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The United Nations General Assembly has declared September 21st to be the International Day of Peace; it is to be observed as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence. On the eve of this important day, we will offer our prayers for peace in a Taize-style worship on Tuesday, September 20th at 6 pm. There will be prayers, singing, reading, candle lighting and more. This is a low-technology service and will not be broadcast on YouTube, nor will it use overhead projectors – just old-fashioned hymn books and candle light.

We are delighted to welcome a new person to our ministry team. Cas is joining us as our Summer Student Resource Assistant. This July and August (2022), they will be working on a number of long-overdue projects, as well as some new projects and supporting the visiting staff from Camp Spirit who will be here at the end of August. Welcome Cas!

From August 22-26, 2022 Castlegar United Church is delighted to be hosting Camp Spirit, a week long United Church Day Camp. At Camp Spirit we value listening to and experiencing Sacred Stories, enjoying times of creativity and science, moving to music, sharing a meal together, and fostering community and friendships! Camp Spirit proudly nurtures an setting that welcomes the fullness of God’s diversity.

Registration is open now: https://www.campspirit.ca/summertime-camps.html

We are delighted to have received funding from Canada Summer Jobs to be able to hire a young person to gain work experience in a variety of skills this summer!

Resource Assistant / Summer Student
Castlegar United Church
Wage:
$18.20/hr

Reports To
The Resource Assistant will report to the church minister

Job Overview
This is an eight-week summer position commencing July 4, 2022 and ending August 28, 2022. The work week is 30 hours, Sunday to Thursday, at the church with some possible work from home. The desired duties and responsibilities of the Resource Assistant are listed below, but assignment of tasks will inevitably vary according to the talents and experience of the candidate selected for the position.

Responsibilities and Duties are:
• Updating the church membership data base
• Assisting with the church worship technology on Sunday mornings – overhead projector and power-point as well as YouTube operation.
• Working with the minister to develop worship resources such as slides, videos and other visual displays.
• Assisting the Camp Spirit children’s day camp team at the Castlegar United Church location.
• Organizing supplies and spaces for the Youth Group and Sunday School within the church building.
• Using social media and other communication tools to promote church activities and programs.
• Assisting in sorting church records to be sent to Regional Church Archives.
• Other duties as assigned by the Minister

Qualifications – Skills – Prerequisites
• Must have or be willing to submit a Criminal Record Check.
• 19+ is preferred
• Must have a solid working knowledge of MS Office or Open Office and PC computer use
• Knowledge of OBS Software and /or WordPress a bonus
• Must be organized and good at problem solving
• Must enjoy working with people of all ages
• Must qualify for the Canada Summer Jobs program

Application
Castlegar United Church encourages people of any ethnic, cultural or religious background, sexuality, gender identity, mobility challenge, and/or racial identity to apply. Please send a cover letter and resume to:
John Duckworth
Castlegar United Church
809 Merry Creek Rd, Castlegar, BC V1N 2P1
Or email office @ castlegarunited.ca