Vacant job

Jönköping Parish, Jönköping

About Us

Swedish Church Jönköping, in the Diocese of Växjö, is a dynamic and growing parish that reflects the city's development and changes. With an annual population growth of nearly 2,000 residents and a municipality that aims to reach 200,000 inhabitants in the long term, our parish is in constant motion. This development affects not only our residents but also business life, associations, and the role of the Christian church in the city.

We operate in a context where our ten churches are organized into three geographical parish areas, and we run preschools, family counseling, as well as counseling and diaconal clinics. We are present at the hospital, the university college, and within the prison service, constantly seeking new creative ways to be present where people live their lives. The funeral service is active in four operational areas.

"Sing to the Lord a new song."

In Ekhagskyrkan, music is a natural part of the church's life and community.

Ekhagskyrkan is located in a district where people of different ages and life situations meet. Here, there is a warm and welcoming parish community where the worship service, music, and personal meetings are at the center. The church is a natural meeting place for people seeking community, spiritual deepening, and context.

Music plays an important role in parish life. Through worship services, church ceremonies, choirs, and concerts, we want to create spaces for both worship, joy, comfort, and participation. We see music as a path to faith and community and as a bridge between the church and people in the local area.

Ekhagskyrkan is part of Jönköping Parish and collaborates with other churches and activities within the parish. Here, there are dedicated employees and volunteers who together want to develop the church's life for the future.

About the Call and the Assignment

As a Kantor (Church Musician) in Ekhagskyrkan, you will have a central role in developing and sustaining the parish's musical life.

• Here you will:
  • be responsible for and participate in worship services and church ceremonies
  • lead and develop choir activities for different ages; currently, there is a children's choir, a women's choir, and a church choir
  • inspire people to participate through music and song
  • contribute to creating worship services where music and liturgy interact in a lively way
  • plan and execute concerts and music events
  • collaborate with other employees and volunteers in the parish's work
  • help develop new meeting places where music becomes a natural path into the church's community

You will also serve at church ceremonies and may collaborate with other church musicians within Jönköping Parish.

Who We Are Looking For

You are a trained Kantor or have other education assessed as equivalent according to the requirements of the Swedish Church.

You have broad musical competence and feel at home in the Swedish Church's worship life.

You see music's potential to create community, convey faith, and build relationships.

You appreciate meeting people of different ages and life situations and want to help develop a musical life that is open, inclusive, and engaging.

As a Person

• you meet people with warmth and sensitivity
• you are creative and initiative-taking
• you enjoy collaborating and building relationships
• you have the ability to inspire and engage both volunteers and participants
• you work independently and structured but can also work as part of a team with other staff
• you want to contribute to a good work climate and a vibrant parish

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Conditions

Permanent employment.

The position is full-time.

Start date as agreed.

Contact

Martin Ahlqvist, Parish Priest

Tel. +46 36-31 35 13

[email protected]

Union Representatives

Johannes Friberg, Swedish Church Musicians' Association / Teachers' Union, tel. +46 470-70 48 69.

Apply Today!

Last day for applications August 15, 2026.