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Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ Seeks an Operations Manager

About the Position
Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is seeking to fill the position of Operations Manager. The Operations Manager reports to the Minister or in the absence of the Minister the Senior Associate, and manages church operations in concert with the institution's mission and values. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, maintain confidential information, and establish effective communication and productive relationships with church staff, vendors, members and boards of the congregation, and within the community. Must be highly proficient in using technology to produce work products, specifically Microsoft Office Suite software; have experience in office, personnel, property, and program management; and a basic understanding of financial management, property management, computer network principles, and the ability to coordinate the update and maintenance of the church’s technology set up. A complete position description may be obtained at www.peoplescongregationalchurch.org.

About Peoples Church
Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is a progressive Christian community located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington, D.C. At 115 years old, Peoples is a pillar of Washington’s religious community. The congregation, which is predominantly African American, mirrors in many ways the multicultural nature of the surrounding metropolitan area. The diversity of our members' spiritual and cultural origins sustains a robust fellowship and mission life at Peoples. The resulting exposure to different cultures and religious backgrounds creates a spirit of acceptance and requires openness to the knowledge, ideas and perspectives embodied in members' experiences. We believe that the test of our faith is the action we take and therefore seek to serve humanity through diversity in worship services, religious programming, and community outreach efforts. We are guided by the Holy Spirit, serve each other and the world, following the example of Jesus Christ, and accept the Bible as the standard for all Christian faith and belief. We are bound together as a community under the Covenant of Peoples Church and follow the spiritual leadership of our Senior Minister, A. Knighton Stanley. At Peoples Church we welcome everyone, without regard to gender, race, orientation, disability, or age.

Application process
Applications will be reviewed and evaluated as received and accepted until the position is filled. To be considered for the position, applications, including résumé and cover letter, must be submitted electronically in WORD or plain text format via e-mail to employment@peoplescongregationalchurch.org.

Applicants from outside the metropolitan Washington, DC area are invited to apply; however, relocation expenses will not be paid.

Job Details (word)
Job Details (pdf)

No telephone calls please.

Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Next Sunday is District of Columbia Day! Mayor Anthony Williams will be speaking at the 11:00 service. Members of the DC City Council, as well as other city officials, will be in attendance to help us celebrate Dr. Stanley’s work at Peoples Church.

Revival at Lincoln Congregational Temple United Church of Christ:
Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. of Riverside Church, New York City will preach a two-night revival July 11-12, 2006, 7 PM at Lincoln Congregational Temple UCC,1701 11th Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001. The Revival theme is “ONE LOVE.” Guests include choirs and pastors from Christ Congregational Church UCC, Plymouth Congregational Church, Metropolitan Community Church, Peoples Congregational UCC, Ebenezer Assemblies of God, Unity of Washington DC and Faith Temple. Rev. Cannon and Rev. George Walker will participate, and The Voices of Peoples will sing.

Diaconate-Friendship Day: Sunday August 13, 2006 is Diaconate-Friendship Day at Peoples Church for the 8:30 and 11:00 services. This is an excellent day for you to ask your relatives and friends to worship with us and help us celebrate this wonderful day.

Furniture for the Men’s Restroom We have a sponsor for new furniture in the women’s restroom. It will be given in loving memory of a deceased long time member. We need a sponsor for furniture in the men’s restroom. The cost is projected at $1,000. If you would like to sponsor this project in honor or in memory of a loved one, call Hope Tribble at 202.829.5511. The first request will be the one honored.

The Volunteer Express has arrived! Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is pleased to announce that the Church has responded to the expressed requests of our membership for a full volunteer program established to promote opportunities for its members and the community to use their gifts.
“The Bountiful Harvest,” the original work created by David Driskell, in honor of Dr. Stanley, may now be reserved. This original art work is a fundraising item in connection with the upcoming retirement of Dr. Stanley. Each work was printed by hand. The special offering price of $400 has been extended through May 21, 2006. After May 21, 2006, the cost of the print will be $500. Payment can be made by check (payable to Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ) or credit card (Master Card, Visa, or Discover). The work does not come framed. You may reserve a copy after both services today.

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Membership Data Update: Please complete your form today! The Membership Services Committee of the Board of Trustees needs every person in your family, from the youngest to the oldest, to complete the Member Information Form. Please provide the expanded information to help create a better system of communication with our members, such as the October 11th phone call and email from Dr. Stanley to those of you who have an updated phone number and/or email address on file. Drop completed forms in the box in the Elmes Center office or mail it to the attention of Mary Pitman, Peoples Church, 4704 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011.Thanks for your cooperation with this important project!!