Organist
NC Conference of The United Methodist Church, Gastonia, NC, United States
ORGANIST
First United Methodist Church, 190 E. Franklin Blvd, PO Box 218, Gastonia, NC 28053. www.fumcgastonia.org 704.864.4371; fax 704.864.2076
Part-time organist [15-20 hrs. week] for 1,500-member church in metro Charlotte area with a tradition of excellence in music ministry and mission to the community. Two Sunday morning services, weekly choir rehearsals, festival services, concerts, weddings/funerals. Accompany Chancel Choir, soloists and ensembles. Bachelor’s degree required (organ major preferred, graduate degree optional), with additional study in sacred music a plus. 5-7 years’ experience as an organist preferred. 73-rank, three manual Möller organ (1956/renovated 1997) and antiphonal organ in sanctuary; Cornell Zimmer organ (2006) in chapel. The applicant should demonstrate knowledge and commitment to traditional and contemporary music of the Church within a liturgical, United Methodist context. Come and join an outstanding ministry team. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to James C. Smith, Search Committee Chair, at beanman@vnet.net.
Applications must be received no later than April 30, 2026. Recordings/videos optional but encouraged.
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Part-time organist [15-20 hrs. week] for 1,500-member church in metro Charlotte area with a tradition of excellence in music ministry and mission to the community. Two Sunday morning services, weekly choir rehearsals, festival services, concerts, weddings/funerals. Accompany Chancel Choir, soloists and ensembles. Bachelor’s degree required (organ major preferred, graduate degree optional), with additional study in sacred music a plus. 5-7 years’ experience as an organist preferred. 73-rank, three manual Möller organ (1956/renovated 1997) and antiphonal organ in sanctuary; Cornell Zimmer organ (2006) in chapel. The applicant should demonstrate knowledge and commitment to traditional and contemporary music of the Church within a liturgical, United Methodist context. Come and join an outstanding ministry team. Salary commensurate with experience.
Please e-mail cover letter, resume and references to James C. Smith, Search Committee Chair, at beanman@vnet.net.
Applications must be received no later than April 30, 2026. Recordings/videos optional but encouraged.
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