Music

The singing of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs is a vital and ancient form of prayer. Singing engages the whole person, and helps to unite the body of Christ in common worship. The congregation itself is the church’s primary choir; the purpose of rehearsed choirs and other musicians is to lead and support the congregation in the singing of prayer. Special songs, anthems, and instrumental music may also serve to interpret the Word and enhance the congregation’s prayer. Furthermore, many of the elements of the service of worship may be sung. Music in worship is always to be an offering to God, not merely an artistic display, source of entertainment, or cover for silence.

—PC(USA) Book of Order, W-2.0202 Prayerful Participation

For millennia the people of God have sung psalms as praise and prayer to God. Early Christians continued to sing, pray, and study the psalms, interpreting them in the light of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Singing psalms remains an important part of the Reformed heritage. To the psalms the Church has added other hymns, canticles, and spiritual songs. Through the ages and from varied cultures, the Church has developed many other forms of congregational song, accompanied by a great array of instruments. We draw from this rich repertoire in the Service for the Lord’s Day, singing glory to God.

—PC(USA) Book of Order, W-3.0203 Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choir

Instrumentalists

We welcome instrumentalists as accompanists, members of ensembles, and soloists. For more information, please contact Director of Music Dr. Bryan Stenson.

Organ

The tracker pipe organ was installed 1992 by Taylor & Boody Organbuilders. You can read more about it on their website here.