The music ministry of First Christian Church enriches our worship by providing passionate music of praise and devotion.  Anyone can participate and all musical skill-levels are welcome.  Contact Mark Miller, Director of Music Ministries, to get involved with Music Ministries.

Ensembles:

Sanctuary Choir

The Sanctuary Choir has a long history of distinguished service to the church through leading the singing each Sunday in traditional worship and presenting special music at festival services. Membership is open to all high school students and adults who love to sing. This group has a collective sense of community– musically and spiritually– that enables them to share God’s love with one another and with our congregation. Rehearsals are held September through May on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Handbell Choir

Handbells have been an active part of the music ministry of First Christian Church for over twenty years, using a complete set of sixty-one bells and handchimes. Rehearsals are held September through May on Wednesdays at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Handbell Quartet/ Handbell Ringers

This small handbell ensemble presents a wide range of challenging music written for English handbells, as well as, the centuries-old practice of change ringing on our set of Dutch Handbells. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays, at 5:45 -6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Torch Praise Team

This group of musicians has a love of contemporary Christian music that they share with the congregation, as they lead worship and share special music.  Contact Marcia Foster through the church office for more information.

EVERYONE is welcome to participate. Besides our numerous ensembles, individual vocalists and instrumentalists help lead worship as well.

Special Annual Events:

  • Praisefest is an outdoor event in the church parking lot featuring music by our Torch Praise Team. Ice cream and cookies are also served. This is usually held on a Sunday evening in early September.
  • Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, third Sunday of Advent, with music by the Sanctuary and Handbell Choirs and Torch Praise Team.
  • Festive celebration music with organ, choirs, bells and brass is always an integral part of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter worship at First Christian Church.

Musical Offerings

Special programs and concerts may be held throughout the year featuring guest musical ensembles and soloists. The excellent acoustics of our Sanctuary and Chapel offer a beautiful setting for ensembles such as Musica Antiqua Lincoln, Dulces Voces, Lincoln Organ Showcase, and various professional and college choirs and ensembles on tour. Check back from time to time to see schedules and performance information.