Sometimes looking back is not good, but in the case of the music contributions in our church, it is a great thing. We have so much to offer from the congregation as well as some community resources. The choir has grown and has added much enjoyment to our already creative worship experience. In fact, it could be said, there is never a dull moment in worship or in the preparation during the week. Sunday morning before worship is a bustle of musicians, whether it is the choir, Philip Westcott on saxophone, guitar, or encouraging and counting for the newly recruited handbell choir (see Mother's Day anthem on our Facebook page), Douglas Jones on guitar, Jullian Wanjama on sax, Nate Raboy on trombone, Elikem Nyamuame drumming, Sara Lieberman choosing a handbell, or Ann Garcia at the organ to play chimes to announce the beginning of worship. The choir warms up either by the piano or up at the organ and then settles in with the congregation to sing with them on the hymns. We are ready to assist in being leaders of worship along with the liturgist and the pastors, Becky and Kimberly. Never a dull moment exists because it is planfully different each week with all the components of the service supporting, leading and educating for our journey into the next week of living. It is a great opportunity to invite a friend to join you for this experience!

This summer our music will be on a smaller scale but equally varied and welcoming as we move into the chapel or library lounge. It is a great time to step in to share your talents in music to sing or play. The summer is a time to recreate and to experiment and to plan for the fall music program. We invite the children and youth to let us know if you are learning to play an instrument so we can have you be a part of music worship. Share with me that you have an instrument that you used to play but need some encouragement and coaching to restore using it, and I will gladly work with you. Vocal cords can also be restored by use. Try it. We will be resuming choir rehearsal in September so, perhaps, this might just be the time to be a part of this aspect of worship…never a dull moment! Ask our choir!

Sopranos: Cathy Ciganek, Kimberly Chastain, Becky Kindig, Sharon Landon, Marian Palmer

Altos: Ann Garcia, Bobbie Hickling, Sally Hunt, Sara Lieberman, Marilyn Myers, Judy Westcott

Tenors: David Berti, Lana Ogden, Cole Tornberg, Aaron Whitney

Basses: Bill Donohue, Shawn Landon, Ken Mebert, Elikem Nyamuame, Philip Westcott