Choirs & Ensembles

Through instrument and song, the Music Ministry of Christ Presbyterian Church welcomes the community, inspires worship, and nurtures spiritual growth as we celebrate and glorify Creator God, Redeeming Savior, and Holy Spirit.

Artful worship in Music Ministry is a long-standing tradition at Christ Presbyterian Church. In addition to traditional choral and handbell music, we place a special emphasis on congregational singing and desire all to participate. If you have musical gifts that you would like to share by participating in Christ Presbyterian’s Music Ministry, please read about each ensemble below.

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir is an accomplished mixed choral ensemble that sings for the weekly 10:30 AM worship service, as well as for other special presentations of major works. Weekly rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. The Chancel Choir is open to all singers. Please contact Dr. Britt Cooper for more information.

Chancel Choir and friends of Christ Presbyterian are traveling to France in July 2024! Please see Heather Cooper for more information.

Anthem: God is Gone Up, Gerald Finzi

Anthem: This Joyful Eastertide, William Harris

Anthem: Beautiful Savior, F. Melius Christiansen

Anthem: Sing, My Tongue the Glorious Battle, Pange Lingua chant

Anthem: What Wondrous Love, Parker/Shaw

Christ Church Ringers

The Christ Church Ringers are a handbell ensemble with weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays at 11:15 AM. The Ringers perform monthly during the 10:30 AM worship service. Please contact Heather Cooper for more information.

Handbell Festival November 5, 2022 led by Cathy Moklebust

Voluntary: Sometimes a Light Surprises, Brenda Austin

Voluntary: A Festive Peal, Karen Thompson

Voluntary: Beach Spring, Linda Lamb

Voluntary: Be Thou My Vision, Karen Thompson

Christ Church Children’s Choir

The Christ Church Children’s Choir consists of treble singers from 1st through 7th grades with rehearsals on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. The Children’s Choir sings once a month during the 10:30 worship service. Please contact Heather Cooper for more information.

Glory to God Hymn 585

Anthem: All Things Bright and Beautiful arr Anna Laura Page

Anthem: Kol Han’shamah (Psalm 150) Robert Applebaum

Anthem: The Lamb Elaine Hagenberg

Congregational Hymns (Presbyterian Glory to God Hymnal)

Hymn 251 “Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia” (MFURAHINI, ALELUYA)

Hymn 260 “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus” (HYFRYDOL)

Hymn 270 “O Lord, You Are My God and King” (JERUSALEM)

Hymn 295 “Go to the World” (SINE NOMINE)

Hymn 669 “Let’s Sing Unto the Lord” (CANTEMOS AL SENOR)

Organ Voluntaries (Schantz 4 manual, 72 rank, 1952/2008)