Children & Youth

Joyful Noise

Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:10 PM in the Fireside Room.

The first rehearsal is on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.. Children in Grades 1-5 who love to sing are invited to join this joyous singing ensemble. We will gather each week in a positive environment to learn the words and music to new songs as a group. Children will make new friends as they sing God’s praises together. Joyful Noise will sing worship about once a month from October to May, primarily at the 9 AM service. Contact director Kathleen Johnson or Amy Maakestad for more information and to join.

Children stand on a wooden stage holding palm fronds, singing in a church setting. A person is seated with a musical instrument.
A group of children playing handbells in a church setting, with music stands and a stone wall in the background.

Bells of Praise

Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:10 PM in the Handbell Room.

The first rehearsal is on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Youth in Grades 6 – 12 are invited to join this lively handbell ensemble. Rehearsals are spent developing both handbell and handchime technique while reading music. In addition to forming lasting friendships, important outcomes of belonging to this ensemble are learning the songs of our faith and contributing to worship. Bells of Praise will play in worship about once a month from October to May, primarily at the 9 AM service. Contact director Amy Maakestad for more information and to join.

A group of people, including children holding items, stand inside a building with wooden pews and soft lighting.

Grace Notes

Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 4:50 – 5:30 PM in the Handbell Room.

The first rehearsal is on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Children in Grades 1–5 are invited to join this introductory handbell ensemble. We focus on learning basic hand chime technique, learning music notation, and playing together with others. Children will experience a positive and supportive environment during rehearsals as we learn to make music as an ensemble. Grace Notes will play in worship about once a month from October to May, primarily at the 9 AM service. Contact director Amy Maakestad for more information and to join.

A person conducts children playing handbells in a church setting. Music stands with sheet music are in front of each child.

Children & Youth

Two people smiling in a classroom setting with quilts and supplies around them. They hold envelopes together, engaging in a friendly interaction.

Adults

Two people enthusiastically speak into microphones on a stage against a stone wall backdrop, engaged in a lively presentation or performance.

Music Series

Wooden church organ pipes and structure, featuring a detailed arrangement of metallic and wooden elements. Warm lighting highlights intricate craftsmanship and design.

Organ