Music
From A Mighty Fortress to All God's Critters, Zion celebrates and continues the strong Lutheran tradition of music being an integral way to commune with God and offer Him praises.
In 1750, Zion installed one of the first pipe organs in the colonies. Zion's first service certainly featured favorite German hymns, perhaps including one written by our first pastor, Justus Faulkner, who is credited with writing several hymns, notably Auf! ihr Christen, Christi Glieder (Rise, Ye Children of Salvation). Today Pastor Summer has contributed several original songs to the Zion repertoire.
Zion is blessed with the amazing gifts of Director of Music Rod Briscoe, Bell Choir leader Karen Jennison, Children’s Choir leader Susanne Struebing, and our many members who make a joyful noise every week. If your soul sings out to the Lord, come join one of our musical groups:
Parish Choir
The Parish choir leads the congregation in the music of the liturgy and offers one or more anthems at all 11:00 worship services and special services during Lent and Christmas.
Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm.
Praise Choir
The Praise Choir brings the sounds of contemporary music to the 8:30 service.
Rehearsal is Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m.
Praise Band
Family Worship rocks to the beat of Zion's Praise Band. The Praise Band also electrifies the sanctuary for special 8:30 services.
The Praise Band rehearses at the Christian Education Building Saturday mornings.
Adult Bell Choir
These joyful ringers enhance Zion’s worship with both traditional and contemporary music.
Rehearsal is Monday evening at 7:00 pm.
Junior Bell Choir
These young musicians not only learn more about using music to worship the Lord, but also provide special music for the congregation to enjoy.
Junior Bell Choir rehearses Monday at 6:00 pm.
Children’s Choir
Providing the children of Zion an opportunity to express their joy of music, the Children’s Choir sings occasionally at 8:30, 11:00, and Family Worship services.
Rehearsals are Sunday mornings immediately after Sunday school.
Hey everybody!
Did you know that Zion was home to one of the first pipe organs in the Colonies?
It was brought from Germany in 1750.
The current organ is much newer - it was bought in 1865 for $1000.