Welcome!

17824 Jefferson St.

PO Box 401

Union, IL 60180-0401

Secretary@stjunion.org

815-923-4203

At the pulpit:
Rev. Katherine Karch

Join us for service on
Sundays at 9:30am

Seeking a Church Secretary for St. John's UCC!

St. John’s United Church of Christ, Union, Illinois, is seeking a qualified candidate for Church Secretary.
We are an Open and Affirming congregation, and we welcome into the full life and ministry of the church
persons of every race, culture, gender and sexual orientation, gender identification, age, physical ability and

economic status.

Role and Responsibilities
The Secretary manages the records and communication with the Church Membership, Pastor, Church
Council Leaders, Financial Secretary, and those hired to do work on behalf of the church. The secretary

reports to the Pastor. For more information, on responsibilities, please review the job description below.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office, Google and basic website tools
Familiar with the operation of office equipment
Able to prioritize work assignments and work without supervision
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Friendly and professional demeanor
Commitment to confidentiality

Salary
$15.50 per hour, 5-8 hours per week
Contact
Please submit a resume and/or letter of interest to both Pastor Karch and Bernadette
Chvoy, bmhchvoy@gmail.com, revkarch@gmail.com by August 7, 2026
PO Box 401, Union, Illinois, 60180 (815) 923-4203

Church Secretary Job Description

UPCOMING EVENTS

Taco Tuesday!
Second Tuesday of the month
11:30 AM at Clasen's in Union, IL

Church Council Meetings
Second Tuesday of the month
5:30 PM at St. John's

NEWS & UPDATES
St. John's in Union Receives 5 for 5 Certificate
The Illinois Conference and the United Church of Christ presented a certificate to St. John's because we give to the following five offerings to help the vital ministries in the U.S. and around the world.

Our Church's Wider Mission (OCWM)
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)
Strengthen the Church (STC)
Neighbors in Need (NIN)
Christmas Fund (Veterans of the Cross)

God's Vision at Work

Inspiring worship, growing in our love for Jesus, and providing service and hospitality.

ILLINOIS CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST - FOX VALLEY ASSOCIATION

St. John is part of the Fox Valley Association of the Illinois Conference of the United Church of Christ.

The Fox Valley Association is 44 churches strong. It stretches from the western and northern suburbs of Chicago to the rolling hills of the Fox River Valley and down into the fastest growing communities in Chicago area. Its unique blend of city life, established suburbs, and growing communities bring people of all walks of life to the UCC congregations in its area. The churches in this association extend the invitation of “no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey – welcome in towns so established there is little room for diversity, and in towns so new they have practically sprouted up overnight, leaving people searching for places to share and grow their faith.

The Illinois Conference named Rev. Michelle Hughes to be the new Designated Associate Conference Minister for Fox Valley beginning April 1. Her duties include Church Transitions for Fox Valley and the Chicago Metro Area.

If you would like more Conference news please click here.