Christ Chapel Music Ministries

Christ Chapel’s Chancel Choir exists to bring glory to God by worshipping Him and enjoying Him more. Through our songs, practices, and public ministry we seek to promote the Word of God and Biblical principles so that we, and those who hear us, will grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. As His disciples, we strive to serve the Body joyfully, faithfully, and skillfully and are intent upon growing in Him and continually becoming more obedient and devoted to following Jesus.

The Chancel Choir is a warm fellowship of musically interested Christians from many walks of life with a variety of personalities. Each member brings his or her own strengths, weaknesses, and gifts to the group. It is precisely this diversity that defines the uniqueness of our group. As each individual contributes to the unity of sound and purpose, God – through His gift of music – blends the differing elements into an instrument of praise designed to sing skillfully for His glory.

Rehearsals of the Chancel Choir are held on Thursday evenings from 7-9. The choir meets weekly and leads regularly in worship from February through December. Membership in the group is open to all who sense God’s call to use their gift in this ministry and who are able to make the regular, on-going commitment required. That being said, we note that God is infinitely more concerned about one’s level of faithfulness than his or her level of talent. We sing because of God. He deserves our best offerings – offerings that cost us something!

The organ at Christ Chapel was built by the Austin Organ Company of Hartford, CT and originally installed in the Hartford Institute for the Blind. Although the organ was over fifty years old at the time of its acquisition by Christ Chapel, it had been used very little and was in excellent condition.

The organ was redesigned and refurbished and new sets of pipes were added by the Austin Company. It was then removed from their factory and installed in Christ Chapel by the McNeely Organ Company of Waterford, CT. The organ console was completely rebuilt and new wiring installed throughout. Finally, the tonal finishing to suit the acoustic environment of the church was done by Austin.

The organ today is very complete with a modern contemporary sound and is well suited to the varied services of the church for leading in congregational singing, choir accompaniment and for the performance of all types of organ music.

Koinonia Praise & Worship Service
Koinonia provides an intimate worship experience in a corporate setting. Named with the New Testament word that speaks of the close, mutual relationships that occur when people share the Lord in common, this service is Word-driven and seeks to glorify God through the blending of newer worship songs and praise choruses with a fresh, new approach to some of the great hymns of the faith. The service is accompanied by an instrumental ensemble comprised of piano, bass, drums, guitars, and keyboard as well as the occasional inclusion of an orchestral instrument or two.

Second Worship Service
Our second morning worship opportunity incorporates many time-honored elements that have been centerpieces of Christian worship through the ages. The public reading and preaching of God's Word, affirmations of faith through the historic creeds of the church, psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, and anthems of praise or meditation by our Chancel or Children's Choir. The musical portions of this service are primarily accompanied by organ and/or piano.

Child care is provided during both morning services.