The author of Ephesians reminds us to “speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs” and to “sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

At the United Church of Christ, Congregational, we celebrate the many musical gifts brought to the church by our staff and by members of our congregation. Whether it’s a dixieland performance of When the Saints go Marching In or a stirring rendition of Vivaldi’s Gloria by our Chancel Choir, a driving version of If We Are the Body by the Gathering Band, the dulcet tones of the Alleluia Ringers, or a hymn being sung by the whole congregation, music adds to every worship service.

If you are interested in participating in the musical ministries of the United Church of Christ, Congregational, we invite you to look at the array of opportunities listed below and contact our Director of Music, Jim Kiser.

Chancel Choir

The chancel choir is open to any adult who enjoys singing. The choir performs a wide array of music – from medieval hymns to contemporary Christian songs – at the 10:30 Sanctuary worship in the fall, winter, and spring. Rehearsals are held on Sunday mornings from 9:15 to 10:15 in either the Sanctuary or the Chapel.

Alleluia Ringers

The Alleluia Ringers bell choir is open to anyone who enjoys music. They perform monthly in the 10:30 Sanctuary worship in the fall, winter, and spring. Rehearsals are held at the church from 6:30 to 7:30 on Wednesday evenings.

The Gathering Band

The Gathering Band plays for the contemporary worship service at the United Church of Christ, Congregational: The Gathering. They play a wide variety of contemporary Christian music.

Special Music

The United Church of Christ, Congregational appreciates the many musical gifts brought to the church by members of our congregation. Anyone who sings or plays an instrument is invited and encouraged to participate in the many musical offerings at the church, from performing with the Chancel Choir or Alleluia Ringers to providing special music in the 10:30 Sanctuary worship service during the summer months when other groups are on break.

Cherub Choir

The cherub choir is for children ages 3 – the 1st grade. They sing several times throughout the year, including our annual Christmas Program. They sing songs that are very easy to learn and fun to sing. The cherub choir meets on Sunday mornings before F.I.S.H.

Kids 4 Christ

The Kids 4 Christ Choir is for youth who are in grades 2-5. They sing a couple times a year, including our annual Christmas Program. The Kids 4 Christ choir sings slightly longer songs, but songs that are also fun to sing. The Kids 4 Christ choir meets on Sunday mornings before F.I.S.H.