First Congregational Church of Rochester
Open and Affirming local church of the
United Church of Christ
1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester, MI 48307
Phone 248-651-6225
Join us for our in person Sunday service or live on YouTube at 10 a.m.
First Congregational Church of Rochester
Open and Affirming local church of the
United Church of Christ
1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester, MI 48307
Phone 248-651-6225
Join us for our in person Sunday service or live on YouTube at 10 a.m.
MUSIC MINISTRY
AT FCC ROCHESTER
Sanctuary Choir: A vocal music ministry
This group is a committed gathering of adult singers (high school age and older) who join together to study choral music. They sing primarily SATB literature with occasional choices being SSA or TTB. We offer music in worship regularly. Our goal is to rehearse well and create beautiful music. We are committed to offering our gifts, our best effort, and our expressive attributes to worship and praise God. We know that our music making is an avenue to grow our faith and our love and connection to our neighbor.
Director: Martin Mandelbaum
Rehearsal time: Thursday 7:30 - 9, August through June. Rehearsals take place in Sanctuary
CrossWords
CrossWords is our contemporary music group. CrossWords has also extended the church music ministry by performing at other area churches and local functions. Open to all adults with vocal or instrumental proficiency. Please contact the office for additional information.
Director: Abbie Goerg
Rehearsal time: Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary
Alleluia Ringers
An intermediate hand bell choir for adults, the Alleluia Ringers participate in church services once a month, including the Christmas Eve 11 p.m. service. At least some hand bell experience is recommended. Please contact the office for additional information.
Director: Adam Mitchell
Rehearsal time: Wednesday 6:45p.m. – 7:45 p.m., September to June.
Resurrection Brass
This choir is a brass ensemble composed of accomplished or professional musicians with the purpose of enhancing Worship. They play a variety of music and are involved in worship at least once a month. The director, Bruce Young, is a trumpet player and has been with the group since it started in 1989.
Director: Bruce Young
Rehearsal time: Wednesday 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., September to June.
Genisis Ring
A hand bell choir for our young members. Genisis Ring participates in church services.
Directors: Doug Barnes & Don Westphal
Rehearsal time: Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 11:25 a.m., September to June.