Choir Archives - Westminster Presbyterian Church

Songs of Comfort

May 14, 2020 by Kate Brinkley

In this time of social isolation, we all need words and music to uplift and comfort. When we think of comforting songs, there are many that come to mind. The Westminster community is full of talented people. Some of them have sent us recordings of themselves performing music they find comforting. These selections are collected with love by our community of faith, for our community of faith. The photograph above was taken by Ron Evans, a Westminster member. While we cannot gather in person to raise our voices in song, we can sing, and we can share our music as we share this experience of isolation. We are not alone.

If you would like to submit a song to Songs of Comfort, please contact Megan, .

Spirit of the Living God

by Daniel Iverson

How Great Thou Art

Swedish Folk Melody

Whispering Hope

by Septimus Winner

Sicillienne

by Maria Theresia von Paradis

The Swan

by Camille Saint Saëns

Sonata in G minor: Largo

by Henry Eccles

Sonata no. 3: Largo

by J. S. Bach

In the Garden

by C. Austin Miles

I Will Come to You

By David Haas

Be Thou My Vision

arr. David Abramsky

In Deepest Night

By David Schwoebel

What a Friend

by Charles Converse

Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Psalm 23

By John Michael Talbot

Son of God, Whose Heart Is Peace

Maori hymn

God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me

by Richard Colligan

OCS 40th Anniversary

January 30, 2020 by Kate Brinkley

The 40th anniversary concert of Westminster’s Organ Concert Series features Zephyrus Early Music Vocal Ensemble, directed by Megan Sharp and organist Jonathan Schakel. This special anniversary concert, “Lutheran Choral Vespers” will include music by Praetorius, Scheidemann & Scheidt.

In prosperous North Germany during the Renaissance, afternoon vespers in Lutheran churches were occasions for lavish musical productions featuring choir and organ. In this concert, Zephyrus performs some of the finest 17th-century music written for vespers, with chants from Franz Eler’s Cantica sacra, elaborate choral works by Schütz and Praetorius, and organ music by Scheidemann and Scheidt.

Zephyrus is a non-profit vocal ensemble based in Charlottesville, that is dedicated to the performance of music from the medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and modern eras.

Lessons & Carols

December 3, 2019 by Kate Brinkley

Come enjoy a traditional service of Lessons & Carols led by the Choristers and Singers choirs. Readings and carols retell the story of Christ’s birth, with candlelit singing of Silent Night. Gather for a potluck meal and carol singing in fellowship hall afterward.

Advent & Christmas at Westminster!

November 26, 2019 by Kate Brinkley

Join us to prepare the way through Advent — and celebrate Christmas: from the Advent Workshop on the First Sunday of Advent, all the way to Christmas Eve with a child-friendly service at 5 p.m. and a traditional candlelit service at 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1
First Sunday of Advent
Worship at 11 a.m.
Advent Workshop, 9:45 to 10:40 a.m.

Wednesday, December 4
Fellowship on Tap, 5:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
Second Sunday of Advent Worship, 11 a.m.
Session Meeting, 12:30 p.m.
Christmas Kick-Back, 1 p.m.
Open Study Hours begin, 2 to 10 p.m., and run through December 16

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10
Tuesday Evening Study Group, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 15
Third Sunday of Advent Worship, 11 a.m.
All-Youth Brunch, 9:30 a.m. Common Grounds
Lessons & Carols, 5 p.m.
Come and enjoy a traditional service of Lessons and Carols led by the Choristers and Singers choirs. Readings and carols retell the story of Christ’s birth, with candlelit singing of Silent Night. Gather for a potluck meal and carol singing in Fellowship Hall afterward.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19
Christmas Eve Choir Rehearsal, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20
Youth Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m. Common Grounds

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22
Fourth Sunday of Advent Worship, 11 a.m.
No classes for adults, youth, or children.
Christmas Eve Choir Rehearsal, 9:30 a.m.
Caroling, 3 p.m. All are welcome to join in song and share carols with those in our congregation in need of Christmas cheer. Directions and song sheets available when we gather in fellowship hall.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24
Christmas Eve Worship, 5 p.m. This child-friendly service includes carols and candlelight.
Christmas Eve Worship, 8:30 p.m. Share the joy of the season in a communion service with carols and candlelight on this holiest of nights. Organ prelude begins at 8 p.m.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER, December 29
First Sunday of Christmas Worship, 11 a.m.
Guest preacher, Colleen Earp

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5
Epiphany of the Lord Worship, 11 a.m.
Pick up a star word to guide your spiritual practice this year!

Music at Westminster

September 11, 2019 by Megan Sharp

Choirs at Westminster are underway! Come, find a place of welcome in the choir. There are choirs for everyone from age five and up. If you are an instrumentalist, be sure to contact Megan Sharp, Director of Fine Arts, to find out ways to share your talents in worship.

Adult Choir: Rehearses on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 pm. This choir is open to all adults, including university students.

Singers: Rehearses on Sundays after 11:00 am worship from 12:15-1:15 pm. This choir is open to all youth 5^th grade and up, and adults who enjoy singing with youth.

Choristers: Rehearses on Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 pm with hang out time from 3:30-4:00. This choir is open to children grades k-4.

Minstrels: Volunteer to sing with church school classes, either weekly or in rotation with others.

For more information see the church website , email ">Megan Sharp, or call 434 963-4690.