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Music and Arts at FCC
Upcoming Events: ¨ Flower and Flame in concert at FCC, May 23rd at 7:30p FLOWER and FLAME will be returning to First Congregational Church for a concert on Friday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. This exciting and innovative string ensemble will again present the best of the classical repertoire in creative new ways. A freewill offering will be received at the door.
The Music and Arts Board is hard at work on our 2008-2009 ARTS SERIES. Be watching for details in the weeks to come! If you’d like to support the work of the Fine Arts Ministry, donations are welcomed and can be made through the church office. Copies of the Organ Dedication Recital CD are available as a thank you gift for those who make a donation—just ask! Organ Dedication Concert CD's Available! A limited number of recordings of the organ dedication concert are available as thank-you gifts to people who make a donation to support the ongoing work of our Arts Ministry. A suggested donation amount is $10 (or more!). CD’s are available in the Sacred Grounds Bookstore.
Music in worship at First Congregational Church is based and built on the premise that it exists to aid and enhance the worship of the congregation by bringing the worshipper's focus to God and Christ through the embodiment of biblical and seasonal themes. Its goal is never to entertain or be the center of attention, but to help inspire deeper faith and to motivate the worshipper to expand their commitment to lives of service in Christ's name. In this process a wide variety of musical styles and activities are used. We have a growing music program which is larger than it was ten years ago, but not as large as we hope it will be as the future unfolds. It includes: Chancel Choir: a mixed choir of adults and sometimes older youth; it provides worship leadership (hymns, service music, and anthems) at either the 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. worship almost every Sunday from September through May. Each year it is the core group for more challenging musical worship offerings in Advent and Holy Week/Easter. Rehearsals are each Wednesday evening for an hour-and-a-half, and on Sunday mornings for 30-45 minutes prior to worship. Potentiam Singers: a youth choir composed of middle and senior high youth. They sing in worship approximately once a month. It is under the direction of our organist/music associate, and meets each Wednesday evening for an hour. Teknon Singers: a singing group for older elementary youth grades three through six. They prepare a variety of literature and sing in worship about once a month. As an outreach activity every spring they provide a program at one of our Sioux Falls nursing homes. Rehearsals are every Wednesday for one hour. Spiritus Singers: a group for younger elementary youth grades kindergarten through second. They sing about once a month during worship services through April. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening for a half hour. Acabellas: a handbell choir of 3 octaves. They prepare a variety of music and contribute to the worship life of the congregation about once a month. Rehearsals are every Sunday evening for one hour. The group is under the direction of our organist/music associate. Anyone is welcome to join any of the above music groups at anytime. Join us in worshipping God through music!
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