Music at LCPC is diverse, in response to our varied worship styles. The full range of diverse new and classic music is emplolyed. The progressive Gathering service features modern songs, and gospel style selections, with different music styles on select Sundays. Diverse resources are used for singing at all services. A variety of unique sources are used. At our blended service, some music is from the Presbyterian Hymnal, which was developed using inclusive language and sensitive to the diverse nature of the church. We include hymns and songs from the gospel, spiritual, evangelical, Reformed, and diverse ethnic traditions.
Lyndhurst Community Presbyterian Church
Come experience the wide range of quality music at LCPC!
Gathering Singers. This group is made up of members of the Worship Team who lead the 9:00 a.m. worship service. The group specializes in the more contemporary and modern songs as well as folk, rock, gospel & spiritual selections. On occasion the Gathering Singers lead Gospelfests, and go to our inner-city partner, North Church and provide music with them. The Gathering service features cool music that brings a jazz/gospel style sound to this upbeat and uplifting service. We are always looking for instrumentalists to join us. Please come experience "The Gathering" and join us some fall, winter or spring sunday morning!
Chancel Choir. The Chancel Choir is made up of members both young and old who share a love of singing music of all styles that enhance our worship service and inspire the gathered congregation. The Women's Chorus, the Men's Chorus, trained soloists and fine instrumentalists join this group. The choir rehearses weekly, presents special music programs, and on occasion combines with the Gathering Singers. There are additional singers who join the Choir for festival occasions. Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Choir Room and Sunday mornings at 10:15 a.m. Please come join!
Celebration Bells. An Adult Bell Choir which plays 4 octaves of Schulmerich handbells. This group meets weekly and presents bell music in the worship service periodically. The bells play many styles of music and are also used as accompaniment to the vocal choirs and in processionals.
Children's Choir. Children and youth, ages 5 to 12, are involved in this singing group which presents interesting and lively music in the worship services with a clear role in leading worship. Rehearses Sunday mornings, as announced, in the Choir Room. Contact Chris for more info.
Joy Ringers. A bell choir for children and youth that plays periodically in worship. Childrens' bells are specialy designed for kids, complete with push buttons. Kids rehearse Sunday mornings, as announced, in the Choir Room. Alternates with the Children's Choir as scheduled.
Summer 2011 features different music styles each week! Come check it out!
Enrichment of our service music comes from some of the classical music, new hymns and songs, as well as mdoern and contemporary music from a variety of gospel, choral and other sources, including the Iona and Taize Communities and Maranatha music collections. Evening GospelFest and Taize services are scheduled different times during the year.
LCPC encourages the development of the musical and artistic talent of all members, children, youth and adults alike. Please consider joining the area(s) of your musical interest :
C selected congregational songs & special music are listed
May 29th "Remembrance" Theme (Memorial Sunday & baptism)
June 5th "Beloved Hymns"
June 12th "Songs of the Spirit" (Pentecost theme)
June 19th Celtic we heard "River Dance" songs
June 26th Rogers & Hammerstein Musicals we sang: "Climb Every
(we welcome guest Soprano Debbie Akers) Mountain"
July 3rd Patriotic Theme we focused on 3 great composers
(including Irvine Berlin)
July 10th Youth / Rock we sang: "Fly Like An Eagle" ala Seal
July 17th Gospel we sang: "Sign Me Up"
we heard: "Total Praise"
July 24th Ancient (Music from 1000 years ago or more)
July 31st Inspirational Theme
(we welcome guest guitarist Chris Voelker)
August 7th Folk we sang: "If I Had A Hammer" we heard: "Peace Train" August 14th Country we heard: "Jesus, Take the Wheel" we sang: "I Saw the Light" August 21st Caribbean we sang: "One Love" Bob Marley "Calypso Kum Bah Yah" August 28th Modern Musicals September 4th World Music
September 11th Peace Theme 9/11 special service
November 13th Jazz
Please join us!
Note that all Sundays' styles are subject to change! On Sept. 18th our 9 am & 11 am worship times return.
