Join us in the Sanctuary on Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm for a very special (and free) concert.
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, …
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.
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.
Simplicity and Holidays
With all of the comings and goings of the season, I find that my driving time gives me an opportunity to consider those things which are most important. So here – in no particular order – are the ways in which we reflect and unwind at my house: • Candlelight …
New Year’s Day Service
On New Year’s Day, January 1, we will have one worship service, at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Glen Miles preaching “Glory,” John 1: 1-18. No Sunday School classes or child care.
Country Club Singers Concert
10:00 a.m., Dec. 18, Sanctuary. Join us for a festive morning of Christmas music by our own Country Club Singers.
New Horizons in Children/Youth Music
I was talking with a Music Therapy student at KU the other day, and she told me about one of her clients in a nursing home who had difficulty remembering the names of her children, yet could remember all the words to songs like “You Are My Sunshine” and “Beautiful …
Making Joyful Noise
On Sat., Sept. 17, Paul and I were asked to speak at the Elders and Deacons retreat. We discussed music in worship and our vision for the music program. When Paul and I met to coordinate our thoughts, we came up with these points to share: • We wish …