Music at Our Redeemer’s

Each Sunday, a band of about four to seven individuals leads Informal Worship under the direction of Pastor Gretchen Mertes. The weekly ensemble is pooled from a larger collection of regular musicians in the congregation, each participating an average of two to three Sundays a month and rehearsing on Thursday evenings. The group enjoys working together to make music that enriches the worship experience for the congregation.

The ensemble musicians mostly play percussion, bass, guitar and piano as well as singing. If you have any these skills or if you play something different—strings, brass, woodwinds, harp, banjo or any other instrument—we eagerly invite you to come sing and play. To find out about getting involved, please contact Gretchen.

Our Adult Choir sings a wide variety of music, choosing songs that complement the themes in worship each Sunday. The group rehearses Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday mornings from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. The choir is a caring group of people who enjoy singing, laughter and each other’s company. New members are always welcome! Contact Karen Lee, our choir director, to get involved.

The Youth Choir, formerly known as the Middle School Choir, is for girls and guys in 6th grade through high school.  We have a great time singing, as well as learning how to play hand bells.  The Youth Choir is directed by Karen Lee and the group sings or plays every couple of months at church.

The Junior Choir is for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Kids have fun singing a range of songs, and rehearsals always end with a treat! The Junior Choir sings during church services about once each month. Please contact  Karen Lee, to learn about joining the Junior Choir.

Want to contribute your musical ability once in a while? Talk to Karen about offering special music on a particular Sunday. From soloists to small ensembles, your musical gift is a welcome treat at all worship services.

For special events during the church year, people of all ages are invited to bring their instruments and be part of the orchestra, or they can play (or learn to play) hand bells. Under the direction of Karen Lee, the hand bell ensemble and orchestra rehearse in preparation for Christmas Eve and Easter performances. These groups add a special touch to the worship experience during these festive seasons. To learn more, contact Karen.

Once a year, individuals from the entire congregation go out together to visit our homebound members and sing Christmas carols. All ages and singing abilities are encouraged to take part in this joyful, community-building experience. To learn more, contact Karen.