All of God’s children should have the opportunity to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Every attempt is made to involve as many persons as are interested in the music ministry of our church. Those who are not able to commit the time and energy to weekly rehearsals are invited to share once in a while, whether vocally or instrumentally. A list is maintained of musicians whom we contact for special music, such as brass for Thanksgiving, or woodwinds for Lent. We also have liturgical dancers and others who lead liturgical movement. Music is planned to coordinate with the message of the season, so that our worship experience may be made richer through word and song. We hope all will feel uplifted by the music. Please let us know of your musical talents.
Our Summer Choir is open to all ages with no rehearsals involved. Easy, familiar or sight-readable music is chosen so that interested persons may come forward at the time of the morning anthem and just sing! We also have several permanent ensembles made up mostly from the choir such as: Psalter Shakers, Creation Singers, Mission Aires, and an a cappella quartet.
Our children love ringing the choir chimes. At this time we have a group from kindergarten through grade 6 called the Cherub Chimers, which plays from time to time in church. It is not necessary for the younger children to be able to read music. All are welcome to this group which is directed by Katie Reed.
Our junior choir, called “Faith Village Voices” directed by Amy Perry, comprised of children in grades 1 – 5, sings on the second Sunday of most months. At this time formation of an intermediate choir for youth in grades 4 – 8 is under active consideration.
An instrumental ensemble of students in grades 7- 9 performed at a festival service. We are hoping that this ensemble can be enlarged and made permanent.
Our church presents a series of free ½ hour noonday concerts in Advent and Lent. The series features vocalists, instrumentalists, and dancers, in addition to concert use of our three manual pipe organ.
Our Chancel Choir participates in joint ecumenical services and concerts with First Baptist Church, Shelburne United Methodist Church, College Street Congregational Church, and other churches in the community.
We are happy to present to the community touring choirs when they become available.
How to Get Involved
Our musicians strongly support Sunday worship services with a wide variety of musical styles, ranging from classical to contemporary, solo to choir, and band to bells. If you are interested in being part of our ministry through music, please contact the church office at 862-1151.