Details of organists' posts currently being advertised in our are. Please refer to information on submissions to our Noticeboard as a guideline for submitting adverts for this page.


Several churches in the area are currently looking for organists; among those recently notified are the following - though it should be said that churches rarely tell us when a post has been filled, so some of this information may be out of date.   Those furthest down the list are the most recent!

St Peter's Church, Chorley     Organist and Choirmaster required.
Fine 2-manual mechanical action instrument by David Wood of Huddersfield, and a choir of limited vocal resources but considerable loyalty.   Annual celebrity recital is well-established, and there would be opportunity to put on other concerts and assist in the running of the United Anglican Church Choirs of Chorley.
10 a.m. Sunday Parish Eucharist, monthly sung Evensong, and sung services on Festivals and Holy Days.   Weekly choir practice (currently on Thursdays 6.15 to 7.15 p.m.).   Remuneration within RSCM guidelines, with five Sundays per annum allowed for holidays.   Fees for weddings and funerals are currently £50, and subject to review.
Apply to:  Revd. Lionel Atherton, St Peter's Vicarage, Harper's Lane, Chorley, Lancs  PR6 0HT

St Augustine’s Church, Tonge Moor, Bolton
Organist and choir trainer required. St Augustine’s is an Anglo-Catholic parish church with a good musical heritage, seeking to combine the best of modern and traditional hymnody. Sung Masses each Sunday and on major festivals; monthly Evensong and Benediction; weekly choir practice; Funerals & Weddings. Recently-installed Viscount Prestige 80 organ with English voicing. We have a small but willing and very loyal choir of sopranos and altos (the parish priest supplies bass).
For further details please contact: Fr Tony Davies, St Augustine’s Vicarage, Redthorpe Close, Bolton, Lancs BL2 2PQ. Tel: 01204 523899/07866 359864. sasa@davieses.co.uk

The Avenue Methodist Church, Sale

This church requires an organist for Sunday morning services 10.45am - 11.45am

The organ is a 2 manual Rushworth and Dreaper 1963 Electric Pipe Organ which is regularly serviced. There is also a conservatory grand piano available if required.  Other opportunities to play for weddings, funerals and choirs available for discussion.

Please apply to Martin Shelmerdine (Senior Steward) The Avenue Methodist Church, Wincham Road, Sale, Cheshire. M33 4PL   email m.shelmerdine@ntlworld.com.

Web site for further information avenuemethodistsale.org.uk