New Worship Series
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In this weird season, it feels like everything is in the air. As more folks get their vaccines, we are feeling simultaneously hopeful and afraid of reopening too quickly. We’re looking for some direction, and we aren’t even sure where to look. For these four weeks after Easter, Milwood is looking for God’s guidance, and we’re looking in every direction. Each week, we’ll focus on one direction: Inward, Upward, Forward, and Outward. God is already everywhere, and as we focus on each direction, we’ll learn new ways to connect with our Creator and be inspired by the Spirit. This series isn’t just about Sundays, either. Each week, we’ll learn new prayer practices, and experience daily opportunities to explore this side of our faith. As Milwood and our community head in new directions, we trust God is leading us there.
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Music Ministry
Worship service Sermons and Scriptures are supported by a traditional music ministry including organ, piano, choir, and handbells. Additional instrumental ensembles are a part of festive services during the Liturgical Year.
Chancel Choir
A well-balanced four-part adult choir of twenty singers rehearses and sings in worship from September through May. A variety of anthems are used ranging from classic oratorio choruses to spirituals and Gospel arrangements by contemporary composers. The Chancel Choir benefits from a collaborative choral scholars program involving student singers from the School of Music at Western Michigan University. New singers are welcome without audition. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:15–8:30 p.m.
JuBELLation Handbell Choir
The JuBELLation adult bell choir uses eleven ringers and three octaves each of handbells and tone chimes. The choir rings at least once a month September through May. New members are considered when a vacancy occurs. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:30–7 p.m.
Organ and Piano
Our organ is a hybrid instrument based on the pipework of a two-manual M.P. Möller instrument (Opus 10488) installed in 1968 which was enhanced with analog voices and a three-manual Rodgers Westminster 890 console in 1987. A new Kawai grand piano was added to our sanctuary in 1991. Piano dedication recitals were presented by Ralph Votapek, winner of the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and Dr. Stephen Zegree from the School of Music at Western Michigan University.
Organist
Our organist since 1975 is Carl Doubleday. Our substitute organist and resident pianist is Julie Rickert.
Choir Director
Both the Chancel Choir and JuBELLation are directed by Darlene Sang.
Worship service Sermons and Scriptures are supported by a traditional music ministry including organ, piano, choir, and handbells. Additional instrumental ensembles are a part of festive services during the Liturgical Year.
Chancel Choir
A well-balanced four-part adult choir of twenty singers rehearses and sings in worship from September through May. A variety of anthems are used ranging from classic oratorio choruses to spirituals and Gospel arrangements by contemporary composers. The Chancel Choir benefits from a collaborative choral scholars program involving student singers from the School of Music at Western Michigan University. New singers are welcome without audition. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7:15–8:30 p.m.
JuBELLation Handbell Choir
The JuBELLation adult bell choir uses eleven ringers and three octaves each of handbells and tone chimes. The choir rings at least once a month September through May. New members are considered when a vacancy occurs. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 5:30–7 p.m.
Organ and Piano
Our organ is a hybrid instrument based on the pipework of a two-manual M.P. Möller instrument (Opus 10488) installed in 1968 which was enhanced with analog voices and a three-manual Rodgers Westminster 890 console in 1987. A new Kawai grand piano was added to our sanctuary in 1991. Piano dedication recitals were presented by Ralph Votapek, winner of the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, and Dr. Stephen Zegree from the School of Music at Western Michigan University.
Organist
Our organist since 1975 is Carl Doubleday. Our substitute organist and resident pianist is Julie Rickert.
Choir Director
Both the Chancel Choir and JuBELLation are directed by Darlene Sang.