St. Mary’s

Sunday Worship 9:30 am

Welcome to St. Mary’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church

Whoever you are and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome here. We strive to be God’s beloved community where all are heard, seen and valued just as they are. We fall short and are human, and we live into that too. We welcome people of all ethnic backgrounds, political persuasions, abilities, faith backgrounds, and housing statuses. We welcome those working on sobriety, those in recovery and those not working on sobriety or in recovery. We believe that God created each of us beautifully and wonderfully and we hope to share that love with each person.

St. Mary’s is an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming church.

Currently Seeking PT Musician

St. Mary’s-in-the-Valley is seeking a skilled and reliable church musician to lead and support music during worship services. The ideal candidate will play the guitar, piano, fiddle, flute, keyboard or any instrument with confidence, accuracy, and sensitivity to the spirit of the liturgy, and will collaborate effectively with clergy and volunteers. We are a small, welcoming congregation with a deep love for music, liturgy, and community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide music for weekly Sunday worship at 9:30am (prelude, hymns, service music, postlude).

• Lead and accompany congregational singing with confidence and appropriate tempo.

• Play both melody and harmony (i.e., both hands) accurately and with appropriate dynamics.

• Coordinate hymn selection with the vicar and worship volunteers in advance of services.

• Arrive punctually and prepared for each service.

• Participate in and provide music for additional liturgical services (e.g., Christmas Eve, Holy Week, funerals, weddings) as requested and scheduled in advance.

Expectations and Professional Conduct

• Maintain consistent communication with the vicar and lay worship leaders.

• Be dependable and responsive to emails, texts, and scheduling needs.

• Demonstrate musical preparation through regular personal practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience playing in liturgical church settings, preferably Episcopal or similar traditions.

• Ability to adapt to the flow of a worship service and respond musically in real time.

Compensation

• $75–$125 per Sunday service, depending on experience and ability.

• This is a part-time, contractor role. No benefits or paid vacation.

To Apply

Please submit:

• A resume detailing musical and church experience

• A brief cover letter

• A video or audio clip of yourself playing and, if possible, singing a hymn or worship piece

Send materials to the Rev. Hannah Wilder: vicar@stmarysramona.org

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2025

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What we believe

We believe Jesus lived and died and rose again to show us the way to abundant life in the here and now. We believe God calls us to love one another and to love our neighbors as ourselves. We believe we are here to help each other out and to be Christ for one another. We believe God’s love extends to all God’s children. We believe the sacraments make use of every day things such as bread, wine, and water, to help tell the story of God’s love within all that exists. We believe the liturgy, the weekly service, gives us an opportunity to experience God’s presence with us. We believe we have more to learn about God, and we open ourselves to that growth. We believe everyone is welcome at St. Mary’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church!