workshops, conferences, private study, etc. as allowed by the budget and approval of the Worship Planning Team.
- Arrange for a qualified substitute director when gone.
Reports to senior pastor
Salary range: 8-10k
About Lake Nokomis Lutheran
We are called and transformed to create a world of abundance. We share a vision that there is “Enough for Everyone.” We’re invested in the community, and are part of the larger Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). As a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) congregation, our LGBTQIA+ siblings are welcomed into our shared journey. Beyond our walls, we’re actively involved with efforts to address food insecurity, the lack of affordable housing, and ways to impact racial injustice. We share our building with two other congregations as part of an innovative building partnership called New Branches.
About our worship
One of the key priorities in our strategic plan is meaningful worship. This applicant should be interested in creating worship experiences that align with this vision.
- Enhance and deepen sacred gatherings.
- Offer meaningful gatherings that are sacred, artistic, insightful and innovative. At the same time, maintain the important traditions that speak powerfully to the human experience. Connect the sacred to everyday life in accessible and meaningful ways.
- Create Sunday morning worship experiences with direct application to daily life.
- Create a worship planning team with lay participation.
- Commit to a long-range plan for worship themes, holiday celebrations, and coordination with the worship environment team.
- Make use of our abundant musical resources with specific attention to special music, children/youth opportunities, and regular use of instrumentation that enhances the worship experience.
- Commission a worship experimentation team that would develop and implement new ideas to deepen faith connections and energy.
- Be intentional about regularly trying new things in worship.
- Develop new ideas for telling the story and engaging in prayer.
- Keep an eye toward being accessible to both visitors and long-time members.
- Continue our Worship Environment team, empowering them to develop visual art and interactive projects that deepen and enhance our worship gatherings.
Lake Nokomis Lutheran encourages applications from people of color, indigenous people, persons with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Submissions
To apply, send cover letter, resume, and link to recordings to Pastor Sara Spohr.
Please be clear as to which position(s) interest you.
Banner photo by Jesse Johnson, Director of Communications