Music Department Mission

We serve as ministers of music by enhancing worship with the message of our music. We glorify God with the talent God has richly given to us to share.

Job Opening: Director of our Young Children's choir, Joyful Noise!
Resposibilities include Sunday morning rehearsals throughout the school year and worship service performances 5-6 times per year. Position open until filled. Read the job description for more information.

Staff

Kristin Link, Director of Music
Bill Ferguson, Organist
Noel Tebo, Sanctuary Sound Coordinator

Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir is at the foundation of the music ministries of First Congregational Church. We provide anthems and service music in Sunday services three times a month during the fall, winter and spring. We also present special seasonal worship music as well as two major programs each year. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the choir room. Directed by Kristin Link, the Chancel Choir is open to all adults and youth grades 9 and up. Ability to read music is not required. Our rehearsals are fast-paced and filled with laughter, prayer, and hard work. It's exhilarating! If you would like to join the choir, please contact Kristin@firstccsj.org.

Youth Choirs
Our church has two choirs for youth. Joyful Noise is conducted by Mary Dakin and is open to all young singers ages 3 through 8. Songs are learned largely by rote and rehearsals include play, rhythm instruments, and basic ensemble etiquette. Blessings Choir, conducted by Kristin Link, is for singers in grades 3 through 8. Ability to read music is not required to participate in either choir. Membership in church is also not required. Both choirs rehearse on Sunday mornings at 11:30. High school singers are welcomed into the Chancel Choir, which meets Thursday nights at 7:30.

Bell Choirs
We are blessed with a wonderful 4-octave set of Schlumerich Bells and a 3-octave set of handchimes which are enthusiastically rung in worship 6-8 times per year. There are two bell choirs, both meeting on Monday evenings in the Sanctuary and conducted by Kristin Link. Genesis Ringers is for those new to bell ringing and meets from 7:00-8:15. Alleluia Ringers is for experienced ringers and meets from 7:45-9:00. Ability to read music is not required.

Soloists and Instrumentalists
There is a wealth of talent in our congregation and our members truly appreciate the opportunity to hear those individuals in service throughout the year. Special music is provided by individuals and small ensembles throughout the year, but is especially appreciated during the summer months when our regular music groups are on hiatus. If you would be interested in providing special music on a Sunday, please contact Kristin@firstccsj.org.

Sound Ministry
Want to get "plugged in" to ministry? Buttons, levers, and microphones await the stereo enthusiast who has excellent hearing. After a couple of short training sessions, the commitment involves occasional Sunday mornings or other special events. Contact Noel Tebo if you want to help us out.