Music Ministry

This ministry welcomes those interested in singing in the choir, playing handbells or performing solos. Our community embraces the creation of music as a powerful expression of faith. We invite you to join us.

Weekly Choir and Handbell Practices

Rehearsals are a time for fellowship, honing our musical skills and preparing for worship services and special events.

When: Every Wednesday: Handbell Choir Rehearsal, 5:30-6:30 pm; Choir Rehearsal, 7:00-8:30 pm.

Who Can Join: Open to all ages and experience levels.

Activities Include: Handbell and choir rehearsals, preparation for Sunday worship and special performances.

Special Musical Events and Performances

We host a variety of special musical events throughout the year. These include our beloved Jazz Vespers, where guest musicians provide outstanding music. Night Prayer with Taizé is a short (1/2 hour) offering of prayer in the evening. It is often called Compline and has been described as the ‘goodnight prayer of the Church’. It rounds off the day and prepares us for a quiet night. We invite you to experience these unique events.

Musical Assets

The church has an historic tracker-action 1890 W.K. Adams pipe organ with 2 manuals, 16 stops, and a 27-note flat, non-radiating pedalboard. It was built in Rhode Island, installed in 1985 in the rear balcony and maintained by the Richard Bond Pipe Organ Company. More detail can be found on the Oregon Historical Society website.
A beautiful well-maintained seven-foot Steinway B grand piano, gifted in 2015 by parishioners Janet and Darrell Willliams.
A set of 49 note Malmark Choir Chimes.
A 3-octave set of Petit & Fritsen handbells. These Dutch-style bells have a deep “tower bell” sound, rich in overtones and perfect for liturgical use.
A one-manual, two-stop harpsicord built from a Zukerman kit by parishioner Bill Rawson in 1982.
A small Sohmer grand piano in the Parish Hall and a reed organ from a much earlier time.
An upright piano in a dedicated music room with an extensive choral library. To see a printable pdf with complete information: Musical Assets

Join the Music Ministry

If you love music and want to be part of a welcoming, creative community, our music ministry is the perfect place for you. We encourage vocalists, instrumentalists, and music enthusiasts to get involved. Bring your passion for music and a willingness to contribute to the joy of worship.

For more information about joining the choir, handbell choir, or participating in any of our special events, contact Music Director Jordan Nylander at sl2.musicdir@gmail.com or 360-696-0181 x109.