The Adult Choir was formed soon after the parish began its life as a mission in 1972.  Starting with only a handful of singers, the group has grown and has assisted in leading worship in every space in which the congregation has met.  Its members come from many backgrounds and engage in a wide variety of work and studies, both inside and outside the home, but are joined by their love of music and desire to serve.

The Adult Choir is constantly expanding its musical horizons.  Recognizing that there is a wide range of musical taste in the Church today, the Adult Choir sings music from many countries and cultures in diverse styles from the past five centuries.

Who can join:

Anyone of high school age or older is welcome to join.  A desire to sing in the service of God and in the leadership of worship is the most important qualification, coupled with a willingness to make a commitment to this ministry.  Singers do not need to be able to read music—many in the Choir cannot!

When we meet:

The Adult Choir follows a school-year schedule, leading the service music and offering anthems from the Sunday after Labor Day through the middle of June.  Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings, from 7:45 to 9:45 p.m.  Any other special rehearsals are announced well in advance.  Rehearsals are not limited to the preparation of anthems and other music, but include time to work on vocal technique and musical skills and to share personal joys and concerns—and there is also a good deal of laughter.  On Sunday mornings, we meet in the Choir Loft at 9:00 a.m. to warm up and review music for the service that day.  In addition to Sunday mornings, the Choir sings on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Maundy Thursday.  On Easter, the Choir sings for services at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m., and enjoys a great brunch in between!  Other benefits of singing in the choir are reserved seats on Christmas and Easter, the warmest spot in the church during the winter months, and great fellowship activities (usually involving excellent food).

What we sing:

Within the past several years, the Adult Choir has offered anthems ranging from the rich sounds of Russian Orthodox liturgical music to the brilliance and enthusiasm of gospel, from the profundity of Bach to the powerful emotions of spirituals, and from the mysticism of Herbert Howells to the lyricism of John Rutter and David Ashley White.  The Adult Choir's ministry has been enhanced from time to time by instrumentalists playing flute, oboe, violin, cello, harp, trumpet, and cornets and sackbuts, and by sacred dance.  For more information on special musical services, the use of historically-informed performance practice and the Adult Choir's repertoire, please follow the link to More on Music.