Music at Grace makes community, proclaims the Good News, taps into our God-given creative gifts and enhances the teachings of our faith. We worship in a variety of musical styles and we have fun! If you enjoy making music and would like to participate, contact our Director of Music and Arts Ministries.
Contact
Sings at 10:30 am worship services on Sundays from mid-September through May and occasional extra services. While we encourage weekly participation, seasonal singers are welcome. Some music reading skills are helpful
(HANDBELL CHOIR)
Consists of 15-20 ringers who ring at 9:00 and 10:30 am worship approximately 7 times per year. Experience is not necessary, but music reading skills are helpful.
Includes students in grades 6-12 rehearses on Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:30. We sing in morning worship services six or seven times annually, at AdventFest, Nine Lessons and Carols in December, and Celebration of the Arts in May.
Children’s Music Classes & Choirs
Two faith-based music classes encourage children to explore the world of singing and musical instruments and enjoy God’s gift of music:Joyful Noise (age 3 by September 1 through kindergarten) Rejoice! (grade 1 through grade 5)
Classes meet Wednesdays during the school year from 5:00-5:45 pm Participants sing occasionally during 9 AM worship.
Vocal and instrumental ensembles appear regularly in our 9:00 and 10:30 services allowing a broad group of music makers to participate without a regular rehearsal commitment.
Each year early in May, Grace offers “A Celebration of the Arts” where participants of all ages are welcome to share their God-given gifts in performing and visual arts. During Lent, Grace invites the community to participate in our regional ecumenical choir to sing, learn, and grow. This annual program culminates in a musical meditation, preparing us for Holy Week and Easter joy.
Grace Music CampThis summer, from June 24-27, Grace Lutheran Church is thrilled to offer hearts, hands and voices Worship and Fine Arts Day Camp (9AM-3PM) for children entering grades 2-8 to grow spiritually and musically in a safe and welcoming environment. Click here for more information.
Our staff and volunteer musicians provide occasional faith-based musical performances for nursing homes. Themed programs include sacred and secular music and some hymns that spread joy.
Grace Lutheran Church & Preschool205 South Garner Street, State College, PA 16801 (814) 238-2478