Music Groups
Contact: Kerstin Shaffer, Minister of Music
360-491-2052 | About Kerstin | Kerstin.Shaffer@stmarklacey.org
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the father through him.”
- Colossians 3:16-17 -
Here at St. Mark, music is a core piece of our worship and fellowship together. Music is the way we can together proclaim with joy the gifts given to us; with sorrow the laments we share; and with confidence the songs of hope for this world. Often times this music is part of our congregational singing, but we also have many different groups that use music to glorify God, lead the congregational song, and edify the believer. Anyone interested is invited to participate in our numerous music groups. For more information, call Kerstin at the church (491-2052) or email her at Kerstin.Shaffer@stmarklacey.org
Chancel Choir
Our adult mixed choir (high schoolers – adult) meets throughout the school year on Wednesdays in the Sanctuary from 7:15-8:30 p.m. During Lent rehearsals begin after the Wednesday mid-week worship services have ended. We sing regularly on Sundays, usually at the 8:30am service the first two Sundays of each month, at the 11:00am service the third Sunday, and do not sing on the fourth Sunday as PraisRing performs that week. We also offer special music events in Advent and during Holy Week, and sing both services on all festival Sundays. High schoolers through adults are invited to join. You don’t even need to read music! Consider joining us for the rest of the choir season.
PraisRing Bell Choir
This instrumental group for 9th Grade through adult meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the choir room. The PraisRing group plays both hand bells and chimes. We participate in worship on the fourth Sunday of each month during the school year and for special events. It is important that you are able to read music. If you are interested in participating in this group, please contact Kerstin.
Solos and Small Ensembles
There are many in our congregation who may or may not participate in our formal musical groups here at St. Mark but are interested in sharing their vocal and instrumental gifts through solos and small ensembles. All are invited and encouraged to contact our Minister of Music, Kerstin, either now or in the future for scheduling these into our worship services or other events.
