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Music

The music program features an all-volunteer Chancel Choir and several choirs for children and youth. The Chancel Choir sings a diverse selection of anthems, emphasizing European and classical music but extending well into contemporary, gospel, spiritual, and non-European Christian works.

The music program’s endowment funds allow for use of paid instrumentalists for extended works
(e.g., Handel’s Messiah Part I), anthems accompanied by organ and instrument, and special programs like the Church’s annual Moravian Lovefeast.

The five children and youth choirs represent a significant expansion of the music program in recent years, consistent with the Church’s increased emphasis on ministry to youth.

 


Children’s Music

The children’s music ministry nurtures musical literacy and familiarity with worship practices so that our children grow to be active participants in worship. Through this ministry, our children develop as singers and musicians, and learn about the heritage of our hymns, the liturgical year, and Christian symbolism.


Youth Choir

The Youth Choir draws its membership from the church’s youth, ranging from grades 6-12. The Youth Choir sings in worship six to eight times per year and occasionally sings with the Chancel Choir. This group learns a diverse selection of songs, from European classical music to gospels and spirituals.


Adult Choir

The Chancel Choir is the principal choir that regularly sings in worship throughout the year. With approximately 20 to 25 adult singers, the Chancel Choir enhances worship at Watts Street by providing introits; anthems; and, on occasion, extended musical pieces drawing from diverse musical traditions.   

Music Ministry News

2023 All Ages Beach Retreat

We’re heading back to Fort Caswell!  The 41st annual WSBC All Ages Beach Retreat is Friday, April 14 – Sunday, April 16, 2023.  Click on this link to ...

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March Forums

The first three Sundays in March, the Adult Education Committee held the following forums during Sunday School: March 5, 12, and 19 in the ...

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“Bless the Lent We Actually Have” Lenten Small Group Opportunity

Lent is an incredible time for spiritual honesty, for reflecting on the truth: “Life is so beautiful. Life is so hard.” Beginning March 2, for five ...

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Sermons

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Recent Publications

  • Bulletin/Weekly -- March 26, 2023
  • Bulletin/Weekly -- March 19, 2023
  • Bulletin/Weekly -- March 12, 2023

  • Compassion In Action -- February 2021
  • Compassion In Action -- December 2020
  • Compassion In Action -- October 2020

  • WattsLine -- December 2020
  • WattsLine -- May 2020
  • WattsLine -- March 2020

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