Worship and Music
Music Ministry
Music Ministry at Immanuel Church exists to glorify God. Music provides a powerful means for people to express praise, thanksgiving, prayer and adoration to God. All music ministries at Immanuel Church endeavor to support inspiring worship that points all people to the transforming presence of Christ.
Chancel Choir
Chancel Choir is the core music ensemble of our traditional worship ministry, leading and supporting congregational singing and worship. With 50 active singers, the Chancel Choir offers a variety of traditional worship music styles weekly, for both the 9:00 am and 11:00 am Sanctuary services. The Chancel Choir is open to all singers of any musical background or experience, without audition.
Rehearsals: Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm in the Choir Room.
Praise Band
Praise Band is the core music ensemble for our 10:15 am Wesley Hall Contemporary service, leading and supporting congregational singing and worship. Contact Tim Ferguson. Contemporary Worship Leader, for more information!
Rehearsals: Sundays, 8:00 am in Wesley Hall.
Immanuel Orchestra
Immanuel Orchestra is open to both youth and adults who play orchestral instruments and presents in worship approximately once monthly and on special occasions.
Immanuel Brass plays approximately one Sunday each month in worship.
Rehearsals: The Monday prior to Sunday worship participation, 7:15 – 8:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
Chancel Bells and Ringers
Chancel Bells and Immanuel Ringers are our Handbell Ensembles that ring in worship once monthly. New members are admitted as positions become available. Both ensembles ring 5 octaves of Malmark handbells and 5 octaves of chimes.
Rehearsals:
- Chancel Bells, Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary
- Immanuel Ringers, Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Men's Ensemble
Men’s Ensemble is a four-part men’s chorus that offers music in worship, once monthly. This ensemble sings a wide range of worship music styles. All men are welcome, without audition.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 6 – 7 pm in the Sanctuary.
Evangel
Evangel (Women’s Ensemble) is a 3-part women’s chorale offering music in worship every 6-8 weeks. This ensemble sings a variety of styles of worship music, including spirituals, gospel music, and classic chorale arrangements.
Rehearsals: Sundays, 10:20 – 10:45 am in the Choir Room
