In addition to worship, First Congregational United Church of Christ offers many opportunities to become involved in both the church community and the larger community in which we live.  This page will help you become better acquainted with the Music and Choir of our church.


Music and Choir
At First Congregational United Church of Christ we consider music to be an essential part of worship.  Our pipe organ, a Casavant that was installed in 1951, has been incorporated into the casework of the previous Hook and Hastings pipe organ that dates back to 1871.  The resulting mixture houses 3,100 pipes and fills our sanctuary with awe-inspiring sound.  On the fourth Sunday of each month we take a break from more traditional styles of music to welcome our jazz band complete with piano, trumpet, stand-up bass, and drums.  Throughout the year we offer special music and concerts to enhance our worship services.

Our choir heightens the spirit of both those who sing and those who hear them sing each Sunday.  All who wish to participate in the joy of joining voices in sacred song are welcome to become a member of our choir. There is no need to audition but only a dedication to learn and grow.  Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. before worship.

The members of at First Congregational United Church of Christ are people of different ages, education, races, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.  We hold varying theological beliefs and come from different socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.  We find strength in that diversity and view it as a way of understanding the inclusiveness of God's love.  We invite all who are seeking God's presence or wish to rededicate themselves to God's purpose to become part of our congregation.