Article by Bonnie Hardy, page 1

News from around the Parish, page 2

What does it mean to be a member of First Church, page 4

Countdown to Zero, page 5

Witness for Justice, page 5

Let go of the past, page 6

Financial questions to the Congregation, page 7

August B-Days, August Coffee Hour, & Calendar, page 8
08 10 Gabriel’s Horn

• an accomplished organist, choral director and pianist,
• a musician familiar with a variety of musical styles and comfortable with exploring diverse cultural musical traditions (from popular to traditional),
• able to spiritually lead the congregation in the musical aspect of worship,
• able to work with children, youth (to help establish a band) and adults who have a wide range of talent,
• able to guide our congregation in appreciating and melding diverse musical traditions,
• and who will work with the ministerial staff to grow church membership through opening the music program to our neighboring community.

Currently, we worship at First Trinity Lutheran Church (501 4th St NW, Washington, DC) at 1:00 pm Sundays. The choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:30pm-9:00pm (September – June) and Sundays at 12:15pm (September – July). The music director is expected to meet regularly with the ministerial staff and to participate in Worship Commission meetings monthly. Salary range is $15,000 – $20,000. The approximate time commitment is between 10 – 15 hours/week. Applications accepted up to September 15, 2010.

First Congregational UCC is a Just Peace, Open and Affirming, Multiracial/Multicultural Church. Please e-mail cover letter & resume to: MusicDirectorSearch@comcast.net