Ministries
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
Psalm 100
Music is very important to Westminster Presbyterian Church. As John Calvin said “We find by experience that music has a sacred and almost incredible power to move hearts in one way or another during worship.” We have many ways to engage in music ministry at Westminster. These include a Chancel Choir, a Handbell Choir, Praise band, and many more. We are always looking for people who interested in sharing their gift of music. If you are looking for a way sing or play, we will find you a place!
Music Ministry Groups
Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir provides worship music most of the time. Musical selections range from classical and traditional to contemporary. They practice on Wednesday at 7pm and are lead by Robert Davis.
Praise Band
The Praise Band leads the congregation in contemporary music on the first Sunday of each month. They are lead by Victoria Young They often collaborate with the Youth Club Ringers and Singers to make an even more joyful sound.
The Joy Ringers
The Joy Ringers are Westminster’s hand bell choir, and provide worship music about ten times a year as well as several concerts in the community.
They practice on Tuesdays at 7:00pm and are led by Ranan Antonini
They practice on Tuesdays at 7:00pm and are led by Ranan Antonini
Chamber Concert
Westminster Presbyterian plays host to a chamber concert series. Concerts are held 3-4 times a year are include a variety of different musicians and musical styles. Check our events page to see when the next one will take place.
The Cardinal String quartet (pictured on the right) is the string quartet in residence at Westminster Church. They enjoy assisting in worship by playing inspirational and reflective numbers to assist the service. Members of the quartet also participate in the chamber music series on Sunday afternoons
as an outreach effort to the community of Dekalb and Sycamore. Members are Chong Zheng and Tom Cappaert violins, Lynn Vogel, viola and Jan Knudsen, Cello.
The Cardinal String quartet (pictured on the right) is the string quartet in residence at Westminster Church. They enjoy assisting in worship by playing inspirational and reflective numbers to assist the service. Members of the quartet also participate in the chamber music series on Sunday afternoons
as an outreach effort to the community of Dekalb and Sycamore. Members are Chong Zheng and Tom Cappaert violins, Lynn Vogel, viola and Jan Knudsen, Cello.