Country Club Christian Church and Spire Chamber Ensemble present this concert featuring work by composer Reena Esmail, juxtaposing words from seven major religious traditions.
Fall Programming 2021
Get connected this fall through one of these opportunities for worship, study, fellowship or service.
Advent: Home by Another Way
The season of Advent invites us to reimagine what life means as God comes to make a home with us. Click here to learn more about the Advent sermon series, featured music during advent, and to sign up for advent devotions by email.
Dialogue Sermon with Carla Aday and Mary Lou Kegler
In case you missed it, on Sunday, July 26, Rev. Mary Lou Kegler joined Rev. Carla Aday for a unique dialogue sermon on change based on the parable of the two brothers.
Dr. Matthew Thompson Called as Director of Music
The Personnel Committee is pleased to announce the calling of Dr. Matthew Thompson as the church’s new full time Director of Music. Working collaboratively with Dr. Paul Tucker, Dr. Thompson will manage the music ministry and serve as principal organist beginning January 1. Dr. Thompson is an accomplished organist, conductor, …
Brass Christmas Concert – December 17
Bring your fa la la la las and your Ho Ho Hos! Tues., Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Music Series Concerts in May
Kansas City Guitar Society Casual Concerts – Braulio Bosi, May 19, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Combs Chapel. Free and open to the public. The King of Instruments and the Instrument of Kings Concert – Music Ministry presents Chuck Seipp on trumpet and Randall Sheets on organ and piano on Tues., May 21 …
Try Out Pick-Up Choir and Orffestra
Dina Pannabecker Evans, Executive Director of Operations If you were in the sanctuary for the 11:00 a.m. service on Sun., Mar. 10, you heard Steve Bough make an announcement about the next scheduled Pick-Up Choir and Pick-Up Orffestra for Sun., Mar. 31. Steve’s lively announcement started with his informing the …
Amani Choir
Our interfaith and intercultural singing group, formed in partnership with Della Lamb Community Services, resumes weekly rehearsals starting Thurs., June 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kansas City University Alumni Center. Singers of any skill level are invited to join this group. Please email Corey Meyer if you wish to join.
Celebrate the Season of Advent
Mark your calendars and join us in celebrating the Advent season!
So, Whats New?
Dr. Paul Tucker, Co-Director of Music Each year, at this time, I find myself struggling with conflicting thoughts. School is about to begin again, and while I know from past experience that I won’t hate every minute of my teaching job, I never really feel prepared for what is to …
The Chapel Series and The Sanctuary Series
Enjoy these live music events hosted in the Sanctuary and Combs Chapel.
Music Outreach
As we dream of what the church can become, and consider our vision of ministry, Brian Campbell, chair of the music committee, challenged Paul Tucker and me to develop a series of music events outside of the Sunday morning worship services. It was a joy-filled challenge, as we are so pleased to share our beautiful church home with others as we also work to meet the vision of ministry set out by the Board. It is also a goal of ours to bring a variety of music into the sanctuary and the chapel.
Amani Choir Sings in Worship on July 23
We joyfully welcomed the Amani Choir to worship on Sun., July 23. The group sang in all three worship services.
Our Response to Music in Worship
Most experienced musicians know the difference between participating in a worship service and performing on the concert stage. We learn the difference through experience and practice. In fact, even in the concert hall, the most dramatic response to a performance is one of sustained silence following the rendition.
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