Become Our Organist!
To Inquire, Contact:
Chris Jordan, Bishop’s Committee
Chris_jordan@me.com
(509) 844-7777 (text is OK)
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church - in the heart of Spokane, Washington - is seeking a musician (organist) for our Sunday services, weekly at 9:30 am, and for high holy days such as Holy Week and Christmas Eve!
This is a paid position, and we are currently accepting inquiries. Denominational membership is not required. We will consider pianists interested in transitioning to organ. We also have a fantastic backup organist who is able to fill in as needed, providing convenient flexibility for our regular musician. She is also able to help train a pianist on our organ.
Our worship services follow the liturgies of the Book of Common Prayer (Rite II) and our hymns are mostly selected from the Hymnal 1982, to be readily singable. The bishop of our diocese recently remarked upon a visit to St. Andrew’s that, “One thing I note every time I go there is that people are not afraid to sing, it is nice to hear a congregation lifting their voices in song!”
Worship at St. Andrew’s lasts approximately 1 hour, with optional coffee hour. There are typically four congregational hymns and two short service music pieces (Gloria and Sanctus). Prelude, postlude, and music during Communion are also desired. Hymns are currently selected by our Liturgy Committee; we are open to dialog on music selection. We do not have a choir but enjoy wide participation from congregational singing. Interested musicians may be invited to play on a temporary paid trial basis to determine mutual fit. Ability to reliably play on most Sunday mornings is required. St. Andrew’s is a warm, welcoming, inclusive Christian community. Learn more about our worship service, beliefs, and community outreach here. This is a part time position. Compensation is subject to agreement and is expected to be approximately $100 per service or $6,000 yearly, including any legally required benefits such as paid family leave and worker’s compensation insurance.
St. Andrew’s on a typical Sunday morning. We are a relatively small but active and growing congregation with a joyful mix of young families, children, and longtime congregants who have lived in the neighborhood and attended St. Andrew’s for many decades. Our membership and attendance both increased by approximately 20% in 2025.
We were blessed by the longtime ministry of our organist, Jerry Perrine! We are looking forward to finding a new musician to carry on the wonderful timeless worship at St. Andrew’s, which one congregant described as “the most beautiful way to spend time!”