Worship and Music
WORSHIP is the action of God. The pattern for Holy
Communion in Evangelical Lutheran Worship describes what God is doing in
worship in four sentences:
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The Holy Spirit calls us together as the people of God.
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God speaks to us in scripture reading, preaching and song.
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God feeds us with the presence of Jesus Christ.
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God blesses and sends us in mission to the world.
(Adapted from seeds for the parish resource paper for leaders of ELCA
congregations)
MUSIC: The scriptures are filled with instruction to
sing praise to God. Music is a very big part of our worship services. Trinity
is blessed with many talented musicians.
Our beautiful pipe organ, which was rebuilt and dedicated in 2007, is used
extensively to enhance our worship services.
Our Organist and director of the Handbell Choir is Marcia Yernberg. As an
experienced church musician, Marcia has served as an organist, pianist, and
handbell director in churches in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Colorado. Marcia is
committed to her role as “leader of the peoples’ song” because, as she says,
“Music touches our souls as words alone cannot, and we indeed SING OUR FAITH at
every Worship Service.”
Marcia is the staff accompanist at Fort Collins High School and has taught
piano for 30 years. She is a member of the Association of Lutheran Church
Musicians, the American Guild of Organists, and the American Guild of English
Handbell Ringers.
The Chancel Choir is directed by Dr. James McCray. Dr. McCray holds a Ph.D.
from the University of Iowa with a major in Choral Music. He is the author of
two published books with a third currently "In Press" and expected to be
released this year. He has published over 100 original choral compositions and
25 major research articles. He retired from Colorado State University where he
taught 25 years, serving 10 of those as Chairman of the Music, Theatre, and
Dance Department. Next year will be his fifth year as the Director of the
Chancel Choir at Trinity and he has been a church choir director at various
churches for over 30 years.
The Praise Band, led by Greg Schairer, leads our Saturday Night service.
Joining Greg are, David McArthur, Mira Mintcheva, Joshua Schairer, and Zachary
Schairer.
Join us!! If you would like to be part of the Worship and Music
ministry contact the Church Office at 482-1226.