At the Chapel, music is a vital part of weekly worship and prepares the congregation’s hearts to receive the Word as it is preached and proclaimed. Our musical worship is a “blended worship” that incorporates choral, instrumental, and modern praise music, as well as traditional hymns.

Special annual musical events include the Christmas concert, Good Friday service, and the Concert Series featuring special musical guests. Minister of Worship, Ted Cornell directs the vibrant and growing Music Ministry.

To learn more about any of these ministries, please contact Karen Thompson, Worship Administrative Assistant, at 757-229-7152, or by e-mail.

Adult Choir

The Adult Choir participates regularly in Sunday morning worship and also ministers through annual Christmas concerts, the Good Friday service, and other special occasions. Men, especially tenors, and first sopranos are needed to balance the choir. The choir will rehearse and participate in Sunday morning services through the first week of June. If you are interested in singing in the choir and have experience with choral music, have singing ability, and can read music, please contact us. Rehearsals: Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m.
Karen Thompson | E-mail | 941-1202.

Praise Team

The Praise Team also participates regularly in Sunday morning worship. Its members contribute contemporary praise songs to our blended musical worship and revive traditional songs of faith in fresh ways. Those who are interested in playing with the praise band or leading singing are invited to make their gifts known by contacting us.
Karen Thompson | E-mail | 941-1202.

Children’s Choir

The Children’s Choir is open to children in Grades 1-6 who have a desire to sing. Please watch the Weekly for details about future rehearsals.
Karen Thompson| E-mail | 941-1202

Chapel Orchestra

Violins, cellos, flutes, and more compose this growing ministry. Members of the Chapel Orchestra offer their gifts on several occasions during the year. For more information, contact June Horner at 564-8789.

Communion Preparation Team

Teams of two to four people prepare communion elements on the Friday morning before each Communion Sunday and for other special occasions. Teams rotate responsibilities and serve three to four times per year.
M.J. Robertson | E-mail | 564-1191

Usher Team

Ushers serve in the Worship Room at Sunday worship services as well as for special events. New ushers are always welcome. At this time we especially need substitute ushers and regular ushers for the 11 a.m. service.
Scott Ellis, 804-557-3224, E-mail or Ron Stulen, 259-7856, E-mail

Floral Guild

The Chapel Floral Guild “beautifies the place of His sanctuary for all worshipers” (Isaiah 60:13b) by placing flowers in the Worship Room throughout the year. At Easter and Christmas, the Floral Guild coordinates the placement of lilies and poinsettias in the Worship Room. Orders for Easter lilies will begin on March 15.

Monthly Lunch Meetings
First Thursday of the month begining Feb. 2, Noon - 2 p.m.
New members are welcome to join at any monthly Floral Guild meeting. For lunch reservations, call Donna Blatner, 229-2917. For information about the Floral Guild, call Beth Villenave, 645-8087.

Historic Garden Week Tour of Williamsburg
Tuesday, April 24
Guests are welcome. Call Beth Villenave at 645-8087 for details no later than April 17.

Order flowers to be placed in the Worship Room to commemorate a special occasion. Cost: $90.